Vigor Fights: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zag Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karao Tuleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Luis
vs
Tuleo

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zag Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karao Tuleo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luis closes the distance and pushes Tuleo back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Tuleo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuleo circles away.
Luis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuleo.
Tuleo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tuleo moves into range and clinches up with Luis.
Tuleo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tuleo looking to slow down the pace here.
Luis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuleo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luis fails with the takedown
and Tuleo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuleo scoring well with a low kick there.

Luis shoots in and gets a takedown into Tuleo's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luis stops Tuleo from standing up.
Luis passes Tuleo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tuleo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tuleo to regain full guard.
Tuleo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuleo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tuleo pushes Luis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tuleo has his takedown stuffed

so Luis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuleo looks gassed!
Luis lands a couple of digs.
Luis is in close to Tuleo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Luis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuleo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuleo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuleo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuleo trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuleo seems keen to control Luis's posture.
Luis looking to pass the guard.
Luis trying to control but Tuleo is working from the bottom.
Luis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuleo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuleo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuleo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuleo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zag Luis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuleo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Luis counters with a single leg into guard. Tuleo didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuleo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luis's guard.
Luis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tuleo manages to pass to side control.
Tuleo slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Zag Luis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tuleo shoots for a takedown but Luis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Luis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tuleo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Luis.
Tuleo has momentary wrist control but Luis slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuleo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuleo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luis.
Tuleo keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuleo is on top in guard.

Luis pushes Tuleo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tuleo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Luis drives through and clinches with Tuleo against the cage.
Tuleo is trying to drag Luis to the mat but Luis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zag Luis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karao Tuleo.
Tuleo is breathing heavily.

Tuleo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Luis can't fight it off and eventually Tuleo manages to take the fight to the floor. Luis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis is trying to control the position but Tuleo postures up.
Tuleo won't allow Luis to sweep him here.

Luis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Luis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuleo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuleo on the ground.
Luis wants to pass the guard but Tuleo is keeping the position.
Tuleo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tuleo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tuleo keeping full guard, as Luis tries to pass.
Tuleo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Luis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuleo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuleo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zag Luis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luis lands a couple of elbows.
Luis with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuleo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luis pushing down on Tuleo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuleo wants to improve his position but Luis is controlling well.
Luis working the head and body with strikes.
Luis trying to control the action but Tuleo is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luis winds up and cracks Tuleo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuleo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luis is trying to defend but Tuleo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuleo prevents Luis from improving his position.
Tuleo prevents Luis from standing back up.
Luis wants to get back to full guard.
Tuleo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luis's head.
Tuleo tries to stand and escape but Luis actually recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuleo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luis, up you get!
Luis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tuleo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuleo.
Luis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luis tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luis looking for a sweep. Not yet Luis, not yet.
Tuleo looking to sit in guard and control but Luis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tuleo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis landing with the ground and pound.
Luis postures up.
Luis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Tuleo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luis lands a couple of elbows.
Luis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis postures up and lands a big shot to Tuleo's brow.
Tuleo wants to control the position but Luis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Luis lands a nice short elbow.
Luis 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.
Tuleo is trying to stand.
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. Luis connects with a nice short shot to Tuleo's temple.
Luis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuleo tries to get to full guard but Luis has control of the leg.
Tuleo has hold of Luis's hands but Luis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuleo is refusing to be controlled, as Luis sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis prevents Tuleo from improving his position.
Tuleo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luis throwing shots but Tuleo is blocking nicely.
Luis is keen to just control but Tuleo is a slippery customer.
Luis drops an elbow to the side of Tuleo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuleo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luis.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karao Tuleo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zag Luis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zag Luis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luis, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zag Luis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gloi Fridleifsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masimo Zaccarta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fridleifsdottir
vs
Zaccarta

186 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gloi Fridleifsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masimo Zaccarta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaccarta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fridleifsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaccarta circles away.
Zaccarta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaccarta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir slips a jab and a cross from Zaccarta.
Fridleifsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaccarta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaccarta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaccarta throws out a leg kick but Fridleifsdottir moves out of range and Zaccarta only half commits.
Zaccarta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaccarta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fridleifsdottir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaccarta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaccarta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaccarta checks a leg kick.
Fridleifsdottir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Fridleifsdottir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaccarta swinging wildly here.
Zaccarta misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaccarta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaccarta misses with a head kick.
Zaccarta looks gassed!
Fridleifsdottir feints a jab promting Zaccarta to slip. Fridleifsdottir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaccarta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Masimo Zaccarta has been cut.
Masimo Zaccarta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaccarta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fridleifsdottir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaccarta avoids it really well and circles away.
Zaccarta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Fridleifsdottir or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaccarta which made him look bad.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fridleifsdottir lands with a nice combination. Zaccarta backs away looking to recover.
Zaccarta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fridleifsdottir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaccarta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloi Fridleifsdottir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fridleifsdottir connects with a body shot.
Fridleifsdottir tests Zaccarta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in but no luck this time.
Fridleifsdottir fails with the takedown.
Zaccarta blocks a head kick by Fridleifsdottir.
Zaccarta throws a leg kick but Fridleifsdottir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaccarta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fridleifsdottir is defended easily by Zaccarta.
Zaccarta throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaccarta throws a jab when Fridleifsdottir was well out of range.
Fridleifsdottir has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Fridleifsdottir tenderised Zaccarta's leg. Zaccarta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fridleifsdottir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaccarta swivels and escapes.
Zaccarta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fridleifsdottir is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zaccarta as Fridleifsdottir shoots in.
Fridleifsdottir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaccarta is fending him off so far but Fridleifsdottir persists. Nope, Zaccarta circles away and we're back to standing.
Fridleifsdottir stuns Zaccarta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fridleifsdottir throws a one two combo.
Fridleifsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaccarta circles away.

Fridleifsdottir gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fridleifsdottir moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fridleifsdottir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fridleifsdottir controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gloi Fridleifsdottir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masimo Zaccarta'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.

Fridleifsdottir looks for a takedown but Zaccarta sprawls well.
Fridleifsdottir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fridleifsdottir slips a jab from Zaccarta.
Zaccarta is looking to land body kicks.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaccarta misses with a few strikes there.
Fridleifsdottir avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaccarta. That's going to slow Fridleifsdottir down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fridleifsdottir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloi Fridleifsdottir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaccarta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fridleifsdottir's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaccarta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaccarta stuffs the takedown attempt from Fridleifsdottir. Fridleifsdottir gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaccarta misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fridleifsdottir.
Zaccarta misses with a looping right.
Gloi Fridleifsdottir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Fridleifsdottir scores with a four punch combination!
Fridleifsdottir shoots in but no luck this time.
Fridleifsdottir throws a series of punches but Zaccarta moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaccarta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaccarta is looking to chop away at Fridleifsdottir's legs.
Gloi Fridleifsdottir is winning the standup battle so far.
Fridleifsdottir moves in looking to clinch but Zaccarta pushes him off.
Fridleifsdottir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaccarta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaccarta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaccarta swings widly with a right hand
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaccarta thinking.
Zaccarta misses with a jab to the body
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaccarta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fridleifsdottir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaccarta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fridleifsdottir somewhat.
Zaccarta misses with a combination
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a few strikes there.
Fridleifsdottir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaccarta eats them both and turns towards Fridleifsdottir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fridleifsdottir lands with a shot to the body.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaccarta but Zaccarta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaccarta throws a shot from downtown. Fridleifsdottir moves away and avoids it.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaccarta tries to avoid it but Fridleifsdottir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaccarta to the ground. Zaccarta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zaccarta.
Fridleifsdottir checks a leg kick.
Fridleifsdottir works over Zaccarta's head and body with a nice combination.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fridleifsdottir wants to slow Zaccarta down by chopping away at his legs.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a double leg but Zaccarta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaccarta just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Fridleifsdottir does no damage.
Zaccarta throws the left hand but Fridleifsdottir avoids the punch easily.
Fridleifsdottir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaccarta misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir throws a nice looking combination but Zaccarta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaccarta misses with a two punch combination.
Fridleifsdottir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fridleifsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaccarta circles away.
Fridleifsdottir moves out of range of the strikes.
Fridleifsdottir digs a good hook to Zaccarta's body.
Fridleifsdottir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fridleifsdottir works over Zaccarta's head and body with a nice combination.

Fridleifsdottir drives through and clinches with Zaccarta against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fridleifsdottir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaccarta after a bit of a struggle.

Zaccarta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gloi Fridleifsdottir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masimo Zaccarta'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!

Zaccarta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fridleifsdottir throws a body punch but Zaccarta moves out of range.
A combination from Zaccarta does no damage.
Fridleifsdottir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaccarta circles away.
Fridleifsdottir avoids the head kick by Zaccarta.
Zaccarta swats away the attempt to clinch by Fridleifsdottir.
Masimo Zaccarta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaccarta lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaccarta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fridleifsdottir.
Zaccarta misses with a body kick.
Fridleifsdottir checks a low kick from Zaccarta.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaccarta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fridleifsdottir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaccarta throws an off balance right hand
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a left and a right that stings Zaccarta.
Fridleifsdottir is looking to clinch but Zaccarta is avoiding it.
Fridleifsdottir blocks a head kick by Zaccarta.
Zaccarta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaccarta sprawls well. Zaccarta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fridleifsdottir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloi Fridleifsdottir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaccarta stuffs the takedown.
Zaccarta stuffs the takedown attempt from Fridleifsdottir. Fridleifsdottir gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaccarta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zaccarta throws a looping overhand right but Fridleifsdottir ducks down to avoid it.
Fridleifsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaccarta paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaccarta connects with a solid leg kick.
Fridleifsdottir is working the combinations to good effect here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fridleifsdottir checks a leg kick.
Zaccarta throws a front kick that sends Fridleifsdottir stumbling back into the cage.

Fridleifsdottir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zaccarta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fridleifsdottir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fridleifsdottir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaccarta's guard.
Fridleifsdottir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaccarta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fridleifsdottir scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridleifsdottir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gloi Fridleifsdottir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the body from Zaccarta misses

and Fridleifsdottir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zaccarta prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir is trying to pull guard but Zaccarta has him pressed against the cage.
Fridleifsdottir tries to pull guard but Zaccarta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaccarta is trying to force a seperation but Fridleifsdottir has the dominant position.

Fridleifsdottir breaks from the clinch.
Fridleifsdottir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Zaccarta. Those never looked like landing.
Fridleifsdottir shoots in and drives through. Zaccarta sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fridleifsdottir.
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.
Zaccarta misses with a hook
and Fridleifsdottir counters with a left to the body.
Masimo Zaccarta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gloi Fridleifsdottir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fridleifsdottir tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gloi Fridleifsdottir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fridleifsdottir 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gloi Fridleifsdottir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertus Eppinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Shuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Shuler 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!

Eppinga
vs
Shuler

187 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Formula 51

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, Bertus Eppinga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Shuler!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eppinga. Shuler shrugs it off though.

Eppinga lands a big head kick that sends Shuler tumbling to the mat! Eppinga takes a step backwards and waves Shuler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eppinga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Shuler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eppinga wants to control but Shuler postures up.
Eppinga defending against the ground and pound.
Shuler throwing strikes but Eppinga manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eppinga decides to stand back up. Eppinga steps back and let's Shuler get back to his feet.
Eppinga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eppinga dodges the punch combination from Shuler.
Eppinga doesn't manage to clinch there - Shuler circles away.

Shuler forces Eppinga back against the cage and clinches.
Eppinga tries to break free but Shuler pushes him back against the cage.
Shuler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuler.
Eppinga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eppinga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shuler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck for Shuler with that takedown attempt.
Shuler looks gassed!

Shuler tries to keep at a distance but Eppinga has taken the fight into the clinch.

Eppinga breaks the clinch.
Eppinga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eppinga thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga misses with a few strikes there.

Eppinga tries to keep at a distance but Shuler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shuler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eppinga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shuler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shuler lands an elbow that stopped Eppinga in his tracks for a moment.
Shuler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eppinga's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eppinga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shuler scores with a shoulder strike.
Shuler lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eppinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shuler has him pressed against the cage.
Eppinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Shuler won't allow it.
Shuler landing knees to the body.
Eppinga can't get the takedown.
Eppinga is trying to break free.
Eppinga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertus Eppinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eppinga can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shuler.
Eppinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shuler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eppingas head.
Eppinga throws a punch but it's blocked by Shuler.
Eppinga tries a knee to the head but Shuler blocks it.

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

Shuler pushes Eppinga up against the cage in a clinch.
Shuler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eppinga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eppinga tries to pull guard but Shuler holds him up against the cage and eventually Eppinga drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga tries to break the clinch but Shuler is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Shuler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuler lands a nice shot to the body.
Shuler lands a knee to the head.
Eppinga is trying to break the clinch but Shuler has him pressed against the cage.
Shuler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eppinga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Shuler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eppinga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shuler jabs Eppinga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eppinga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shuler.

Shuler clinches with his opponent.

Shuler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Bertus Eppinga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shuler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eppinga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shuler thinking.
Shuler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bertus Eppinga is winning the standup battle so far.
Shuler moves out of range as Eppinga throws a body kick.
Shuler fails to land the takedown.

Shuler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

Shuler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Shuler swings around for an armbar but Eppinga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shuler's guard.

Shuler pushes Eppinga off and gets back to his feet.
Shuler is breathing heavily.
Eppinga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga tries to close the distance and clinch but Shuler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shuler misses with a combination
and Eppinga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Eppinga lands with a nice body punch.
Shuler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eppinga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shuler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Eppinga. Those never looked like landing.
Shuler lands a head kick!
Eppinga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler moves in looking to clinch but Eppinga pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Eppinga blocks the leg kick.

Eppinga forces Shuler back against the cage and clinches.

Eppinga breaks the clinch.

Shuler rushes Eppinga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eppinga blocks an elbow strike.

Eppinga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shuler blocks the body kick.

Shuler rushes Eppinga and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuler prevents Eppinga from breaking the clinch.

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

Eppinga drives through and clinches with Shuler against the cage.
Shuler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eppinga's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuler keeps control of Eppinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Shuler pulls guard.

Eppinga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Shuler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shuler avoids the attempt from Eppinga to control.
Shuler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eppinga tries to lock up and control but Shuler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shuler trying to control but Eppinga is having none of it.
Eppinga is looking to improve his position but Shuler isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eppinga wants to hold on but Shuler pushes him away.
Shuler scoring with strikes but Eppinga is staying in there.
Will Shuler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shuler content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuler with shots to the head and body - Eppinga looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Shuler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Shuler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eppinga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eppinga leaves Shuler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eppinga circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shuler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eppinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shuler trying to control the position but instead, Eppinga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shuler into the cage.

Shuler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shuler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eppinga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 head kick from Eppinga lands but Shuler takes it in his stride.
Shuler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eppinga sprawls well. Eppinga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuler gets slowly back to his feet.
Shuler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eppinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Eppinga scores with a four punch combination!
Eppinga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shuler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eppinga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shuler scrambles back to his feet.
Eppinga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eppinga shoots in for a double leg but Shuler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Eppinga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shuler's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Shuler moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eppinga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eppinga trying to control but Shuler is working from the bottom.
Shuler has a closed guard, preventing Eppinga from standing up.

Eppinga gets to his feet - Shuler follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga shoots in looking for a takedown but Shuler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eppinga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Eppinga as Shuler shoots in.
Bertus Eppinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Shuler.

Shuler takes the fight into the clinch.

Shuler breaks from the clinch.
Eppinga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eppinga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Shuler darts in and clinches Eppinga up against the cage.
Eppinga takes an elbow to the temple.
Shuler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eppinga.
Eppinga is trying to push Shuler away but Shuler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shuler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Shuler as the two fighters clinch.
Shuler lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shuler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eppinga's defenses.
Eppinga can't break the clinch.

Shuler successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eppinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shuler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eppinga looking to sit in guard and control but Shuler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Bertus Eppinga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eppinga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertus Eppinga!
Bertus Eppinga made sure to mention his sponsor, Formula 51 in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamsha Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beau Oxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oxer has chosen Pretender - Foo fighters as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gonzales
vs
Oxer

180 cm
25
136 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

173 cm
25
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamsha Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beau Oxer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales with a poor takedown
and Oxer counters with a right hand to the body.
Oxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Oxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Oxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Oxer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Donk. Oxer catches Gonzales right on the button with a cross.
Oxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzaless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzales takes a swing at Oxer's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oxer but Oxer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamsha Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxer throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.
Oxer works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Oxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Oxer as he connects with a hook.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Oxer avoids them all with ease.
Oxer jabs Gonzales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beau Oxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales fails with the takedown
and Oxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oxer connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Oxer does no damage.
Nice body punch from Oxer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Oxer.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Oxer.
Oxer looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Oxer thows a body shot but no joy.
Oxer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzales's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oxer.
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzales drops his hands momentarily and Oxer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oxer with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxer. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.
Jab, jab by Oxer - just one landing.
Oxer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oxer lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Oxer.

Gonzales is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxer jabs at Gonzales's body.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Oxer finds it's way through Gonzales's defenses.
Oxer cracks Gonzales with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gonzales tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oxer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gonzales is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Oxer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altair Tuner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, snowgoons - the hatred. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tuner
vs
Gruber

183 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BALCO UNIFORM

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Altair Tuner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuner tries to clinch but Gruber moves away

and Gruber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tuner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuner's elbow.
Tuner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuner is trying to break the clinch but Gruber is controlling him.

Gruber manages to break the clinch.
Gruber has his takedown stuffed
and Tuner counters with a one-two to the body.
Tuner shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruber tries to sprawl out of it but Tuner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruber shoots for a takedown but Tuner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt - Tuner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Altair Tuner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Gruber.
Tuner tries to clinch but Gruber moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuner delivers a nice body kick.
Gruber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tuner gets caught flat footed, as Gruber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gruber looks gassed!

Gruber gets to his feet - Tuner follows without any prompting.

Tuner shoots in and gets a takedown into Gruber's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuner postures up in Gruber's guard and throws a big left but Gruber blocks it.

Gruber is working an open guard so Tuner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tuner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Tuner lands but Gruber takes it in his stride.
Tuner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gruber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tuner fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuner fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuner tries to clinch but Gruber is having none of it.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Tuner.
Tuner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Gruber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuner wants to improve his position but Gruber is controlling well.
Gruber controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gruber is stalling in the full guard.
Gruber prevents Tuner from getting back to his feet.
Gruber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lukas Gruber wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gruber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tuner did well to prevent Gruber getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber is pressing down on Tuner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuner is holding on for now.
Gruber slows the pace down in half guard.
Tuner is refusing to be controlled, as Gruber sits in half guard.

Gruber is trying to work for a kimura but Tuner is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuner trying to control but Gruber postures up.
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 Altair Tuner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tuner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruber as he avoids it easily.
Gruber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuner defends it nicely.
Tuner throws a low kick, looking for Gruber's leg but Gruber calmly moves out of range.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Tuner.
A right-left combo lands from Tuner.

Gruber feints and as Tuner raises his hands in defense, Gruber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuner pulls Gruber in to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gruber postures up and lands a big shot to Tuner's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuner is looking to stand up but Gruber isn't so interested in that idea.
Gruber connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber content to stall in guard here.

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

Gruber closes the distance and pushes Tuner back into the cage.
Gruber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuner pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gruber tightens his grip and picks Tuner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tuner manages to land in guard.
Gruber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuner is keeping the position for now.
Gruber passes into half guard.
Tuner is looking for a sweep. Gruber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuner is working hard here to advance position.
Gruber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Gruber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lukas Gruber.
Gruber shoots in but no luck this time.
Altair Tuner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Gruber.
Gruber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruber somewhat.
Altair Tuner is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gruber's head.
Tuner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gruber sprawls well. Gruber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuner gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuner tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gruber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gruber dives into side control.
Gruber 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.
Gruber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tuner's legs.
Tuner can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gruber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lukas Gruber has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Gruber crashes against the mat.
Gruber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuner keeps working.
Gruber takes a little break here. Tuner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Gruber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gruber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuner to the mat! Tuner manages to get full guard.
Gruber postures up.
Gruber stays in close to Tuner's body and controls the position.

Tuner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gruber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuner is keeping the position for now.
Tuner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gruber manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuner wants to get back to full guard.
Gruber lands with a punch from half guard.
Tuner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gruber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tuner is trying to stand.
Gruber 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gruber is nestled in close to Tuner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gruber 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.
Gruber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gruber working for a submission but Tuner is keeping him at bay.
Gruber looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuner wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gruber working Tuner over with strikes here.
Gruber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuner is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tuner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Gruber has hold of Tuner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tuner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Gruber goes for an armbar but Tuner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tuner.

Gruber is working an open guard so Tuner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tuner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gruber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gruber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruber somewhat.
Altair Tuner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Gruber.
Tuner throws a head kick but Gruber moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuner closes the distance and clinches up with Gruber, looking for a takedown. Tuner pushes Gruber against the cage but Gruber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Gruber has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Gruber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Gruber!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Del Calvanella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Robitaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Calvanella might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A. Chelentano - Ma Perke. Frederic Robitaille will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Del Calvanella
vs
Robitaille

194 cm
21
227 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignacio Del Calvanella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederic Robitaille!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robitaille scores with the left hand. Del Calvanella knows he should have avoided that one.
Robitaille misses with a wild body shot.

Robitaille forces Del Calvanella back against the cage and clinches.

Robitaille breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robitaille walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Del Calvanella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robitaille tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Calvanella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Robitaille. Those never looked like landing.
Robitaille looks to land a combination but Del Calvanella avoids it well.
Del Calvanella blocks a jab.
Del Calvanella keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederic Robitaille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robitaille clinches with his opponent.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robitaille lands an elbow.
Robitaille working away.
The ground and pound from Robitaille seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Del Calvanella throws Robitaille to one side and escapes!
Robitaille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robitaille doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Calvanella circles away.

Robitaille darts in and clinches Del Calvanella up against the cage.

Robitaille breaks from the clinch.

Del Calvanella shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robitaille napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robitaille is not content to let Del Calvanella control the position.
Robitaille being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robitaille tries to bench press Del Calvanella off him but Del Calvanella keeps the position.
Del Calvanella works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Del Calvanella fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Del Calvanella has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Robitaille looks gassed!
Del Calvanella looking to finish Robitaille with some ground and pound. This is bad for Robitaille!

Del Calvanella is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Robitaille is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Robitaille flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Del Calvanella anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Robitaille and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Del Calvanella slips an arm under Robitaille chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Del Calvanella has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Del Calvanella is squeezing on Robitaille like an anaconda would it's prey. Robitaille fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ignacio Del Calvanella!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Mister T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister T has chosen Coolio - Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shaq Mister T looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Coton
vs
Mister T

190 cm
21
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
245 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Mister T!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coton clinches with his opponent.
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mister T looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Coton.
Coton lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Coton.

It looks like Shaq Mister T has been cut.
Coton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mister T backwards.
Coton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coton working Mister T over with knees to the body.
Mister T takes an elbow to the temple.
Coton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Coton.
Coton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mister T is rocked!
Coton pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Mister T! Coton unloads with more strikes and Mister T sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Coton!
Jamie Coton is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Coton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.