UFL 1: Uprising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Van Braam
vs
Jackson

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tycho Van Braam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Braam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Braam enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Braam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Van Braam is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Van Braam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Van Braam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Van Braam tries to pass.
Van Braam wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Braam trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Braam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson controlling Van Braam's posture.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Braam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samuel Jackson.
Van Braam shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Braam won't be happy with that.
Van Braam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Van Braam's hands, connecting with Van Braam's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Braam tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is thwarting Van Braam's attempts to control the position.
Jackson working over Van Braam with some ground and pound. Van Braam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Braam is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Braam avoid being mounted?
Van Braam is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Braam regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Van Braam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Braam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is in close to Van Braam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Braam trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Braam has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.

Van Braam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Braam swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Van Braam's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Van Braam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Van Braam controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Braam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Van Braam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Van Braam moves into the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Braam wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Braam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Braam tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Braam regains guard immediately.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Braam trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Van Braam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Braam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Braam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson postures up.
Samuel Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Braam thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Van Braam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Van Braam!
Van Braam wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Braam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Van Braam wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Braam throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tycho Van Braam wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Van Braam's guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Braam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Braam is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Van Braam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Van Braam wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Van Braam looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Braam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tycho Van Braam wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Braam to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson stands up over Van Braam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Braam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Braam dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Van Braam's head and hops out.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Van Braam's guard.
Van Braam is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Van Braam wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Van Braam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Braam trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Braam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Braam passes into side control.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Braam trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

Van Braam looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Braam looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Braam 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.
Van Braam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Van Braam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samuel Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Braam trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tycho Van Braam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravel Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knoxville
vs
Williams

170 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ravel Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knoxville has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knoxville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Knoxville which made him look bad.
Knoxville lands a jab to Williams's midsection.

Knoxville scores a takedown into full mount!
Knoxville avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Knoxville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knoxville has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knoxville knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Knoxville lands with some strikes.
Knoxville scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams regains half guard.
Knoxville working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Knoxville thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knoxville's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knoxville's back!
Williams misses with a punch to the head.
Knoxville is really stuck here.
Williams is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Knoxville up.
Good control from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
Williams biding his time, controlling Knoxville.
Williams throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Williams is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Knoxville up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams working for the choke.

Williams is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Knoxville won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Williams off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ravel Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dum Vivimus Vivamus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sdsa Xcas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vivamus comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vivimus Vivamus
vs
Xcas

196 cm
25
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Vivimus Vivamus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sdsa Xcas!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xcas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vivamus was covering up waiting for the punch and Xcas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vivamus wants to get back to his feet but Xcas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xcas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xcas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xcas throwing strikes from guard but Vivamus blocks nicely.
Xcas throws a big right hand that misses.
Xcas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vivamus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xcas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xcas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xcas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xcas gets to his feet - Vivamus follows without any prompting.
Vivamus tries to clinch there but Xcas circles away.
Xcas shoots in but Vivamus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xcas fails with the takedown.

Vivamus closes the distance and clinches.
Vivamus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vivamus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vivamus lands a nice knee to the body.
Xcas looks gassed!
Vivamus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xcas being controlled against the cage.
Vivamus landing knees to the head.

It looks like Sdsa Xcas has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vivamus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vivamus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xcas can't get the takedown.
Dum Vivimus Vivamus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sdsa Xcas.
Vivamus crunches a lovely knee into Xcas's ribcage.
Vivamus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vivamus scores a nice knee to the body.
Xcas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Vivamus.
Vivamus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vivamus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xcas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vivamus scores with a knee to the head.
Xcas takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Sdsa Xcas's cut even more.
Vivamus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vivamus lands an elbow inside that Xcas shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivamus scores with a knee to the head.
Vivamus stalling.
Vivamus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xcas's defenses.
Vivamus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xcas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vivamus after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Vivamus.

The cut above Sdsa Xcas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xcas takes an elbow to the forehead.

Sdsa Xcas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vivamus slows down the pace here.
Vivamus lands a knee to the head.
Vivamus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vivamus working Xcas over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivamus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vivamus scores with a knee to the head.
Vivamus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xcas's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sdsa Xcas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dum Vivimus Vivamus!
Dum Vivimus Vivamus made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conroy Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Zakharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blevins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is she thinks my tractor is sexy. Zakharov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian National Anthem. Cyril Zakharov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Conroy Blevins's chin.

Blevins
vs
Zakharov

170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conroy Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cyril Zakharov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakharov with a poor takedown

and Blevins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Blevins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Zakharov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blevins pulls his head out easily.
Blevins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zakharov tries to roll over but Blevins keeps him under control.
Blevins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blevins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakharov keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Conroy Blevins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Blevins closes the distance and clinches.
Zakharov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blevins after a bit of a struggle.
Zakharov tries to pull guard but Blevins holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakharov drops back down to his feet.
Conroy Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyril Zakharov.
Blevins prevents a takedown attempt there.

Blevins pulls guard effortlessly.
Blevins has control of Zakharov's left arm, preventing Zakharov from doing any damage.
Zakharov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blevins is pulling down on Zakharov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakharov, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blevins is on top in guard.
Blevins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Zakharov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blevins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Conroy Blevins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zakharov fails with the takedown

and Blevins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Blevins is trying to trip Zakharov. He has hold of a leg but Zakharov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blevins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Blevins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blevins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakharov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Zakharov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakharov looks gassed!

Zakharov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blevins defends it easily.
Blevins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blevins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zakharov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Blevins shoots in and bounces Zakharov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blevins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conroy Blevins dominated that round.
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.

Blevins feints and as Zakharov raises his hands in defense, Blevins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Blevins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zakharov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blevins pinned against the cage. Blevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakharov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Blevins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blevins lands in his opponent's guard.
Blevins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakharov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zakharov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakharov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakharov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blevins controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Conroy Blevins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blevins tries for a takedown but Zakharov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zakharov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakharov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blevins but Blevins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zakharov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blevins sprawls well. Blevins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakharov gets slowly back to his feet.
Conroy Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyril Zakharov.
Horrible takedown by Zakharov or perhaps it was just good defense by Blevins which made him look bad.
Zakharov avoids the head kick by Blevins.

Blevins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zakharov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blevins is in Zakharov's guard.
Blevins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blevins throwing strikes from guard but Zakharov blocks nicely.
Zakharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blevins. 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.

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

Blevins shoots in and bounces Zakharov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Blevins stands up from Zakharov's guard - Blevins perhaps looking for a knockout.

Blevins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blevins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blevins looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blevins working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zakharov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Blevins! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Conroy Blevins!
Post fight, Conroy Blevins stared into the camera and said 'YEE HAW !!! goin to go ride horses and kill sum dem deers '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now . Luis Alberto Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alberto Perez
vs
Rodriguez

190 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Gilop®
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez clinches.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Alexander Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Perez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luis Alberto Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perez obliges.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to control Perez's arms but Perez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perez prevents it.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perez just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Perez crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perez obliges.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Perez.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Perez working the clinch nicely. Rodriguez is working for position but Perez cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rodriguez crumples up against the cage and Perez lands two more shots before the ref can save Rodriguez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Luis Alberto Perez!
Luis Alberto Perez 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
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Stegnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is War. Julio Villar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Villar
vs
Stegnin

197 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirill Stegnin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stegnin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stegnin misses with a looping left.
Stegnin connects with a looping right hand.
Kirill Stegnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stegnin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stegnin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Stegnin as Villar shoots in.
Villar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stegnin.
Stegnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Villar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Villar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stegnin.
Villar walks into a left hand.
Villar circles away from the clinch attempt

and Villar counters with a single leg into guard. Stegnin didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar trying to control but Stegnin is working from the bottom.
Villar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Villar works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Villar is working for a kimura but Stegnin is defending it quite comfortably.
Villar prevents Stegnin from improving his position.

Villar is trying for a kimura here. Stegnin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Villar wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Villar!
Julio Villar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Living In America. Top Heavy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Frazier
vs
Heavy

195 cm
19
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Top Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heavy counters with a right hand to the body.
Heavy throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heavy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Donk. Heavy catches Frazier right on the button with a cross.
Heavy missing with a left hand there. Frazier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavy.
A swing and a miss from Heavy.
Frazier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heavy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frazier scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Heavy.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a right hand
and Frazier counters with a right hand to the body.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavy.
Heavy misses with a hook to the body
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heavy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frazier's head.
Heavy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Heavy is avoiding it.
Frazier tries to clinch but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heavy looks to land a right hand but Frazier moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a wild body shot.

Frazier darts in and clinches Heavy up against 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!
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavy's elbow.
Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavy backwards.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavy is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier.
Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
Frazier is leaning against Heavy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavy working hard to break the clinch.
Heavy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier tries a body shot but Heavy blocks it.
Frazier tries to work over Heavy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavy's elbow.
Frazier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavy's elbow.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Frazier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heavy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Heavy has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heavy throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Heavy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Heavy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavy. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heavy lands a jab to the nose.
Frazier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heavy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heavy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavy thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Heavy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavy jabs at Frazier's body.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier jabs Heavy right on the nose. Heavy blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Heavy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Heavy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavy scores with a nice head shot.
Heavy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heavy circles away quickly and effectively.
Heavy moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavy counters with a nice uppercut.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Heavy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Heavy moved out of range.
Tyrone Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Heavy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frazier doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavy. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavy scores with a jab.
Frazier blocks a jab.
Frazier wants to slow Heavy down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier takes a swing at Heavy's ribcage but misses.
Heavy with a nice cross.
Heavy checks the leg kick.
Heavy's corner calls for a 1-2. Heavy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heavy throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frazier walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Frazier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A shot to the liver by Heavy. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier lands a nice shot that snaps Heavy's head back.
Heavy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier lands with a good body shot.
Frazier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavy.
Frazier scores with a hook.
Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Heavy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy with a jab.
Heavy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heavy counters with a nice body shot.
Frazier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heavy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Heavy throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Heavy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frazier. Frazier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Heavy misses the jab.
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier defending well as Heavy loads up on a big left hand.
Heavy cracks Frazier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Heavy. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavy misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavy thinking.
Heavy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Heavy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Heavy.
Tyrone Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavy was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Heavy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heavy moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Heavy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
Frazier wants to land a leg kick but Heavy is out of range.
Top Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heavy takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heavy, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heavy loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier slips a jab from Heavy.
Heavy misses with a right hand
and Frazier counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Frazier!
Tyrone Frazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Pazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Bergstrom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bergstrom
vs
Pazur

182 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Untouchable Fight Gear
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Untouchable Fight Gear
Physical Entertainment Development Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Bergstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Pazur!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Bergstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergstrom connects with a crisp jab.
Bergstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bergstrom tries to bum rush Pazur with a series of wild strikes but Pazur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pazur fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Bergstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pazur moves away from the strike by Bergstrom.
Bergstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pazur walks into a stiff left hand from Bergstrom.

Pazur is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pazur is still on wobbly legs! Can Bergstrom finish him?
Bergstrom connects with a superb combination that knocks Pazur out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bergstrom before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pazur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josef Bergstrom!
Josef Bergstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.