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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

S
vs
Van Der Meyde

180 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

165 cm
24
161 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meyde misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Meyde throws a series of punches but S avoids them all with ease.
Andy Van Der Meyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Der Meyde throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Meyde misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Der Meyde 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 S has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from S and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
S moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Meyde pushes him off.
S steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from S.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde misses with the combination.
S lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Der Meyde just misses with a punch to the body.
S pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Meyde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by S.
S explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S dodges the punch combination from Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Der Meyde misses the jab.
S works Van Der Meyde's body with a nice hook.
S walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Der Meyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde takes a jab right on the kisser.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
S avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Meyde throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Der Meyde misses with a combination
and S counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S throws a head kick that misses.
S throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Meyde's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Der Meyde throws a series of punches but S avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Meyde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Van Der Meyde as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S 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.

S connects with a nice looking jab.
S tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Meyde throws a left and a right that both miss
and S connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
S throws a push kick but Van Der Meyde slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from S.
Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab
and S counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde tries to bum rush S with a series of wild strikes but S uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Meyde counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab
and S counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Der Meyde thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Van Der Meyde gets tackled into the cage by S. S maintains the clinch.
Van Der Meyde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Van Der Meyde.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde being controlled against the cage.
S looking to slow down the pace here.
S tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Meyde avoids the damage to the body.
S keeps control of Van Der Meyde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Der Meyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
S prevents Van Der Meyde from breaking the clinch.
Van Der Meyde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Meyde wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Meyde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Der Meyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S has Van Der Meyde pushed against the cage.

Van Der Meyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
S avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Meyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Meyde falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S dominated that second round.
That's time! S's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van Der Meyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Van Der Meyde.
S swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

S instigates a clinch.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S is struggling to control the position.
S is looking to control Van Der Meyde's arms but Van Der Meyde gets an underhook and turns him. Now S has his back to the cage.
Van Der Meyde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Van Der Meyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination but S avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but S paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Meyde scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Meyde blocks a head kick by S.
Van Der Meyde tries to bum rush S with a series of wild strikes but S uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S throws a hook but Van Der Meyde avoids it easily.
S scores with a head kick.
Romano S is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Van Der Meyde 's knee.
Van Der Meyde checks the leg kick nicely there.
S fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Der Meyde in the body.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Meyde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Der Meyde moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from S.
Andy Van Der Meyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
S just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Meyde wants to clinch but S slips to the side
and S counters with a solid body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Der Meyde in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Der Meyde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Meyde scores with a three punch combo!
Van Der Meyde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but S moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romano S.
Well S 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano S!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes to the cage accompanied by Fo' Eva Blunted. Collins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloc Party - The Prayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saki
vs
Collins

200 cm
26
282 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

211 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Balco Boys Battle Gear

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saki lands a lovely overhand right.
Saki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saki defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Saki tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Saki with that takedown attempt.
Collins tries to clinch but Saki moves out of range.

Collins tries to keep at a distance but Saki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins lands with a right to the head.
Collins looking to throw knees to the head but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collins tries a body shot but Saki blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins tries to land knees in the clinch but Saki avoids the damage to the body.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saki.
Collins tries a body shot but Saki blocks it.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Saki.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Saki breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins throws a leg kick

and Saki counters with a takedown into side control.
Saki trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins stops Saki from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Saki tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki taking a breather here.
Saki'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.
Saki looking to control but instead Collins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saki is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Saki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins thows a leg kick but Saki checks it
and Saki counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Saki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Roberto Saki is winning the standup battle so far.
Saki lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
Saki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Saki. Saki gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Saki moved out of range.
Collins throws a leg kick but Saki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses

and Saki counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that.
Saki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saki looking to pass the guard.

Saki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki slips nicely into half guard.
Saki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Saki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Collins tries to hold on but Saki pushes him away.
Collins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saki is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saki.
Saki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saki wants to take Collins's back but he can't do it this time.
Saki moves to the back position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Saki tightening his grip on Collins, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Saki dominated that second round.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Saki dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Saki's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saki's guard.
Saki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saki striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki trying to control here.
Saki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saki is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Collins.
Roberto Saki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
Saki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins lands a big elbow.

Saki is rocked!
Collins postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Saki in real trouble here! The ref calls for Saki to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Collins!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt has chosen State of the Union by Rise Against as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weathers
vs
Galt

190 cm
23
221 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

192 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

ParalLAX

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Galt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt wants to land a leg kick but Weathers is out of range.
Weathers takes a swing at Galt's ribcage but misses.

Weathers rushes Galt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Galt scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Weathers breaks the clinch.
Galt dodges the punch combination from Weathers.

Weathers instigates a clinch.
Weathers tries to work over Galt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt tries to land knees in the clinch but Weathers avoids the damage to the body.
Galt stalls.
Galt struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
Weathers letting Galt take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Galt obliges.
Galt misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Galt.
Weathers has a couple of punches blocked by Galt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Galt on the inside.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
Weathers blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt trying to stall but Weathers improves his position.
Galt with a knee to the head.
Galt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weathers blocks it with crossed arms.
Weathers takes an elbow to the temple.
Weathers is trying to break the clinch but Galt has him pressed against the cage.
Galt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galt with a knee to the head.

It looks like Carl Weathers has been cut.
Weathers tries to break free but Galt pushes him back against the cage.
Galt slows down the pace here.
Galt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Weathers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weathers is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weathers avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Galt tries to stall but Weathers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weathers is trying to maintain a safe position but Galt gets an underhook and turns Weathers into the cage.
Weathers avoids a wild elbow strike from Galt.
Galt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Galt scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Galt on the inside.
Galt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weatherss head.
Galt swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galt is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weathers stalling.
Galt lands a right hand.

Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galt is looking to chop away at Weathers's legs.
Weathers throws a series of punches but Galt avoids them all with ease.
Galt staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Weathers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Galt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Weathers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Weathers misses with a kick to the body.
Galt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galt delivers a nice body kick.
Galt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galt moves forwards but Weathers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers jabs Galt right on the nose. Galt blinks but takes it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galt blocks a body shot from Weathers.
Galt stalling in the clinch.
Galt lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Galt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Galt.
Galt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weathers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Galt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Galt lands an elbow that stopped Weathers in his tracks for a moment.
Galt lands a good knee to the midsection. Weathers won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Galt.
Galt lands a shoulder strike.
Galt tries a knee to the head but Weathers blocks it.
Galt effectively controlling the action here.
Galt lands a good knee to the midsection. Weathers won't want to take too many of those.
Galt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Galt.
Galt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galt landing knees to the head.
Galt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Weathers is rocked!
Galt lands with a right to the head.
Oh Weathers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Galt.
Galt lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt lands a right hand.
Galt lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Galt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Galt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Galt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weathers.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galt as Weathers tries to tie him up.
Galt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weatherss head.
Galt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Galt lands an elbow inside.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Galt creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Weathers! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Galt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Galt!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is lukenback texas. 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!

Man
vs
Pound

180 cm
27
197 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
24
197 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tha Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound lands a jab.
Pound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pound thows a body shot but no joy.
Pound misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Pound tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pound defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Pound jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pound scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Pound misses.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Pound.
Pound throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Pound avoids the head kick by Man.
Man scores with a jab. Pound acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Pound's torso.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Pound avoids it.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Pound misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pound. Pound obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Man clinches.
Pound looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pound lands a left hand.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Pound breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a head kick but Pound moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pound wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
No joy there for Pound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pound misses the jab.
Man lands a high kick!
Pound throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pound.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Pound takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Pound tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pound tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man feints and then cracks Pound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pound down.
Pound on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Pound is rocked!
Pound wants to clinch.
Pound is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pound seems to have recovered his senses.
Pound takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pound looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pound misses with a straight left.
Pound moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Pound's leg but Pound calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pound checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pound ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Pound takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.

Man lands a big right hand that sends Pound crashing to the mat! Man stays standing though and waves Pound back to his feet!
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pound.
Man looks to land a body kick but Pound moved away.
Ground Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pound pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Pound settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pound tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
Pound will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Man darts in and clinches Pound up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Pound both land. Nice combination.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pound has time to react.
Pound avoids the head kick by Man.
Pound walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Pound misses.
Man misses with a straight left.
Pound throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Pound misses with a body shot.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pound is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pound thows a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Pound is out of range.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pound rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pound wants to stall.

Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pound thows a body shot but no joy.
Pound attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pound bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick but Pound moves out of range.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.
Man tests Pound's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pound lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pound throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pound doesn't seem bothered though.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man cracks the inside of Pound's front leg.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man misses with a head kick.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Pound off the cage and back into rage.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound avoids the head kick by Man.
Pound doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Man.
Pound blocks a head kick by Man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound misses with a looping left.
Man moves away from the strike by Pound.
Man looks for the body kick but Pound saw that one coming.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pound gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tha Man!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehoff has chosen Choke Sermon by Lamb of God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Wise
vs
Mehoff

180 cm
22
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
167 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

MFS Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $50 *SALE*

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wise. Mehoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wise scores with a hook.

It looks like Jack Mehoff has been cut.
Mehoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Mehoff is rocked!
Wise lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mehoff up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wise from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mehoff's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Wise!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johanson's entrance music is Ain't No Grave- Johnny Cash. A fine choice. Beck has chosen Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob as his entrance music. Virgil Beck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johanson
vs
Beck

185 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

White Gorilla Nutrition
White Gorilla Nutrition

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeorge Johanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Beck!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beck is defended easily by Johanson.
Johanson misses with a head kick.
Johanson connects with a looping right hand.
Beck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Becks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beck avoids the head kick by Johanson.
Johanson moves out of range as Beck throws a body kick.
Donk. Johanson catches Beck right on the button with a cross.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johanson is out of range and Beck settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johanson. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johanson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Beck misses.
Johanson connects with a single shot there.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch but Johanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beck fails with the takedown.
Jeorge Johanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Beck.
Johanson misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Johanson.
Johanson fails to land the takedown.
Johanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beck.
Johanson throws a head kick that Beck semi-blocks.
Johanson misses with a looping right.
Johanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Johanson misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson leaves Beck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johanson misses with a hook. Beck ducked under it nicely.
Johanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Johanson.

Beck moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johanson tries to throw a body punch but Beck avoids it by throwing Johanson back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beck tries to break the clinch but Johanson is controlling the position.
Beck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johanson is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Johanson - that landed with a thud.
Johanson tries to throw a body punch but Beck avoids it by throwing Johanson back against the cage.
Beck lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johanson lands with a right to the head.
Beck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johanson is pressed up against the cage. Beck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johanson down to the mat. Johanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beck walks into a stiff left hand from Johanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Johanson as Beck shoots in.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beck misses with a body shot.
Johanson lands an overhand right.
Beck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beck throws a push kick but Johanson slaps the foot to one side.
Beck misses with a double jab.
Jeorge Johanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johanson misses with a body shot.
Johanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.
Johanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beck on the side of the head.
Beck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Beck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johanson lands a lovely overhand right.

Johanson moves into range and clinches up with Beck.
Beck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beck is trying to drag Johanson to the mat but Johanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johanson gets through Beck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Johanson is controlling the position.
Johanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beck.
Beck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johanson lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Beck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johanson lands a shoulder strike.
Johanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beck working hard to break the clinch.
Beck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeorge Johanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Beck.
Johanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johanson misses with a punch to the body.
Beck misses with an elbow over the top.
Beck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beck is trying to maintain a safe position but Johanson gets an underhook and turns Beck into the cage.
Beck has a couple of punches blocked by Johanson.
Beck can't get the takedown.
Beck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beck blocks an uppercut.
Beck prevents a body shot from Johanson.
Johanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Becks head.
Beck tries a body shot but Johanson blocks it.
Johanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johanson looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beck.
A head punch on the inside from Johanson fails to land.
Beck blocks a body shot from Johanson.
Beck looking to stall.

Beck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johanson is trying to keep an underhook but Beck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Beck wants to take a breather but Johanson is having none of it.
Johanson trying to hold on to Beck's head to control him but Beck postures up.
Johanson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Beck jumps into side control!
Beck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johanson is avoiding damage well.
Beck misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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!
An elbow from Beck crashes against the mat.
Beck is trying to ground and pound but Johanson uses the momentary lack of control by Beck to regain half guard.
Beck trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeorge Johanson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A left lands for Johanson.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
Beck wants to clinch up but Johanson keeps it at a distance.
Johanson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johanson. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Beck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johanson presses Beck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johanson prevents it.
Beck blocks a body shot from Johanson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johanson.
A short right from Beck on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johanson.
Johanson digs a right hand into Beck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beck's gas tank.
Beck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johanson pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Johanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeorge Johanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johanson.

Johanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Beck tries to reverse the position but Johanson maintains control.
Beck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beck is squirming around, avoiding Johanson's attempts to control the action.
Beck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virgil Beck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck tries to lock up and control but Johanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beck tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck is desperately trying to improve his position but Johanson has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge Johanson!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Patched (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Patched
vs
Carter

195 cm
24
276 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
264 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patched!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patched fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patched moves away.

Patched clinches up against the cage.
Patched lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Patched is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Carter.

It looks like Cabbage Patched has been cut.
Carter landing knees to the body.
Patched is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Patched fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Patched being controlled against the cage.
Carter lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter gets through Patched's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patched on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter prevents a body shot from Patched.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter has Patched pushed against the cage.
Patched throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Patched tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cabbage Patched. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patched avoids it.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patched is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Patched takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Carter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter stalling.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Cabbage Patched's cut is getting worse.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carter lands a knee to the body.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patched's defenses.
Carter connects with a knee to the head.

Cabbage Patched's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jeez, Cabbage Patched's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Patched takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Llewelyn Carter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu has chosen Nelly - Heart of a Champion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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!

Muna
vs
Makungu

176 cm
25
162 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

174 cm
29
156 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muna cracks the inside of Makungu's front leg.
Makungu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muna!
Makungu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muna finds it's way round the side to connect with Makungu's head.
Muna just misses with a punch to the body.
Muna moves away from the strike by Makungu.
Muna misses with a wild body shot.
Muna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
Muna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu throws a big shot that misses.

Muna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Makungu napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muna staying calm.
Makungu is looking to regain half guard here but Muna keeps moving and retains side control.

Muna is trying to get an arm triangle but Makungu is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makungu is trying to escape the position but Muna is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Makungu actively working from the bottom here.

Makungu is defending against the submission attempts here by Muna.
Muna is taking a breather. Makungu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Muna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna is trying to control. Makungu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Makungu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muna pulls his head out easily.
Muna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Arto Muna has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Muna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Muna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Makungu to counter with a crisp jab.
Makungu lands a jab.
Muna scores with a punch to the head.
Muna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makungu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muna moves out of range as Makungu strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arto Muna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu'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.

Makungu looks to score with a jab to the body but Muna is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Muna.
Muna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muna scores with a hook to the body. Makungu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Muna coming out on top.
Muna keeps the fight on the outside.
Muna thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Makungu misses.
Makungu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muna lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muna thumps Makungu with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makungu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makungu's best efforts.
Makungu is looking to advance position but Muna won't allow it.
Muna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makungu postures up in Muna's guard and throws a big left but Muna blocks it.
Makungu looking to pass the guard.
Makungu is looking to work some ground and pound but Muna has wrist control.
Muna is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Muna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muna has control of Makungu's left arm, preventing Makungu from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arto Muna just wasn't active enough.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu misses with a lunging right hand
and Muna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Muna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makungu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muna is in Makungu's guard.
Muna trying to control but Makungu is working from the bottom.

Makungu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muna passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to get back to half guard.
Muna controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muna tries for a kimura but Makungu is defending well.
Makungu is not content to let Muna control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arto Muna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Makungu throws an off balance right hand
and Muna counters with a body kick that stops Makungu in his tracks momentarily.
Makungu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muna.
Makungu throws the left hand but Muna avoids the punch easily.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Makungu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makungu working away.
Muna regains half guard.
Muna is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to control. Muna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makungu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muna is controlling Makungu's trapped leg to prevent Makungu from advancing to side control.
Makungu winds up and cracks Muna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Makungu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makungu.
Muna wants to control but Makungu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makungu.
Makungu wants to take a breather but Muna is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makungu drops an elbow to the side of Muna's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makungu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muna defending well though.
Makungu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makungu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muna defending well though.
Arto Muna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makungu with the ground and pound but Muna uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Makungu connects with a couple of short punches.
Makungu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muna wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makungu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makungu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahdi Makungu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu lands a couple of elbows.
Makungu preventing the sweep.
Muna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makungu trying to control but Muna is working from the bottom.

Muna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makungu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makungu throws a strike but Muna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muna trying to control but Makungu is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makungu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Makungu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Makungu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muna passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muna trying to control the action but Makungu is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Makungu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muna 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Muna!