VFF 15: 170 Title Tourney Rd 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Jarzynka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Broden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomi Jarzynka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jarzynka
vs
Broden

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Jarzynka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broden feints a jab promting Jarzynka to slip. Broden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarzynka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Tomi Jarzynka has been cut.

Broden drives through and clinches with Jarzynka against the cage.
Broden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarzynka tries to pull guard but Broden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jarzynka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jarzynka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Broden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jarzynka is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Broden rolls with it to try and escape but Jarzynka cranks on the arm and Broden is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomi Jarzynka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingmir Fischson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingmir Fischson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fischson
vs
Gordon

193 cm
19
269 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingmir Fischson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Fischson. Fischson maintains the clinch.
Fischson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.

Fischson has clasped his hands together around Gordon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.

Fischson stands up and beckons Gordon to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gordon!
Fischson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Fischson tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Fischson tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fischson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fischson moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Fischson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ingmir Fischson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Gordon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fischson has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gordon jumps guard but Fischson stands there with Gordon around his waist. Gordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fischson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fischson is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fischson stalling.

Fischson pulls guard effortlessly.
Fischson wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischson is retaining full guard.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Fischson blocks nicely.
Fischson wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon trying to control but Fischson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fischson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Fischson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fischson is stalling here.

Gordon decides to pull guard.

Fischson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fischson stuffs the takedown.

Fischson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fischson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fischson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents Fischson from getting back to his feet.
Fischson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.

Fischson wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Fischson lands a two punch combo.
Fischson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Fischson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fischson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fischson throws a series of strikes that have Gordon backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingmir Fischson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Fischson finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Fischson keeps it at a distance.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Fischson sprawls well.
Fischson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.

Fischson moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.

Fischson jumps into guard, dragging Gordon to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Fischson keeps moving.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fischson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fischson tries to get out of the position.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Fischson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steven Gordon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Fischson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gordon is breathing heavily.

Fischson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fischson tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fischson is looking for a takedown.
Fischson keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fischson leaning against his opponent.

Fischson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but Fischson is working from the bottom.

Fischson pushes Gordon off and scrambles back to his feet.

Fischson moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fischson to keep the fight standing.
Ingmir Fischson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Gordon.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fischson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fischson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fischson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fischson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fischson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fischson wants a takedown.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Fischson's ribcage. Fischson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fischson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Fischson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fischson is controlling him.
Fischson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fischson 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ingmir Fischson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Fischson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.

Fischson 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 second round but I would say that Ingmir Fischson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fischson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fischson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fischson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fischson avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Fischson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Fischson manages to pull guard.
Gordon prevents Fischson from getting back to his feet.

Fischson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ingmir Fischson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fischson rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Fischson lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fischson gets control of Gordon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fischson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon pushes down on Fischson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ingmir Fischson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fischson is not content to let Gordon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Gordon prevents Fischson from standing back up.
Fischson is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Gordon was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Fischson rushes Gordon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fischson'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.
Fischson tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Fischson back against the cage.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fischson after a bit of a struggle.
Fischson wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Gordon jumps guard and drags Fischson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fischson is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fischson won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.

We're going to have a standup here because Ingmir Fischson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Fischson pushes him off.

Fischson takes the fight into the clinch.

Gordon pulls guard successfully.

Fischson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gordon, up you get!
Ingmir Fischson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fischson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fischson clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Fischson jumps guard and drags Gordon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Fischson wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fischson has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fischson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischson is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steven Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ingmir Fischson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fischson looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ingmir Fischson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fischson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingmir Fischson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christer Fugelsang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merval Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fugelsang
vs
Jacobson

188 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Christer Fugelsang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merval Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Fugelsang throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Fugelsang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fugelsang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Fugelsang lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fugelsang dodges the punch combination from Jacobson.
Fugelsang lands a body shot.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Fugelsang moves out of range.
Jacobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fugelsang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fugelsang tests Jacobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fugelsang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fugelsang.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown but Fugelsang shows good takedown defense.
Fugelsang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Fugelsang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Fugelsang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fugelsang's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugelsang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fugelsang trying to control but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Jacobson keeping full guard, as Fugelsang tries to pass.

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

Jacobson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fugelsang defends it easily.
Fugelsang wants to stand but Jacobson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fugelsang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson controls Fugelsang momentarily but Fugelsang frees himself.
Fugelsang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobson has Fugelsang pulled in close to control his posture.
Fugelsang trying to control but Jacobson is working from the bottom.

Christer Fugelsang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fugelsang cracks Jacobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Fugelsang moves out of range easily.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick from Fugelsang.
Jacobson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fugelsang has his takedown stuffed

and Jacobson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fugelsang!
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!
Fugelsang is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jacobson with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Jacobson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fugelsang is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fugelsang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fugelsang is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobson has a good base and remains in mount.
Fugelsang has given up his back here.
Jacobson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fugelsang could be in trouble here!
Fugelsang tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobson trying to control momentarily.

Jacobson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fugelsang trying to control the position but Jacobson manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to get the hooks in deep but Fugelsang pushed the leg off.
Fugelsang wants to get back to his feet.

Jacobson working for a choke but Fugelsang is defending well.

Jacobson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fugelsang is covering up but some of the strikes from Jacobson are getting through and doing damage.
Fugelsang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jacobson tries to pass to full mount but Fugelsang defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jacobson stands up and beckons Fugelsang to join him on the feet.
Jacobson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fugelsang shoots for a takedown but Jacobson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses.
Fugelsang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Fugelsang misses.
Fugelsang with a jab.
Jacobson tries to clinch up.
Fugelsang throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Jacobson walks into a jab.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fugelsang misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fugelsang does it's job there.
Fugelsang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacobson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Fugelsang.
Jacobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fugelsang circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugelsang throws a right and a left that Jacobson avoids nicely.
Fugelsang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fugelsang sprawls well. Fugelsang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobson stuffs the takedown.
Fugelsang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fugelsang stuns Jacobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fugelsang lands an overhand right.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang lands a jab to the nose.
Fugelsang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fugelsang lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Fugelsang.
Jacobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang throws the kick towards the body but Jacobson avoids it.
Fugelsang throws a good cross that connects.
Fugelsang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christer Fugelsang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Fugelsang misses the target.
Christer Fugelsang is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Fugelsang as he connects with a hook.
Jacobson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fugelsang throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Fugelsang.
A big left from Fugelsang misses.
Fugelsang misses with a straight right.
Fugelsang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobson.
Fugelsang scores with a jab to the body.
Fugelsang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacobson wants to clinch.
Fugelsang motions for Jacobson to come forward. Fugelsang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fugelsang as he avoids it easily.
Fugelsang lands a body shot.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Fugelsang.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Fugelsang.
Jacobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fugelsang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobson wants to clinch up but Fugelsang keeps it at a distance.
Fugelsang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fugelsang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson is looking to clinch but Fugelsang is avoiding it.
Fugelsang misses with the combination.
Jacobson tries to bum rush Fugelsang with a series of wild strikes but Fugelsang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fugelsang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jacobson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobson is breathing heavily.
Fugelsang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacobson has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson working away.
Fugelsang is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Fugelsang looking for a sweep but Jacobson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fugelsang is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fugelsang is in a horrible position here. Jacobson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fugelsang is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christer Fugelsang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fugelsang throws a right and a left that Jacobson avoids nicely.
Jacobson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fugelsang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Fugelsang misses.
Jacobson avoids the head kick by Fugelsang.
Jacobson moves out of range as Fugelsang strikes.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fugelsang.
Merval Jacobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fugelsang misses with a looping right.
Jacobson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fugelsang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fugelsang defends it nicely.
Fugelsang lands a nice looking body shot.
Fugelsang throws a poor cross that misses

and Jacobson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fugelsang's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fugelsang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fugelsang looking to pass the guard.
Fugelsang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fugelsang is looking to advance position but Jacobson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jacobson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fugelsang to take his back!
Fugelsang tries to break free.

Jacobson looking to break Fugelsang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fugelsang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jacobson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Jacobson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang tries to escape the position.
Fugelsang is working hard here to advance position.

Jacobson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fugelsang has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Fugelsang right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fugelsang is really stuck here.
Jacobson doesn't have the hooks in and Fugelsang manages to turn into his guard.
Fugelsang slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fugelsang is working for a kimura but Jacobson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacobson wants to improve his position but Fugelsang is controlling well.

Fugelsang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fugelsang as he avoids it easily.
Christer Fugelsang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merval Jacobson.
Nice shot by Fugelsang.
Fugelsang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fugelsang.
Jacobson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Fugelsang - just one landing.
Fugelsang scores with a hook.
Fugelsang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang lands with a straight right. Jacobson didn't see that one coming.
Jacobson takes one on the button.
A big left from Fugelsang misses.
A combination from Fugelsang does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fugelsang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fugelsang fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson defending well as Fugelsang loads up on a big left hand.
Fugelsang looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fugelsang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobson walks into a straight right hand from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Fugelsang moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christer Fugelsang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fugelsang 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christer Fugelsang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Venom Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vortex might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VOIVOD into the abyss. Venom Vortex has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vortex
vs
Campbell

205 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Venom Vortex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vortex wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell shoots in but Vortex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell throws a right hand that Vortex ducks under and follows up with a left that Vortex also avoids with ease.
Venom Vortex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vortex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vortex throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Campbell moves into the clinch.
Vortex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vortex clobbers Campbell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Vortex catches Campbell right on the button with a cross.

Campbell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vortex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campbell is in Vortex's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Campbell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vortex, up you get!
Vortex thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Vortex both land. Nice combination.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vortex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Vortex tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vortex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Venom Vortex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Vortex lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vortex. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vortex.
Vortex leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Vortex or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell which made him look bad.
A lazy left from Vortex finds it's target.
Vortex connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortex lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.

Vortex shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campbell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vortex tries to stand but Campbell is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vortex's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Campbell is controlling Vortex's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Vortex decides to stand and escape the position.

Vortex shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campbell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortex is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Vortex from controlling successfully.
Vortex tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.

Vortex stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vortex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Campbell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vortex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vortex stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vortex as Campbell shoots in.
Vortex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vortex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vortex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Vortex.
Vortex throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vortex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Vortex there.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and Vortex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vortex lands the left hand.
Vortex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vortex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venom Vortex is winning the standup battle so far.
Vortex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DJ Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vortex circles away.
Vortex scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Vortex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Venom Vortex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt
and Vortex counters with a nice uppercut.
Vortex throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Vortex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vortex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Vortex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell slips a straight right by Vortex.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vortex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vortex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campbell.
Vortex punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and Vortex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vortex scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Campbell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vortex to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Vortex from controlling successfully.
Vortex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vortex wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.

Vortex decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get!
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt
and Vortex counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Campbell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vortex.
Vortex pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Campbell back to the cage. Vortex follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vortex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vortex misses with a wild body shot.
Vortex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Vortex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vortex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Vortex which made him look bad.
A jab from Vortex finds it's way through Campbell's defenses.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vortex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vortex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vortex lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell takes a swing at Vortex's ribcage but misses.
Vortex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Vortex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Vortex dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vortex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vortex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vortex loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Vortex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.

Vortex dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but Vortex is having none of it.
Campbell controls Vortex momentarily but Vortex frees himself.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vortex wants to stand and escape but instead Campbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex looking to control.
Vortex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Vortex looking for a sweep. Not yet Vortex, not yet.
Vortex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vortex tries to get out of the position.
Vortex wants to control the position but Campbell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vortex is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
Venom Vortex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vortex is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is keen to just control but Vortex is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vortex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. DJ Campbell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vortex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Vortex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vortex wants it to stay on the feet.
Vortex with a jab.
Vortex tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vortex throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vortex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Vortex misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell drops his hands momentarily and Vortex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vortex tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vortex to the ground. Vortex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Venom Vortex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vortex feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Vortex then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Campbell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vortex's guard.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Vortex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Vortex keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vortex seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Venom Vortex just wasn't active enough.
Nice body punch from Vortex.
DJ Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vortex throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Vortex sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell takes a swing at Vortex's ribcage but misses.
Venom Vortex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venom Vortex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vortex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venom Vortex!
Venom Vortex thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Neguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Stryker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Neguera
vs
Stryker

205 cm
28
219 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
28
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Neguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stryker tries to sprawl but Neguera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neguera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neguera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Neguera is looking for a kimura here.
Neguera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neguera not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Neguera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Neguera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Neguera is trying to work for a kimura but Stryker is defending well.

Neguera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neguera is trying to control the action in half guard but Stryker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stryker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neguera. 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Neguera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neguera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neguera thows a huge punch but Stryker dodges it nicely.
Neguera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stryker keeps working.

Neguera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stryker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neguera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker trying to hold on to Neguera's head to control him but Neguera postures up.

Neguera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stryker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabricio Neguera!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Zag Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maiquel Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose has chosen Skabo-Vuk Vuku Nikad Covek as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Luis
vs
Jose

185 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
27
201 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zag Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maiquel Jose!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Luis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Luis scores with a takedown into Jose's guard.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luis looking to pass the guard.

Jose pushes Luis off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis wants to clinch.

Jose tries to sprawl but Luis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Luis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jose tries to kick Luis off but Luis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luis wants to take a breather but Jose is having none of it.
Jose is trying to stand up here but Luis is controlling him well.
Well, if Luis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose pushes Luis off looking to stand but Luis dives back in and keeps control.
Luis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jose is looking to escape.
Luis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Luis is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jose is trying to stand back up but Luis is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Luis darts in and clinches Jose up against the cage.
Jose has had enough of the clinch but Luis keeps him there for the moment.

Jose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis dodges the punch combination from Jose.
Zag Luis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luis misses with the combination.
Maiquel Jose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jose misses with a hook to the body
and Luis counters with a left to the body.
Luis misses with a takedown attempt
and Jose counters with a straight right hand.
Luis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jose sprawls well. Jose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luis gets slowly back to his feet.

Luis has closed the distance and engaged Jose in a clinch.
Jose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luis keeps control of Jose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zag Luis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zag Luis 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.

Luis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jose counters with a right hand to the body.

Luis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Luis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Luis lands a nice forearm strike.
Luis lands some shots froms side control.
Jose is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luis looks up at the clock and then as Jose takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Luis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luis trying to control the position but Jose is working away.
The ground and pound from Luis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luis advances nicely into full mount.
Jose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Luis looking to finish Jose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jose!
Luis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jose looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is squirming around, avoiding Luis's attempts to control the action.
Jose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Luis controlling from mount.
Luis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jose hang on?
Jose wants to get back to his feet.
Luis trying to control but Jose is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose wants to try and get back to his feet.
Luis lands with some strikes.
Luis controlling from mount.
Luis trying to control but Jose is having none of it.
Luis lands a big shot there that rocks Jose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis controlling the position easily from mount.
Luis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Jose is rocked!
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!
Jose's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jose taking shots to the head.
Jose is still in real trouble! Can Luis finish him?
Jose wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jose seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Luis postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jose bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Luis and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zag Luis!
A very excited looking Zag Luis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Turtle comes to the cage accompanied by Ninja turtles theme song!!!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ninja Turtle
vs
Gloin

205 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Ninja Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gimli Gloin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gloin throws a jab when Ninja Turtle was well out of range.
Ninja Turtle lands a nice shot that snaps Gloin's head back.
Gloin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ninja Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gloin.
Ninja Turtle misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Gloin misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle scores with a leg kick.
Ninja Turtle connects with a body shot that sends Gloin's belly button to the back.
Ninja Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Gloin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja Turtle misses with a wild combination.
Ninja Turtle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gloin's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja Turtle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gloin.
Nice uppercut there from Ninja Turtle.
Gloin looks to land a right hand but Ninja Turtle moved out of range.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin looks to land a right hand but Ninja Turtle moved out of range.
Gloin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gloin misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Gloin misses.
Gloin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ninja Turtle can pounce on him.
Gloin loads up on a big right hand but Ninja Turtle slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Gloin.
Gloin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Don Ninja Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja Turtle throws a right hand that Gloin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gloin also avoids with ease.
Ninja Turtle connects with an inside leg kick.
Gloin looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ninja Turtle.
Gloin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ninja Turtle counters with an outside leg kick.
Ninja Turtle misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloin scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Ninja Turtle.
A lazy left from Gloin finds it's target.
Ninja Turtle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Gloin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ninja Turtle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloin.
Ninja Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Gloin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gloin misses with a hook.
Gloin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gloin misses with an uppercut. Ninja Turtle saw that one coming.
Ninja Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gloin misses with a wild body shot.
Gloin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gloin throws out a powerful jab.
Gloin throws a hook but Ninja Turtle blocks it.
Gloin scores with a three punch combo!
Gloin throws a nice looking combination but Ninja Turtle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ninja Turtle.
Gloin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick but Gloin moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Ninja Turtle moves forwards but Gloin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gloin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle scores with a leg kick.
Ninja Turtle delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Gloin finds it's target.
Ninja Turtle scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ninja Turtle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Gloin misses.
Ninja Turtle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ninja Turtle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja Turtle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ninja Turtle scores with a nice body kick.
Ninja Turtle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninja Turtle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gloin. That did some damage!
Ninja Turtle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ninja Turtle!
Ninja Turtle lands a head kick. Gloin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gloin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ninja Turtle scores with a kick to the body.
Gloin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice head kick!
Gloin misses with a double jab.
Gloin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ninja Turtle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ninja Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gloin.
Gloin lands a nice looking body shot.
Ninja Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Gloin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja Turtle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ninja Turtle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gloin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ninja Turtle can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ninja Turtle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Ninja Turtle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ninja Turtle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ninja Turtle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloin.
Gloin throws a hook to the side of Ninja Turtle's head but Ninja Turtle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ninja Turtle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gloin's head.
Gloin works Ninja Turtle's body with a nice hook.
Ninja Turtle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ninja Turtle connects with a high kick.
Gloin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gloin avoids the head kick by Ninja Turtle.
Gloin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gloin misses with a few strikes there.
Ninja Turtle scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja Turtle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gloin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gloin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ninja Turtle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gloin is breathing heavily.
Ninja Turtle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that Gloin semi-blocks.
Gloin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninja Turtle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gloin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gloin avoids the body shot from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gloin.
Don Ninja Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gloin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja Turtle lands a head kick!
Ninja Turtle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Ninja Turtle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gloin takes a swing at Ninja Turtle's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloin misses the jab.
Gloin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja Turtle lands with a nice body kick.
Ninja Turtle feints and then cracks Gloin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gloin down.
Ninja Turtle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gloin on the side of the head.
Ninja Turtle thows a body shot but no joy.
Ninja Turtle misses with a head kick.
Ninja Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gloin.
Gloin lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ninja Turtle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gloin scores with a body shot.
Ninja Turtle scores with a hook to the body. Gloin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ninja Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gloin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ninja Turtle has got the better of the exchanges.
Ninja Turtle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Ninja Turtle slams his shin into Gloin's torso.
Gloin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ninja Turtle.
A head kick misses from Ninja Turtle.
Gloin misses with a wild body shot.
Gloin throws a body punch but Ninja Turtle moves out of range.
Ninja Turtle defending well as Gloin loads up on a big left hand.
Gloin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ninja Turtle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ninja Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gloin.
Gloin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gloin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ninja Turtle lands a high kick!
Gloin misses the jab.
Ninja Turtle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gloin misses with a body shot.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice head kick!
Ninja Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja Turtle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gloin will feel that in the morning.
Ninja Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gloin.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ninja Turtle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ninja Turtle. Ninja Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Gloin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gloin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Don Ninja Turtle is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Gloin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from Gloin does no damage.
Ninja Turtle lands a head kick. Gloin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja Turtle thumps Gloin with a low kick.
Gloin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle connects with a high kick.
Ninja Turtle throws a leg kick which misses Gloin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gloin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Ninja Turtle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ninja Turtle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gloin throws out the jab.
Gloin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja Turtle.
Gloin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ninja Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloin is just out of range.
Gloin lands with a cross.
Gloin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ninja Turtle.
Gloin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ninja Turtle connects with a solid leg kick.
Gloin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninja Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ninja Turtle cracks a nice hook into Gloin's ribs.
Gloin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ninja Turtle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloin moves away.
Gloin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gloin looks to land a combination but Ninja Turtle avoids it well.
Ninja Turtle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gloin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ninja Turtle scores with a nice strike.
Ninja Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Gloin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ninja Turtle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ninja Turtle.
Gloin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ninja Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle is looking to wear down Gloin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ninja Turtle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gloin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gloin can do to turn this around?
Gloin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that half lands.
Ninja Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ninja Turtle lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a straight right.
Ninja Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloin is just out of range.
Gloin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ninja Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloin is just out of range.
Ninja Turtle ducks under a wild hook from Gloin.
Gloin misses with a few strikes there.
Gloin avoids the head kick by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle defending well as Gloin loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that half lands.
Gloin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Gloin misses its intended target.
A combination from Gloin does no damage.
Ninja Turtle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloin avoids the body shot from Ninja Turtle.
Some wild striking there from Gloin.
Ninja Turtle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ninja Turtle with a hook.
Ninja Turtle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gloin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ninja Turtle. That one must have hurt.
Gloin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja Turtle is just out of range.
Ninja Turtle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloin.
A head kick from Ninja Turtle lands but Gloin takes it in his stride.
Gloin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninja Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ninja Turtle thuds his shin into the meat of Gloin's side.
Ninja Turtle scores with a head kick. Gloin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ninja Turtle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Gloin does no damage.
Gloin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ninja Turtle.
Gloin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ninja Turtle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja Turtle lands a head kick!
Ninja Turtle scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gloin.
Gloin throws an overhand right that lands on Ninja Turtle's shoulder, as Ninja Turtle tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja Turtle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gloin scores with a jab to the body.
Gloin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ninja Turtle back to the cage. Gloin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gimli Gloin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Ninja Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gloin takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Ninja Turtle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ninja Turtle 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Trussell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trussell comes to the cage accompanied by Metronomy - Corinne. Learmont has chosen Deftones - Feiticeira as his entrance music. Stephen Learmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trussell
vs
Learmont

185 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Trussell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trussell lands a head kick. Learmont smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trussell scores with a sloppy right hand. Learmont should have avoided that one.
Trussell throws a leg kick but Learmont sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trussell with a jab.
Trussell misses with an uppercut. Learmont saw that one coming.
Duncan Trussell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trussell needs to keep his hands up - Learmont had a free shot at his head there.
Trussell moves out of range as Learmont strikes.
Trussell scores with a jab. Learmont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trussell just misses with a punch to the body.
Trussell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Learmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Trussell.
Trussell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Trussell blocks the leg kick.
Trussell works the jab nicely.

Learmont is rocked!
Trussell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Learmont circles away quickly and effectively.
Learmont is still on wobbly legs! Can Trussell finish him?
Learmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trussell.
Trussell throws a head kick but Learmont moves out of range.
Learmont slips under a jab from Trussell.
Trussell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trussell misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Learmont misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Trussell.
Trussell throws a jab when Learmont was well out of range.
Trussell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trussell throws a shot from downtown. Learmont moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell swinging wildly here.
Trussell is breathing heavily.
Learmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trussell.
Trussell throws a head kick that misses.
Learmont seems to have recovered his senses.
Learmont fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trussell throws out a loose jab but Learmont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Trussell misses its intended target.
Trussell misses with the combination.
Learmont works Trussell's body with a nice hook.
Learmont cracks Trussell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Learmont swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trussell counters with a nice body kick.
Learmont connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trussell. Trussell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trussell misses with a body kick.
Trussell moves out of range as Learmont strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont lands the left hand.

Trussell is rocked!
Learmont drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Trussell right on the button. Trussell goes down! Learmont follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Learmont gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Learmont!
A very excited looking Stephen Learmont rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayron Naar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naar's entrance music is TRIBAL SEEDS- MAD MAN. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Naar
vs
Destroyer

180 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayron Naar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naar feints and then cracks Destroyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Destroyer down.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destroyer works Naar's body with a nice hook.
Naar throws a front kick aimed at Destroyer's knee but Destroyer avoids it well.
Naar throws a head kick that misses.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Naar counters with a one-two to the body.
Naar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naar throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Naar moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Destroyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naar looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Naar misses.
Naar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Destroyer throws an off balance right hand
and Naar counters with an outside leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
Destroyer throws an off balance right hand
and Naar counters with a big head kick but Destroyer shrugs it off.
Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naar, right into the meat.
Tayron Naar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naar scores with a head kick. Destroyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Naar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by Naar.
Tayron Naar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Destroyer.
Naar looks for the body kick but Destroyer saw that one coming.
Naar throws a low kick, looking for Destroyer's leg but Destroyer calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer blocks the body kick.
Destroyer takes a swing at Naar's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer punishes Naar's body with a nice straight punch.
Destroyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naar.
Naar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer throws a right and a left that Naar avoids nicely.
Destroyer moves forwards but Naar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A clash of legs there as Destroyer blocks the low kick.
Destroyer moves out of range as Naar throws a body kick.
Naar defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Naar throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
That kick from Naar tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Destroyer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naar feints and then cracks Destroyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Destroyer down.
Destroyer misses with a left hand
and Naar counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar throws a leg kick but Destroyer checks it.
Destroyer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Destroyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naar throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Naar is looking to chop away at Destroyer's legs.
Destroyer throws a hook but Naar blocks it.
Naar throws a wild body kick that Destroyer sees coming a mile off.
Destroyer tries to land a front kick but Naar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Naar misses its intended target.
Destroyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Destroyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naar was covering up waiting for the punch and Destroyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Naar keeps moving.

Destroyer drops back looking for a leg! Naar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naar manages to kick Destroyer off! Destroyer jumps back into Naar's guard.
Naar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Naar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naar sees it coming and defends easily.
Destroyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Naar defends the submission attempt.
Destroyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naar!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Destroyer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Destroyer working for a guillotine from mount but Naar is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Destroyer!
Rocco Destroyer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ondrus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HARDCORE. Petr Ondrus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ondrus
vs
Brown

188 cm
25
202 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

183 cm
30
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Ondrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ondrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ondrus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ondrus lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ondrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ondrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ondrus has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Ondrus manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Ondrus moves into full mount!
Ondrus landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Ondrus landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondrus landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Ondrus unloading with bombs!

Brown is rocked!
Ondrus softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Brown is out cold! Ondrus jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Ondrus!
Petr Ondrus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.