XFA 25 <Police Academy> PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruka Noga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruka Noga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Weston
vs
Noga

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruka Noga!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noga throws an elbow but misses.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.

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

Weston tries to keep at a distance but Noga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Weston shrugs off.

It looks like Dakota Weston has been cut.

Weston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Weston rushes Noga and presses him up against the cage.
Noga pushes off an throws an elbow but Weston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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

Weston has taken the fight to the clinch.

Weston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Noga closes the distance and pushes Weston back into the cage.

Weston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Noga clinches.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Weston decides to pull guard.
Weston has momentary wrist control but Noga slips an elbow through the middle.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noga trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noga throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Weston throws a big shot that misses.

Noga moves into the clinch.
Weston has had enough of the clinch but Noga keeps him there for the moment.

Weston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Noga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weston misses with a hook
and Noga counters with a body kick that stops Weston in his tracks momentarily.
Weston is breathing heavily.
Weston misses with a double jab.
Ruka Noga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Noga clinches with his opponent.
Weston avoids the elbow strike from Noga, against the cage.
Weston blocks the elbow strike.
Weston wants to get back to striking at distance but Noga won't allow it.
Weston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noga trying to control the position but instead, Weston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noga into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noga misses with a knee to the head.
Weston avoids the elbow strike from Noga, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Weston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weston wants to stall.
Weston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weston's brow.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noga looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noga misses with a knee strike.
Noga is looking to control Weston's arms but Weston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Noga has his back to the cage.
Noga throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Weston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Noga from controlling successfully.
Noga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noga trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston wants to sweep here but Noga controlling him for the moment.
Weston keeping full guard, as Noga tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruka Noga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Weston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Noga has Weston up against the cage in a clinch.
Weston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Weston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Weston clinches up with Noga and pushes him back against the cage.
Noga misses with an elbow over the top.
Noga missing with knees to the body.

Weston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Noga moves into the clinch.
Weston blocks the elbow strike.

Weston breaks the clinch.

Noga moves into the clinch.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga misses with an elbow over the top.
Weston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weston working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston avoids a wild elbow strike from Noga.
Noga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Weston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noga stopping the sweep attempt from Weston.
Noga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Noga from controlling successfully.
Noga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Noga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogais looking to pass into half guard but Weston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weston is in guard.
Noga wants to stand and escape but Weston is having none of it.

Noga uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Noga clinches up with Weston and pushes him back against the cage.

Weston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noga slips a jab from Weston.

Noga clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Weston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Noga takes the fight into the clinch.
Noga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weston is defending well for now.

Weston jumps guard and drags Noga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Noga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noga trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noga throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Noga prevents Weston from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noga throws a big right hand that misses.
Noga trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noga.
Noga wants to stand but Weston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Noga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruka Noga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dakota Weston's cut.
That's time! Weston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Noga rushes Weston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weston.
Noga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weston wants to break free but Noga has control.
Noga misses with an elbow over the top.
Noga gets underhooks to prevent Weston's takedown attempt.
Weston avoids a wild elbow strike from Noga.
Noga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weston avoids it.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Weston shrugs off.

Weston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Noga closes the distance and pushes Weston back into the cage.
Weston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weston is defending well for now.
Weston wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noga throws an elbow but it misses.
Weston blocks an elbow strike.
Noga lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston struggles to land a body shot inside as Noga controls his hands.
Noga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weston avoids it.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.
Noga landing knees to the body.
Noga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weston is defending well for now.
Noga tries to land knees in the clinch but Weston avoids the damage to the body.
Noga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Weston's defenses.
Noga missing with knees to the body.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noga slows down the pace here.
Noga prevents Weston from breaking the clinch.
Noga tries to land knees in the clinch but Weston avoids the damage to the body.
Weston blocks an elbow strike.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston working hard to break the clinch.
Weston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noga taking a breather.

Weston pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noga wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Noga postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Noga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noga stands up over Weston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Noga from controlling successfully.
Noga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruka Noga has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga lands a couple of elbows.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noga with a nice head shot there.
Noga is in close to Weston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noga.
Noga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Noga looking to pass the guard.
Weston can't keep his opponent in guard - Noga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruka Noga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noga.
Noga wants to stand up but Weston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noga is keen to just control but Weston is a slippery customer.
Noga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruka Noga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruka Noga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between La Pesadilla Romana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toa Kiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, the troper. Kiuga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. La Pesadilla Romana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pesadilla Romana
vs
Kiuga

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, La Pesadilla Romana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toa Kiuga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romana rushes Kiuga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romana tries to stall but Kiuga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiuga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiuga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiuga is trying to break the clinch but Romana is controlling him.
Romana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiuga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiuga's efforts to push away.

Kiuga breaks from the clinch.
Romana moves to clinch but Kiuga breaks away
and Romana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like La Pesadilla Romana has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiuga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romana throws a series of punches but Kiuga avoids them all with ease.
Kiuga tries to land a leg kick but Romana saw it coming and moves away.
Kiuga throws a nice looking combination but Romana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiuga misses with a body shot.
Toa Kiuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiuga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiuga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romana circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiuga just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiuga misses with the combination.
Romana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiuga to score with a decent uppercut.
Romana get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Romana stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kiuga runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toa Kiuga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleo Ekewaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleo Ekewaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wizard
vs
Ekewaka

186 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaleo Ekewaka !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekewaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wizard.
Wizard tries for a takedown but Ekewaka circles away easily
and Ekewaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekewaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wizard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ekewaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wizard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ekewaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ekewaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ekewaka is looking to advance position but Wizard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ekewaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ekewaka is squirming around, avoiding Wizard's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard prevents Ekewaka from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Ekewaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekewaka regains half guard.
Ekewaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekewaka gets full guard.
Wizard wants to pass the guard but Ekewaka is keeping the position.
Ekewaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wizard wants to pass the guard but Ekewaka is keeping the position.
Ekewaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekewaka , not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ekewaka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wizard has his hands clasped together but Ekewaka extends an breaks Wizard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ekewaka .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleo Ekewaka !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lotito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Kamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamy's choice of entrance music: sure thing. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lotito
vs
Kamy

185 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

172 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Lotito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Kamy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamy.
Lotito looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Kamy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lotito sprawls well initially but Kamy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lotito is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamy is keen to just control but Lotito is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Kamy.
Kamy throws a strike but Lotito avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Kamy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lotito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lotito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lotito!
Kamy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lotito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lotito goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kamy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lotito's guard! Nice work there by Kamy!
Kamy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamy lands a couple of elbows.
Kamy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lotito keeping moving, preventing Kamy from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamy postures up in Lotito's guard and throws a big left but Lotito blocks it.
Kamy is working Lotito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lotito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lotito defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kamy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lotito has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lotito is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamy.
Nice strikes from Kamy there.
Kamy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamy uses his free foot to push down on Lotito's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lotito.
Kamy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lotito hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lotito is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kamy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lotito is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Kamy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Novacane as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Page
vs
Jackson

194 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Page moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Rampage Jackson has been cut.

Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Page slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.

Jackson is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Page jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Page!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade's entrance music is Orgasmatron. A fine choice. McKenzie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flower Of Scotland. Roberto Andrade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Andrade
vs
McKenzie

180 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
McKenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrade's waist but Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenzie off to one side.
McKenzie swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenzie.
Andrade cracks McKenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberto Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade takes a swing at McKenzie's ribcage but misses.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrade counters with a left and a right that stings McKenzie.
McKenzie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
McKenzie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKenzie circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps McKenzie's head back.

Andrade darts in and clinches McKenzie up against the cage.

Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Andrade stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenzie. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenzie.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Andrade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrade.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as McKenzie shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a head kick. McKenzie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roberto Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andrade!
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKenzie.
McKenzie takes one on the button.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but McKenzie pushes him off.
Andrade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andrade is breathing heavily.
McKenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrade's waist but Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenzie off to one side.
Andrade is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.

McKenzie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on McKenzie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andrade is looking for a sweep.
Andrade takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andrade tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Andrade tries to improve position but can't.
McKenzie cracks Andrade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andrade can't do much from the bottom here.
McKenzie looks up at the clock and then as Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McKenzie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKenzie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McKenzie scores with punches from side control.
McKenzie trying to control the action but Andrade is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McKenzie working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McKenzie shoots for a takedown but Andrade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
Andrade lands a nice hook to McKenzie's body. McKenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKenzie shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
McKenzie fails to land the takedown.
Roberto Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
Andrade works over McKenzie's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Andrade.
McKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
McKenzie avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenzie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie shoots for a takedown but Andrade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Andrade moves into range and clinches up with McKenzie.
The referee calls for Andrade to work.

Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a head kick. That will keep McKenzie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roberto Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrade clobbers McKenzie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade looks to land a combination but McKenzie avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as McKenzie shoots in.
McKenzie walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie misses the jab.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenzie's head.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie avoids them all with ease.

McKenzie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McKenzie is in Andrade's guard.
McKenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKenzie distracts Andrade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrade working a defensive guard here.
McKenzie trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrade is keeping the position for now.
Andrade is trying to control the position but McKenzie postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Andrade wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Andrade thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but McKenzie slips the punch.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
Roberto Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrade avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Andrade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenzie is defended easily by Andrade.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrade pinned against the cage. Andrade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.

Andrade gets a clinch.
McKenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrade smiles and moves away.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
Andrade slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Andrade.
McKenzie shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
No luck for McKenzie with that takedown attempt.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
McKenzie throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
McKenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrade tries to clinch but McKenzie is having none of it.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrade wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. McKenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McKenzie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Rob McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie avoids them all with ease.
McKenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a series of punches but McKenzie avoids them all with ease.

McKenzie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrade is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKenzie chips away with some ground and pound.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrade, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Andrade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devil Driver-"Clouds over Califorina". Erik Koch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dudzinski
vs
Koch

176 cm
22
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
27
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Dudzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Koch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudzinski throws a right hand that Koch ducks under and follows up with a left that Koch also avoids with ease.
Dudzinski tries to clinch but Koch moves away
and Koch counters with a body kick.
Dudzinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koch misses with a wild body shot.
Koch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dudzinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Dudzinski. Beautiful body shot.

Dudzinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dudzinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koch can't escape the position.

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

Dudzinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch is looking to regain half guard here but Dudzinski keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudzinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koch is looking to control Dudzinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koch avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koch wants to get back to full guard.
Koch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudzinski is working away from the top position though.
Koch is staying active underneath Dudzinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dudzinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dudzinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koch keeps working.
Koch gets full guard.
Dudzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koch looking to control.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Dudzinski has control of Koch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koch wants to hold on but Dudzinski pushes him away.

Dudzinski wants to finish this one by submission but Koch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dudzinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dudzinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Koch is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Koch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dudzinski trying to control but Koch is having none of it.
Koch tries to hold on but Dudzinski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koch is wriggling around trying to escape.

Dudzinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Koch frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dudzinski misses with the combination.
Koch tries to land a leg kick but Dudzinski saw it coming and moves away.
Dudzinski scores with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dudzinski scores with a four punch combination!
Dudzinski blocks a head kick by Koch.
Dudzinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Koch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudzinski swivels and escapes.

Koch scores a takedown into full mount!
Dudzinski is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudzinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koch.
Dudzinski is working to get back to half guard.
Koch lands with some strikes.
Dudzinski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dudzinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dudzinski tries to hold on but Koch postures up.
Koch throws some wild stikes that Dudzinski manages to avoid easily.
Koch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koch lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands a big elbow.

Koch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dudzinski turns into him and now he's in Koch's guard.
Koch trying to keep a closed guard but Dudzinski is proving a slippery customer.
Erik Koch has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dudzinski drops back looking for a leg! Koch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koch manages to kick Dudzinski off! Dudzinski jumps back into Koch's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch pulls Dudzinski in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Dudzinski from controlling successfully.
Dudzinski postures up.
Dudzinski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dudzinski passes Koch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koch is trying to stand.
Koch is looking for a sweep. Dudzinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dudzinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koch sees it coming and defends easily.

Dudzinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koch defends it well.

Dudzinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Koch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dudzinski is looking for a kimura here.

Koch actively working from the bottom here.
Koch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudzinski is working away from the top position though.
Koch wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Koch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudzinski pulls his head out easily.
Koch wants to control but Dudzinski is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Koch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dudzinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Koch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dudzinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koch is working for takedown but Dudzinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dudzinski slowing the pace effectively.
Dudzinski goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koch.
Marek Dudzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Koch.

Dudzinski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koch quickly recovers to half guard.

Dudzinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koch is just riding it out for now. Dudzinski eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch gets back to full guard.
Koch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dudzinski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koch wants to improve his position but Dudzinski is controlling well.

Dudzinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koch sees it coming and defends easily.

Dudzinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koch is just riding it out for now. Dudzinski eventually gives up the hold.

Dudzinski is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch moves into full guard.

Dudzinski 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koch holds on and takes a little breather.
Koch trying to control the position.

Koch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dudzinski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudzinski.
Marek Dudzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudzinski moves in looking to clinch but Koch pushes him off.
Koch takes one on the button.
Koch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudzinski pinned against the cage. Dudzinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudzinski shoots in but Koch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudzinski circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski lands with a kick to the temple. Koch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marek Dudzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Dudzinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudzinski shoots in and drives through. Koch sprawls well.
Koch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Dudzinski shows good takedown defense.
Dudzinski is looking to clinch but Koch is avoiding it.
Dudzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Koch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudzinski as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudzinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Dudzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudzinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Dudzinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax van Frankrijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bianchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Frankrijk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, the rockhollywood theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

van Frankrijk
vs
Bianchi

197 cm
26
290 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajax van Frankrijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. van Frankrijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
van Frankrijk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bianchi scores with a kick to the body.
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
Bianchi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bianchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on van Frankrijk. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but van Frankrijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bianchi delivers a nice body kick.
van Frankrijk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bianchi can pounce on him.
van Frankrijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianchi throws a wild body kick that van Frankrijk sees coming a mile off.
van Frankrijk throws a hook but Bianchi blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianchi lands a nice looking kick to the body. van Frankrijk takes a step back to recover.
van Frankrijk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bianchi circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Bianchi delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Ajax van Frankrijk has been cut.
van Frankrijk tries to clinch but Bianchi moves away
and Bianchi counters with an inside leg kick.
van Frankrijk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bianchi counters with a big head kick but van Frankrijk shrugs it off.
Bianchi misses with the body kick
and van Frankrijk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bianchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.

Bianchi lands a big head kick that sends van Frankrijk tumbling to the mat! Bianchi takes a step backwards and waves van Frankrijk back to his feet - he wants the finish!

van Frankrijk is rocked!
Bianchi fakes the body blow, causing van Frankrijk to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! van Frankrijk goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Bianchi!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnaby Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Black
vs
Ryan

185 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
224 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barnaby Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Black cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Barnaby Ryan has been cut.
Black slips a jab from Ryan.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Black, as that shot connected.

Black lands a left and a right that send Ryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Black thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ryan looks gassed!
Black throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Black shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ryan takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Black sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ryan bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denard Black!