~T~ POW! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knott
vs
Savage

200 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
27
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Savage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Savage in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Savage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Clashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clashem
vs
One

185 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Clashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Version One!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clashem defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
One tests Clashem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clashem on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Clashem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
One is trying to keep Clashem in close.
Clashem stopping the sweep attempt from One.
Clashem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clashem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clashem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clashem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clashem won't allow One to get back to his feet.
Clashem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clashem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clashem cracks One with a solid left hand.
Clashem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clashem scoring with some ground and pound.
Clashem passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clashem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clashem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clashem.
Clashem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clashem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clashem works his way into full mount!
Clashem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Clashem is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! One is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Clashem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl The Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axl The Prototype acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chan
vs
The Prototype

200 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Axl The Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Prototype misses with a few strikes there.
Axl The Prototype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan tries to bum rush The Prototype with a series of wild strikes but The Prototype uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Chan. Those never looked like landing.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
The Prototype throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Prototype has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Prototype and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

The Prototype gets a clinch.

The Prototype's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Prototype misses with a series of wild punches.
The Prototype misses with a two punch combination.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for The Prototype, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Prototype looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Prototype closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

The Prototype escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Prototype looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by The Prototype which made him look bad.
The Prototype misses with a few strikes there.
Chan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Prototype misses with a double jab.
Chan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Prototype's waist but The Prototype gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chan off to one side.
Chan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Prototype checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Prototype lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chan scores with a three punch combo!
Chan thows a body shot but no joy.
The Prototype misses with the combination.
Chan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chan tries to work over The Prototype's front leg with a kick but The Prototype checks it.
The Prototype throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
The Prototype scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chan scores with a body shot.
The Prototype swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Prototype misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan cracks The Prototype with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Chan.
The Prototype swinging wildly here.
No joy there for The Prototype, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Prototype.
Chan scores with a hook.
Chan looks for a takedown but The Prototype sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. The Prototype does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Prototype misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The Prototype gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Prototype prevents the takedown attempt.
The Prototype misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Prototype breaks the clinch.
Chan scores with a jab to the body.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chan throws a one two combo.
The Prototype will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as The Prototype checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Prototype checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Prototype throws a right hand that Chan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chan also avoids with ease.
The Prototype takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a left and a right that stings The Prototype.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as The Prototype blocks the low kick.
The Prototype throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan.
Chan lands a slapping body shot.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from The Prototype.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axl The Prototype will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
A combination from The Prototype does no damage.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Prototype thinking.
The Prototype looks to land a combination. Chan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a nice uppercut.
The Prototype swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Prototype's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Prototype scrambles back to his feet.
Chan with a jab.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Prototype sprawls well. The Prototype wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan is looking to wear down The Prototype with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Prototype swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from The Prototype.
The Prototype misses with a combination
and Chan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chan tries for a takedown but The Prototype sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Prototype looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Prototype throws a right hand that Chan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chan also avoids with ease.
Chan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Prototype backs up against the cage.
Axl The Prototype seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Prototype but The Prototype pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Prototype as he avoids it easily.
The Prototype misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
The Prototype throws a right hand that Chan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chan also avoids with ease.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
The Prototype throws a combination that misses
and Chan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Prototype takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chan.
The Prototype fails to land with a series of punches.
Chan tries to bum rush The Prototype with a series of wild strikes but The Prototype uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Prototype throws a right hand that Chan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chan also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Chan.
The Prototype throws a combination that misses
and The Prototype takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Prototype throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a nice body shot.
The Prototype takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chan.
Chan lands a slapping body shot.
The Prototype misses with the combination.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Prototype swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a nice body shot.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Prototype's waist but The Prototype gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chan off to one side.
Chan misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
The Prototype throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from The Prototype.
Chan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chan lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
The Prototype throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chan to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan throws a chopping leg kick but The Prototype manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chan jabs at The Prototype's body.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Prototype.
Chan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Prototype backs up against the cage.
Chan throws a good cross that connects.
Chan dodges the punch combination from The Prototype.
Sloppy strikes from The Prototype. Those never looked like landing.
Johnny Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Prototype closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Prototype takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Prototype throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axl The Prototype will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Prototype has time to react.
The Prototype swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a three punch combo that has The Prototype backing up. The Prototype nods at Chan to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from The Prototype does no damage.

The Prototype gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Prototype tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.

The Prototype breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a straight right hand.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan clobbers The Prototype with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Prototype on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Prototype misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Prototype shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Prototype tries to bum rush Chan with a series of wild strikes but Chan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan sizes up The Prototype with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Prototype misses with the combination.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but The Prototype manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Chan.
The Prototype gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chan.
The Prototype has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Prototype tries to bum rush Chan with a series of wild strikes but Chan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Chan. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
The Prototype misses with a two punch combination.
The Prototype misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Prototype swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Prototype misses with a combination
and Chan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Prototype throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan scores with a three punch combo!
Chan shoots in and drives through. The Prototype sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a nice body shot.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chan tries for a takedown but The Prototype sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Prototype tries to bum rush Chan with a series of wild strikes but Chan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from The Prototype. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan works The Prototype's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Chan catches The Prototype right on the button with a cross.
The Prototype doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Prototype as he jumps to the side.
A combination from The Prototype does no damage.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but The Prototype shows good takedown defense.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Prototype falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnny Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Prototype circles away quickly and effectively.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from The Prototype.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Prototype throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Prototype misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Prototype checks a leg kick nicely.
The Prototype throws a combination that misses
and Chan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Prototype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a two punch combo.
Chan is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Prototype swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by The Prototype.
Chan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Chan.
Well The Prototype 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl The Prototype!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny McGee 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!

Johnson
vs
McGee

190 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny McGee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

McGee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but McGee won't let him.

McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGee has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson tries to stand but McGee is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McGee has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonny McGee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodthanong Photirat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Melendez
vs
Photirat

175 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
19
159 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Photirat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Photirat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melendez circles away quickly and effectively.
Photirat tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Photirat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Photirat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Melendez 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.

Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez postures up in Photirat's guard and throws a big left but Photirat blocks it.

Melendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Photirat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Photirat has escaped and now he's on top!
Melendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Photirat manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Melendez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Photirat is defending well. Melendez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Photirat has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Melendez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Melendez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Henderson
vs
Two

180 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Two scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Two lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.

Two has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Two has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Two is looking to land body kicks.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two has managed to clinch.
A short left from Two.
Two scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Two taking a breather.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Two.
Henderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Two is trying to break free.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.

Henderson successfully pulls guard.
Henderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Two pushes him off.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Two shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
Two prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Two is avoiding it.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Two dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Two throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Two.
Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Two lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Two moves into range and connects with a jab.

Two takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Two lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Two creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Two.

Henderson is rocked!
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Two has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Two lands with a left to the head.
Two pushes Henderson against the cage. Two is working some dirty boxing. Two pushes off with a quick right hook! Henderson goes down! Henderson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Two moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Version Two!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broph Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill a Man. Ollie Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Knott

183 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Experienced

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ollie Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Broph Knott!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Knott tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knott!
Williams won't let Knott get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Knott has left one of his arms exposed and Williams doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Knott screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ollie Williams!
Ollie Williams is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ollie Williams waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.