V.O.G 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends? . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aliyev
vs
Santos

185 cm
31
195 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

180 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Aliyev shoots in.
Aliyev dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Aliyev's head and hops out.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aliyev connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aliyev shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aliyev thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Aliyev content to control rather than advance.
Santos trying to control but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Santos is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Aliyev has latched onto it... Big trouble! Aliyev pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Santos is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Aliyev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilham Aliyev!
Our winner, Ilham Aliyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Will Rock You. Guerrero has chosen AC/DC - Back In Black as his entrance music. Pedro Guerrero 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!

Redd
vs
Guerrero

180 cm
30
179 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

175 cm
27
181 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrero as he avoids it easily.
Redd fails with the takedown.
Redd shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Redd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guerrero clinches up with Redd and pushes him back against the cage.

Redd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guerrero uses from the top position.

Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guerrero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redd looking to control but Guerrero passes into half guard.

Redd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily.
Guerrero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guerrero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to stand but Guerrero has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Guerrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Redd actively working from the bottom here.
Redd wants to control but Guerrero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to stand up but Redd has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Guerrero is thwarting Redd's attempts to control the position.

Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Redd looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero stalling.

Redd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily.
Guerrero prevents Redd from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Redd looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Redd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches.
Redd keeps control of Guerrero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guerrero tries to circle away but Redd has him pinned against the cage.
Redd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guerrero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Redd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guerrero pushes Redd off looking to stand but Redd dives back in and keeps control.
Redd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerrero's head.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerrero's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd is just content to waste time from the top position. Guerrero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Redd is pushing down on Guerrero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guerrero is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Redd is very close to passing his half guard.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd thows a huge punch but Guerrero dodges it nicely.
Redd uses his free foot to push down on Guerrero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guerrero.
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound.
Guerrero is trying to stand up.
Jake Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound.
Redd misses with a head shot.
Redd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Redd 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.
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redd controlling the position easily from mount.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Redd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guerrero is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Redd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Guerrero moves into the clinch.
Guerrero gets underhooks to prevent Redd's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.

Guerrero has Redd up against the cage in a clinch.

Redd tightens his grip and picks Guerrero up, before dumping him to the ground. Guerrero manages to land in guard.
Redd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero pushes Redd off and gets back to his feet.

Guerrero has managed to clinch.
Redd has Guerrero pressed against the cage, preventing Guerrero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guerrero throws a head punch that misses.

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

Guerrero has closed the distance and engaged Redd in a clinch.

Redd pulls guard successfully.

Redd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to get to his feet but Redd is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Guerrero in his guard.

Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerrero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guerrero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guerrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redd working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.

Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Pedro Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jake Redd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerrero defends well.

Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Jake Redd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redd, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Redd!
After the fight, Jake Redd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MarkTwo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem comes to the cage accompanied by CRO-MAGS - We Gotta Know. Alistair Ubereem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ubereem
vs
Arona

195 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkTwo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Arona.

Ubereem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arona sprawls well initially but Ubereem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ubereem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arona is trying to get back to full guard.

Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arona actively working from the bottom here.
Arona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arona is on top in guard.

Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arona uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ubereem.
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Arona is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.

Arona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Arona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arona tries for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
Ubereem manages to get back to half guard.
Arona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.

Arona seems to be looking for submissions.

Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Arona is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arona seems to be working for a kimura but Ubereem defends the submission attempt.
Ubereem trying to control here.
Arona works his way into side control.
Ubereem tries to bench press Arona off him but Arona keeps the position.
Arona advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.

Arona moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ubereem has worked his arm free - good work by Ubereem!

Arona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is looking to regain half guard here but Arona keeps moving and retains side control.
Arona moves into full mount!
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.

Arona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Arona pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arona jabs at Ubereem's body.

Nice combo by Arona! Oh, that's hurt him - Ubereem falls to the canvas and Arona follows him into side control.

It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem tries to bench press Arona off him but Arona keeps the position.
Arona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arona working away.

Arona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ubereem struggling a bit here.
Ubereem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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!
Arona working away.

Arona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Arona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona prevents Ubereem from escaping the position.
Ubereem is trying to control Arona's posture but Arona avoids it.

Arona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Arona goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ubereem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arona but great work by Ubereem.
Arona is not content to let Ubereem control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona tries to improve position but can't.
Arona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ubereem connects with a decent elbow.

Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ubereem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arona, who protects the arm well.
Arona gets back to half guard.

Arona actively working from the bottom here.

Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Arona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ubereem is aware though and is defending well.

Ubereem stands up and waves to Arona to follow him.
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arona throws a nice looking combination but Ubereem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ubereem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ubereem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ubereem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Arona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ubereem defends well.
Arona is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Arona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arona manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Arona's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ubereem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ubereem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ubereem trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.

Arona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ubereem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ubereem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MarkTwo Arona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ubereem tries to sprawl but Arona drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ubereem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ubereem tries to get to full guard but Arona has control of the leg.
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.

Ubereem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Arona from controlling successfully.
MarkTwo Arona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ubereem is pulling down on Arona's head to control his posture.

Arona drops back looking for a leg! Ubereem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ubereem manages to kick Arona off! Arona jumps back into Ubereem's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona passes Ubereem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ubereem wants to control but Arona is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Arona is trying to work for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.

Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ubereem looks like he's trying to stand up.
MarkTwo Arona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.
Arona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arona controlling from mount.
Arona can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Arona postures up.
Arona looking to control but Ubereem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to hold on but Arona pushes him away.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
Arona controlling his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Arona gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arona wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
Arona content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alistair Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

MarkTwo Arona has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
MarkTwo Arona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arona 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MarkTwo Arona!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keller Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hrenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rock
vs
Hrenov

184 cm
25
202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keller Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Hrenov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hrenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Hrenov as Rock shoots in.
Hrenov throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock moves out of range as Hrenov throws a body kick.
Hrenov lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Keller Rock has been cut.

Rock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hrenov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rock trying to mount his opponent but Hrenov defends it.
Rock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hrenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hrenov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hrenov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrenov wants to get back to his feet.
Hrenov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hrenov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
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. Rock connects with a nice short shot to Hrenov's temple.
Hrenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrenov is trying to stand.
Well, if Rock 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.
Hrenov is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock controlling the action here.

Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hrenov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
Hrenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hrenov tries to roll over but Rock keeps him under control.
Rock is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keller Rock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hrenov catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Rock dives in and scores a takedown into Hrenov's guard.
Rock prevents Hrenov from getting back to his feet.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hrenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrenov wants to get back to his feet but Rock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rock postures up and lands a big shot to Hrenov's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hrenov wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock working over Hrenov with some ground and pound. Hrenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keller Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keller Rock's cut.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hrenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Hrenov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hrenov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rock has passed into side control.
Hrenov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rock 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.
Rock looks up at the clock and then as Hrenov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hrenov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rock landing strikes.

Rock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hrenov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hrenov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rock lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock prevents Hrenov from escaping the position.
Rock lands a few punches from side control.
Hrenov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hrenov!
Hrenov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Rock is working for a guillotine from mount but Hrenov frees his head quite easily.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrenov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rock putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hrenov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hrenov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hrenov is breathing heavily.
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hrenov is looking to escape.
Rock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrenov tries to buck Rock off but he can't manage it.
Rock controlling from mount.
BOOM! Rock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hrenov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rock has a good base and remains in mount.
Hrenov is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Hrenov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rock landing strikes from the mount.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
Hrenov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock controlling from mount.

Rock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hrenov turns into him and now he's in Rock's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rock looking for a guillotine here but Hrenov defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keller Rock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keller Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hrenov sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hrenov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Rock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hrenov is looking to get back to is feet but Rock passes into side control.
Rock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rock trying to control the position but Hrenov is working away.
Hrenov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrenov is trying to buck Rock off.
Hrenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hrenov keeps working.
Hrenov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rock looking to control but instead Hrenov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hrenov is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
Hrenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rock working Hrenov over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Hrenov gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrenov keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hrenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock trying to control but Hrenov is working from the bottom.
Hrenov is looking to stand up but Rock isn't so interested in that idea.
Hrenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller Rock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock controlling from the top position.
Rock chips away with some ground and pound.
Hrenov wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
Hrenov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock prevents Hrenov from improving his position.
Keller Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrenov wants to stand back up but Rock manages to pass into side control.
Rock taking a breather here.
Rock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hrenov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivan Hrenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrenov prevents Rock from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keller Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keller Rock!
Keller Rock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

Nine
vs
Azrei

177 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Blood Labs

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Nine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rohan Azrei!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azrei misses with a hook.

Nine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Azrei quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nine in particular looking to stall.
Nine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Azrei is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nine controlling from the full mount.
Azrei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azrei is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azrei holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Azrei's face.
Azrei is trying to stand up.
Azrei is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nine lands a heavy elbow.
Nine with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Nine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nine content just to control the position here.

Nine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azrei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Azrei holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azrei avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nine.
Nine 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.
Nine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azrei is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nine dominating with strikes here.
Azrei squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nine cracks Azrei with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Nine!
Kay Nine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tuomas Keto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Keto
vs
Mooiboy

183 cm
27
173 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Keto.
Keto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mooiboy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keto but Keto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mooiboy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keto.
Keto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Keto drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mooiboy seems keen to control Keto's posture.
Mooiboy keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Mooiboy looking to control.
Keto throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooiboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keto preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schaap Mooiboy.
Keto lands a nice looking body kick.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Keto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Mooiboy gets caught flat footed, as Keto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mooiboy keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Mooiboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mooiboy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keto defends well.
Keto trying to control but Mooiboy is working from the bottom.
Keto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keto wants to control from the top but Mooiboy keeps moving.
Keto throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy looking to control.
Mooiboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keto is looking to control Mooiboy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keto avoid being mounted?

Mooiboy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keto defends it well.
Keto punching from the bottom.
Keto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mooiboy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mooiboy's back!

Keto has got his arm under Mooiboy's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mooiboy has spun round into Keto's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Keto controls Mooiboy momentarily but Mooiboy frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keto has an active guard here but Mooiboy has managed to pass into half guard.
Keto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keto trying to hold on to Mooiboy's head to control him but Mooiboy postures up.

Keto actively working from the bottom here.

Keto looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Mooiboy working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mooiboy takes one to the chin there.
Mooiboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keto.
Keto pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mooiboy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mooiboy wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy.
Keto wants to control but Mooiboy postures up.
Mooiboy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mooiboy is looking to take a break and control but Keto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mooiboy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mooiboy.
Keto tries to bench press Mooiboy off him but Mooiboy keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto sneaks back into half guard.
Keto is staying active underneath Mooiboy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Mooiboy there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mooiboy lands a nice short elbow.
Keto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Keto is looking to improve his position.
Mooiboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keto defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mooiboy is trying to control the action in half guard but Keto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keto looking for a sweep. Not yet Keto, not yet.
Mooiboy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mooiboy won't allow Keto to sweep him here.
Tuomas Keto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Schaap Mooiboy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mooiboy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keto tries to avoid it but Mooiboy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keto to the ground. Keto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mooiboy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keto circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keto!
Keto connects with a leg kick. Mooiboy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keto wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schaap Mooiboy.
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto circles away easily
and Keto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mooiboy is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown
letting Keto counter with a right hand.
Keto jabs at Mooiboy's body.
Keto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mooiboy at a distance.
Mooiboy looks for a takedown but Keto sprawls well.
Keto connects with the punch.
Keto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mooiboy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keto lands with a cross.
Keto stuffs the takedown attempt from Mooiboy. Mooiboy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mooiboy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mooiboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a solid body kick.
Keto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mooiboy shoots in but Keto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Keto. Beautiful body shot.
Keto cracks a nice hook into Mooiboy's ribs.
Keto lands the left hand.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a good low kick that Mooiboy was not able to check.
Mooiboy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keto is looking to clinch.
Keto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mooiboy fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Keto tenderised Mooiboy's leg. Mooiboy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keto connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Keto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mooiboy shoots in looking for a takedown. Keto tries to sprawl out of it but Mooiboy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mooiboy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keto throws a leg kick which misses Mooiboy's front leg but catches the back leg as Mooiboy tries to avoid it.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a solid body kick.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schaap Mooiboy.

Keto gets a double leg takedown into Mooiboy's guard.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooiboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Keto drops back looking for a leg! Mooiboy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mooiboy manages to kick Keto off! Keto jumps back into Mooiboy's guard.
Keto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mooiboy's guard.
Mooiboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto is taking a breather. Mooiboy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mooiboy wants to get back to full guard.
Keto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mooiboy's head.
Mooiboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keto.
Mooiboy is trying to get back to full guard.

Keto is looking for a kimura but Mooiboy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keto to get the leverage.
Keto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mooiboy moves into full guard.
Keto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy is pulling down on Keto's head. It's preventing any offense from Keto, at least for the moment.
Keto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from Mooiboy.
Mooiboy is pulling down on Keto's head to control his posture.
Keto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Schaap Mooiboy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters with a good low kick that Mooiboy was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Keto counters with a low kick, right behind Mooiboy 's knee.
Mooiboy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a leg kick.
Mooiboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keto can pounce on him.
Keto thumps Mooiboy with a low kick.
Keto cracks Mooiboy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keto is looking to wear down Mooiboy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keto lands a high kick!

Mooiboy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keto is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mooiboy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keto throwing strikes but missing.
Schaap Mooiboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
After winning the bout, Tuomas Keto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slate comes into the arena with Some song he made last night blaring out of the sound system. Jesus Slate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slate
vs
Flush

170 cm
25
196 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

190 cm
29
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Slate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Flush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Slate.
Flush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Slate pushes Flush up against the cage in a clinch.
Slate lands a right hand.

It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Slate swings wildly with an uppercut but Flush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flush leaning against his opponent.
Slate is pushing Flush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate scores with a shoulder strike.
Slate is looking for a takedown.
Flush wants a takedown.
Slate misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Flush.

Slate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flush checks a low kick from Slate.

Slate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flush, pushing him back against the cage.
Slate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Slate.
Slate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flush stops a takedown attempt from Slate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Slate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate can't find room to land a body shot as Flush controls the action.
Flush wants to take the fight to the mat but Slate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flush blocking some punches.
Slate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Slate on the inside.

Slate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flush looks to land a right hand but Slate moved out of range.
Flush tries to clinch up.

Flush tries to keep at a distance but Slate has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flush's elbow.
Slate lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slate fails to land.
Flush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slate after a bit of a struggle.
Flush blocking some punches.
Slate misses with the head strike.
Slate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slate looking for a takedown.
Slate is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Slate as the two fighters clinch.
Flush blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slate.
Slate swings wildly with an uppercut but Flush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flush prevents Slate from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Slate throws a nice looking combination but Flush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Slate instigates a clinch.
Slate throws a head punch that misses.
Slate tries to work over Flush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slate wants a takedown but no success here.
Flush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slate wants a takedown.
Slate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slate can't find room to land a body shot as Flush controls the action.

Slate has picked Flush up - he's going for a ride! Slate dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slate wants to control from the top but Flush keeps moving.
Slate 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.
Slate prevents Flush from getting back to his feet.
Slate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slate postures up in Flush's guard and throws a big left but Flush blocks it.

We're going to have a standup here because Jesus Slate wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slate lands a jab to the nose.
Flush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slate but Slate pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slate misses with a double jab.
Flush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slate manages to avoid it.

Slate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flush is looking to escape.
Slate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slate is keen to just control but Flush is a slippery customer.
Flush is trying to stand back up but Slate is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesus Slate.
Slate throws a jab but it's blocked by Flush.

Slate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slate is trying to drag Flush to the mat but Flush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Slate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flush looking for a takedown.
Slate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flush backwards.
Slate digs a right hand into Flush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flush's gas tank.
Flush stops a takedown attempt from Slate.
Slate misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate is trying to break free.
Flush is trying to drag Slate to the mat but Slate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slate misses with a punch to the body.

Slate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flush on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flush fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate lands the left hand.
Flush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slate as he avoids it easily.

Slate clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slate moves into the clinch successfully.
Flush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slate lands a right hand.

Slate has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flush is trying to keep an underhook but Slate manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slate is keen to just control but Flush is a slippery customer.
Slate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slate.
Flush wants to get back to his feet.
Flush is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Slate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flush is trying to stand.
Jesus Slate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate throwing shots but Flush is blocking nicely.
Flush wants to get back to his feet.
Slate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flush can do to turn this around?

Flush manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slate lands with a kick to the temple. Flush shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slate throws a series of strikes that have Flush backpedaling.

Flush is rocked!

Slate moves into the clinch.
Flush is still on wobbly legs! Can Slate finish him?
Slate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flush's elbow.
Slate tries for a takedown. No joy.

Slate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flush seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slate scores with a shot to the body.

Slate takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a punch but it's blocked by Flush.
Slate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flush is pressed up against the cage. Slate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flush down to the mat. Flush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jesus Slate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slate swats away the attempt to clinch by Flush.
Flush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slate throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Flush.

Flush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slate looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Flush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flush working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Slate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flush in the domination position with Slate hanging on.
Flush scores with punches from side control.
Slate gets back to half guard.
Slate regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flush.
Flush is looking to work some ground and pound but Slate has wrist control.
Slate is trying to keep Flush in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush throws a strike but Slate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Slate gets to his feet. Flush looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Flush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slate's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slate is keeping the position for now.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slate misses with a hook. Flush ducked under it nicely.
Slate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flush's waist but Flush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slate off to one side.
Slate connects with a solid leg kick.
Slate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slate is fending him off so far but Flush persists. Nope, Slate circles away and we're back to standing.
Flush fails with the takedown
and Slate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.
Slate lands a head shot.
Flush gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flush's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slate instigates a clinch.
Flush stops a takedown attempt from Slate.
Slate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Slate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flush.
Slate misses with a few strikes there.
Flush slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate punishes Flush's body with a nice straight punch.
Slate misses with a body shot.

Slate clinches up with Flush and pushes him back against the cage.
Flush prevents Slate from breaking the clinch.
Slate throws a punch but it's blocked by Flush.
Slate lands with a short shot to the head.
Slate scores with a hook to the body.
Jesus Slate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flush looking to stall.
Flush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slate is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slate is defending well.
Flush is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flush wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Slate fails to land.
Slate lands with a light punch inside.

Slate turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slate manages to end up in side control.
Flush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slate asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Slate is looking to take a break and control but Flush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slate asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Slate throws an elbow but Flush slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slate is looking to take a break and control but Flush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate had his way with Straight Flush in that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Slate throws a one two combo.
Flush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slate counters with a stiff right hand.
Slate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flush on the side of the head.
Flush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slate scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Slate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Slate darts in and clinches Flush up against the cage.
Slate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate has a couple of punches blocked by Flush.
Slate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slate misses with a punch to the body.
Slate misses with a punch on the inside.
Slate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flush.
Flush is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Flush blocking some punches.
Slate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Straight Flush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush wants a takedown.
Slate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Flush with a big uppercut! Flush tries to clinch up but Slate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Flush to the mat! Flush covers up and Slate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Slate!
Jesus Slate retains his middleweight title!
Jesus Slate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MarkOne Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Fotoberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fotoberg has chosen Mama said Knock you out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arona
vs
Fotoberg

180 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
174 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkOne Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Fotoberg!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fotoberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fotoberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fotoberg tries to score with a low kick but Arona moves his leg out of the way.
Arona thows a body kick. Fotoberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fotoberg misses with a few strikes there.
Arona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arona thows a body kick. Fotoberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fotoberg throws a big shot that misses.
Arona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fotoberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fotoberg looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Arona.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arona, right into the meat.
Arona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Arona.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fotoberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arona - the referee stops the clock and Fotoberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arona. Fotoberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mats Fotoberg has been cut.
Arona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arona thumps Fotoberg with a low kick.
Arona connects with a solid leg kick.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Fotoberg avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona connects with a leg kick. Fotoberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fotoberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arona connects with a leg kick. Fotoberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arona throws a front kick that sends Fotoberg stumbling back into the cage.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Arona. That's going to slow Fotoberg down.
Arona throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fotoberg takes a step back to recover.
Arona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arona throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fotoberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arona.
Arona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fotoberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Arona lands a head kick!
Arona lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Arona.
A head kick misses from Arona.
Arona throws a leg kick which misses Fotoberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Fotoberg tries to avoid it.
Arona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arona, right into the meat.
Arona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Fotoberg avoids it.
Fotoberg avoids a kick to the body.
Fotoberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arona.
Fotoberg avoids a kick to the body.
Arona throws a wild body kick that Fotoberg sees coming a mile off.
Arona lands a leg kick that knocks Fotoberg off balance momentarily.
Arona thuds his shin into the meat of Fotoberg's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MarkOne Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fotoberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Arona.
Arona thumps Fotoberg with a low kick.
Arona throws a push kick but Fotoberg slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Arona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arona.
Arona lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fotoberg's sensitive parts.
Arona misses with a head kick.
Arona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arona delivers a nice body kick.
Fotoberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fotoberg throws a right and a left that Arona avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arona lands a leg kick that knocks Fotoberg off balance momentarily.
Arona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fotoberg takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Arona slams his shin into Fotoberg's torso.
Arona misses with a body kick.
Arona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arona throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid body kick from Arona.
Fotoberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fotoberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Fotoberg does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arona explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arona fakes the leg kick and cracks Fotoberg in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MarkOne Arona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Fotoberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arona throws the kick towards the body but Fotoberg avoids it.
Arona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Fotoberg avoids it.
Fotoberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arona cracks the inside of Fotoberg's front leg.
Arona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fotoberg can do to turn this around?
Arona misses with a low kick as Fotoberg jumps back.
Arona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fotoberg avoids a kick to the body.
Arona throws a nice head kick!
Arona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arona.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arona wants to land a leg kick but Fotoberg is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fotoberg moves out of range of the body kick from Arona.
Arona tries to land a front kick but Fotoberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fotoberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fotoberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Fotoberg misses.
Fotoberg misses with a wild combination.
Fotoberg tries to clinch up.
Fotoberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fotoberg.
Arona throws a nice head kick!
Fotoberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arona has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arona throws a front kick that sends Fotoberg stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Arona.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fotoberg.
Arona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arona throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona walks into a jab.
Arona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arona tries a head kick but it misses.
Fotoberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Fotoberg misses.
Fotoberg blocks a head kick by Arona.
Fotoberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arona connects with the punch.
Fotoberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arona throws a wild body kick that Fotoberg sees coming a mile off.

Fotoberg closes the distance and clinches.
Arona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fotoberg smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Arona there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg blocks a head kick by Arona.
Fotoberg avoids the head kick by Arona.
Arona tries to work over Fotoberg's front leg with a kick but Fotoberg checks it.
MarkOne Arona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fotoberg connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Arona! He's out on his feet! Fotoberg rushes in and drops Arona with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mats Fotoberg!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sotto
vs
Phillips

180 cm
22
182 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

180 cm
32
173 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sotto is looking to chop away at Phillips's legs.

Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sotto's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sotto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sotto, not yet.
Phillips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Sotto is keeping the position.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sotto is desperately trying to improve his position but Phillips has a good base and remains in mount.
Sotto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Phillips quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Phillips but it's paid off an Sotto is forced to tap! Nice work by Phillips.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Phillips!
Milo Phillips is the new welterweight champion!

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