V.O.G 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Van De Slachten Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Van De Slachten Jr
vs
Gordon

190 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Van De Slachten Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gordon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van De Slachten Jr!
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon prevents Van De Slachten Jr from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Slachten Jr tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back!

Gordon looking for the choke from the back.
Gordon controlling from the back.
Gordon punches Van De Slachten Jr on the ear.

Gordon tightening his grip on Van De Slachten Jr, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Van De Slachten Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon avoiding Van De Slachten Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Gordon controls the action.
Van De Slachten Jr is trying to remain composed but Gordon is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Gordon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gordon controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon cracks Van De Slachten Jr with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Van De Slachten Jr from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

It looks like Daniel Van De Slachten Jr has been cut.
Gordon controls the action.
Van De Slachten Jr tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
Van De Slachten Jr is breathing heavily.
Gordon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van De Slachten Jr doesn't escape.

Gordon is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Van De Slachten Jr is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Gordon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Ciunchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zhenya Ciunchik was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dover
vs
Ciunchik

225 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhenya Ciunchik!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciunchik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ciunchik backs up against the cage.

It looks like Zhenya Ciunchik has been cut.

Dover drives through and clinches with Ciunchik against the cage.

Dover breaks the clinch.
Dover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dover has closed the distance and engaged Ciunchik in a clinch.
Ciunchik missing with knees to the body.
Ciunchik trying to land knees to the body.

Dover breaks from the clinch.
Dover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ciunchik back to the cage. Dover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciunchik shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Ciunchik.
Ciunchik has a takedown stuffed.
Ciunchik looks gassed!
Ciunchik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.
Dover throws a nice looking combination but Ciunchik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciunchik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ciunchik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Dover as he connects with a hook.

Ciunchik is rocked!

That has opened up Zhenya Ciunchik's cut even more.
Ciunchik switches off momentarily and Dover cracks him with a monster right hand! Ciunchik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dover dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Dover!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Samoltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Samoltsev

188 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miroslav Samoltsev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samoltsev gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Samoltsev wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Samoltsev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Samoltsev wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

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

Samoltsev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is pushing Samoltsev's head away, looking to escape. Samoltsev manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Samoltsev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samoltsev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samoltsev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is looking to control Samoltsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Samoltsev is controlling well.
Samoltsev is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Samoltsev distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Samoltsev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Samoltsev, into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Samoltsev is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samoltsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samoltsev keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Samoltsev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Samoltsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samoltsev throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samoltsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samoltsev looks gassed!
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoltsev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.

Samoltsev drags the fight down to the ground.
Samoltsev has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Samoltsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samoltsev's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Samoltsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samoltsev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!

Silva darts in and clinches Samoltsev up against the cage.
Samoltsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Silva successfully pulls guard.

Samoltsev stands up from Silva's guard - Samoltsev perhaps looking for a knockout.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Samoltsev has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Samoltsev is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samoltsev is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Samoltsev wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Samoltsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Samoltsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samoltsev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Samoltsev, into his guard.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Samoltsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Samoltsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Samoltsev throwing strikes but Silva bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Samoltsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samoltsev defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Samoltsev from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Samoltsev tries to pass.
Samoltsev preventing the sweep.
Samoltsev wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samoltsev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Samoltsev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samoltsev's guard! Nice work there by Silva!

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Samoltsev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Samoltsev in his guard.
Samoltsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Samoltsev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samoltsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samoltsev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samoltsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samoltsev wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Samoltsev looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samoltsev is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.

Samoltsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva tries to stand but Samoltsev is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miroslav Samoltsev.
I think Samoltsev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Samoltsev!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vins Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo comes to the cage accompanied by Parapapapa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rigogo
vs
Vega

193 cm
28
287 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vins Vega!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigogo cracks a nice hook into Vega's ribs.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Rigogo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vega's guard.
Vega has momentary wrist control but Rigogo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rigogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Rigogo 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.
Rigogo connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vega can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigogo working over Vega with some ground and pound. Vega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigogo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vega looks gassed!
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rigogo.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vazren Rigogo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gouli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lexin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouli comes to the cage accompanied by Lalalala. Rick Lexin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gouli
vs
Lexin

178 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Gilop®

No Joke Drugs

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Gouli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lexin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gouli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lexin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexin distracts Gouli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lexin lands a couple of digs.
Lexin is looking to work some ground and pound but Gouli has wrist control.

Gouli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lexin defends it easily.
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!

Gouli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lexin defends it easily.

Gouli working for a triangle but Lexin defends it easily.
Gouli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lexin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gouli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lexin has managed to get both his arms back between Gouli's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gouli has his foot on Lexin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lexin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lexin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gouli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lexin manages to get himself to full guard.
Gouli could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lexin has momentary wrist control but Gouli slips an elbow through the middle.
Gouli works over Lexin with some ground and pound from guard.
Gouli won't allow Lexin to get back to his feet.
Gouli distracts Lexin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gouli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lexin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gouli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gouli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lexin pulls his head out easily.

Gouli looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouli manages to get to full guard.

Gouli has an active guard here but Lexin has managed to pass into half guard.

Lexin seems to be looking for submissions.

Lexin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gouli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gouli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gouli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lexin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lexin is sitting in close to Gouli's body. Gouli has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lexin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lexin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gouli.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Gouli!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Sux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huerto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sux
vs
Rodriguez

190 cm
27
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phoenix Sux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huerto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sux.
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sux throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Sux only half commits.
Sux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sux throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Huerto Rodriguez has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix Sux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Sux moves out of range.
Sux connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sux fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sux tries to clinch up

and Rodriguez counters with a head kick that drops Sux to the mat! Sux scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a lazy head kick

and Sux counters with a head kick that drops Rodriguez - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
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!
Sux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sux unloads with some shots from mount but Rodriguez bucks and avoids them well.

Sux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Sux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Sux keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sux is working to tighten is grip on Rodriguez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rodriguez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sux is really squeezing tight and eventually Rodriguez passes out! Sux breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phoenix Sux!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triya Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken OBrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triya Again looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Again
vs
OBrian

186 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triya Again!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken OBrian!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Again misses with a body kick.
Again connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Again - that will leave a mark!
Again misses with a body kick.
OBrian shoots for a takedown but Again saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Again throws a body kick that misses.
Again scores with a nice body kick.
OBrian looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Again finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Again.
Again lands a front kick.
Again lands a brutal head kick. OBrian looks out on his feet and Again throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Triya Again!
Triya Again retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

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

Quick
vs
Bbb

200 cm
19
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Quick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaa Bbb!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick misses with a double jab.
Quick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Quick tries to sprawl but Bbb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bbb seems content to control.
Quick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quick tries to kick Bbb off in order to stand up. Bbb Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Bbb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bbb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quick keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bbb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quick wants to get back to his feet.
Quick tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bbb on the ground.
Even with his hooks in, Bbb manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bbb is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Quick has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bbb has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Quick taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bbb doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaa Bbb!
Aaa Bbb is the new heavyweight champion!