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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Medranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medranda has chosen Buck dich as his entrance music. 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?



175 cm
29
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
180 cm
26
169 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Medranda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medranda.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Medranda sprawls well. He's pushed Melendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Medranda cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Medranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Melendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medranda.
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Medranda's waist but Medranda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Medranda.
Medranda lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda tries to work over Melendez's front leg with a kick but Melendez checks it.
Medranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medranda misses with a head kick.
Medranda throws a hook to the side of Melendez's head but Melendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Medranda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melendez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Medranda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Medranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melendez moves away.
Medranda throws a hook but Melendez avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melendez.
Carlos Medranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medranda throws a leg kick that misses.
Medranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Melendez. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Medranda throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Melendez as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Melendez.
Medranda tries to land a leg kick but Melendez saw it coming and moves away.
Medranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Melendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Medranda.
Medranda throws the left hand but Melendez avoids the punch easily.
Medranda swings away with a body shot that misses

and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Melendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medranda is just riding it out for now. Melendez eventually gives up the hold.
Medranda trying to control but Melendez postures up.

Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medranda defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medranda defends it well.
Medranda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Medranda keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
Melendez throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez won't allow Medranda to sweep him here.
Medranda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melendez prevents Medranda from getting back to his feet.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medranda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Medranda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Medranda throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medranda.
Medranda misses with a body kick.
Medranda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Medranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melendez circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Medranda.
Melendez blocks a head kick by Medranda.
Medranda throws a sloppy head kick and Melendez moves out of range easily.
Medranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medranda wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses.
Melendez slips under a jab from Medranda.
Melendez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medranda misses with a body kick.
Medranda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melendez's head.
Medranda throws a wild body kick that Melendez sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Medranda misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Medranda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Melendez moves out of range as Medranda strikes.
Carlos Medranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Medranda tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Medranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medranda throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Medranda.
Medranda misses with a body shot.
Medranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Melendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melendez slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Medranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Medranda. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Medranda misses.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Medranda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melendez shoots for a takedown but Medranda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Medranda tries to bum rush Melendez with a series of wild strikes but Melendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melendez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Melendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medranda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Medranda pushes Melendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Melendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Melendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Melendez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medranda can't do much from the bottom here.
Melendez with the ground and pound but Medranda regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Medranda looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medranda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Medranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medranda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Medranda is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Medranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Melendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Medranda.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Medranda.
Medranda throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
Medranda throws a right and a left that Melendez avoids nicely.
Medranda throws a poor cross that misses

and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Medranda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Melendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Melendez is working for a kimura but Medranda is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda wants to get back to his feet.
Medranda won't allow Melendez to pass to mount.
Medranda is trying to stand up here but Melendez is controlling him well.

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

Melendez is working for a submission of some sort.

Melendez is looking for a kimura but Medranda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melendez to get the leverage.
Medranda is trying to stand.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medranda defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Melendez is trying to work for a kimura but Medranda is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Medranda is defending well.
Melendez trying to control from half guard but Medranda is working away.
Medranda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Medranda keeps moving.
Melendez postures up.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
Medranda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melendez throwing strikes but missing.
Gilbert Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medranda keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez won't allow Medranda to get back to his feet.
Medranda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Medranda throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
Medranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medranda kicks Melendez off and gets back to his feet.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medranda but Medranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medranda throws a low kick but Melendez moves out of range easily.

Melendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez cracks Medranda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Medranda pushes Melendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Melendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Melendez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Medranda throws a body kick that misses.
Melendez misses with a body shot.

Melendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Medranda's guard.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medranda wants to stand but Melendez is controlling the position.
Melendez trying to control but Medranda is working from the bottom.
Melendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Melendez prevents Medranda from getting back to his feet.
Melendez trying to control but Medranda is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Gilbert Melendez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A swing and a miss from Medranda.
Medranda is looking to land body kicks.
Medranda tried to score with a low kick but Melendez checks it.
Medranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medranda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Medranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Medranda tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Medranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medranda misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Medranda.
Melendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medranda defends it nicely.
Medranda throws out a powerful jab.
Melendez slips under a jab from Medranda.
Medranda lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medranda.
Medranda throws a one two combo.
Medranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Medranda scores with a three punch combo!
Medranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Medranda.
Melendez avoids a kick to the body.
Medranda misses with a head kick.
Medranda wants to land a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Medranda.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Medranda.
Medranda stuffs the takedown.
Medranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
Medranda misses with a head kick.
Medranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melendez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick from Medranda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez dodges the punch combination from Medranda.
Melendez fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Medranda dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Medranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melendez circles away quickly and effectively.
Medranda throws a right and a left that Melendez avoids nicely.

Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Medranda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Medranda's guard.
Medranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Medranda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medranda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Medranda keeps moving.
Medranda working a defensive guard here.

Melendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Medranda dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Medranda passes into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Medranda is controlling well.
Medranda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Melendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medranda pulls his head out easily.
Melendez wants to get back to full guard.
Medranda trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Medranda uses his free foot to push down on Melendez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Melendez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melendez tries to lock up and control but Medranda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Medranda controlling his opponent.
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Medranda looking to control but Melendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medranda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melendez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melendez is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medranda tries to control but Melendez wriggling away.
Melendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Medranda controlling from mount.
Medranda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Melendez is looking to get to half guard.
Medranda controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melendez is looking to escape.
Melendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Medranda has a good base and remains in mount.
Medranda trying to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Gilbert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melendez working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medranda controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Medranda.
I think Medranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Medranda!

After the fight, Carlos Medranda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Connor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Bisping's chin.



175 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0
180 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bisping.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping scores with a punch to the head.
Bisping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connor momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bisping, as that shot connected.
Bisping lands a jab to the nose.
Bisping scores with a jab to the head.
Connor has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping connects with a right hand. Connor shakes it off.
Bisping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connor's head backwards.
Bisping comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bisping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bisping lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!

Connor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Bisping is trying to improve his position.
Connor working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor controls the position.
Bisping can't do much from the bottom here.
Connor is looking to take a break and control but Bisping is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bisping is trying to control Connor's posture but Connor avoids it.
Bisping really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bisping is looking for a sweep.
Bisping is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Connor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bisping is trying to escape the mount.
Bisping wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Bisping's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Bisping defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Connor's arms.
Bisping tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bisping just trying to survive but Connor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bisping tries to break free.

Connor is looking for the choke from the back position but Bisping is controlling his hands well.
Bisping needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Connor tries to get the hooks in deep but Bisping pushed the leg off.
Bisping is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bisping surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bisping wants to escape the position.
Bisping is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bisping manages to reverse the position and now he's in Connor's guard. Nice work there by Bisping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.


Nice shot lands for Bisping.
Connor takes one to the chin there.
Bisping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bisping scores with the left hand. Connor knows he should have avoided that one.
Bisping dips to his left and cracks Connor with an uppercut!
A jab from Bisping finds it's way through Connor's defenses.

Connor is rocked!
Bisping might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bisping lands with a good body shot.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor slips under a jab from Bisping.
Bisping jabs at Connor's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
Bisping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bisping throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Bisping misses with a looping right.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bisping throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
Connor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connor has time to react.
Bisping drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Connor right on the button. Connor goes down! Bisping follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bisping gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bisping!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Wladamir Klitschko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



180 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0
207 cm
27
248 lbs
4 - 2 - 1
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Spar moves out of range.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klitschko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klitschko stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klitschko!
Spar is breathing heavily.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Spar moves out of range.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Wrestling Spar has been cut.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Spar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klitschko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko lands a two punch combo.
Klitschko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spar eats them both and turns towards Klitschko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wrestling Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klitschko pinned against the ropes. Klitschko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spar moves forwards but Klitschko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Klitschko.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klitschko as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Klitschko.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Klitschko. That snapped Spar's head back.
Spar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spar in his tracks.
Klitschko tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klitschko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spar.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klitschko thuds his right hand into Spar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Spar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klitschko lands a nice hook to Spar's body. Spar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Spar avoids it well.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wladamir Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klitschko, as that shot connected.
Klitschko scores with a jab.
Klitschko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Klitschko as Spar shoots in.
Nice cross by Klitschko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Donk. Klitschko catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Klitschko both land. Nice combination.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klitschko's waist but Klitschko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spar off to one side.
Klitschko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Spar or perhaps it was just good defense by Klitschko which made him look bad.
Klitschko tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Spar is avoiding it.
Klitschko lands with a nice combination. Spar backs away looking to recover.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Spar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spar scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spar backs up against the ropes.

Klitschko gets caught napping as Spar dives in and scores a takedown. Klitschko manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spar throws an elbow that misses. Klitschko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spar's guard. Nice move by Klitschko!
Spar has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Klitschko wants to stand but Spar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spar tries to get out of the position.
Spar wants to get back to his feet but Klitschko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klitschko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spar is proving hard to escape from.
Klitschko trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Klitschko wants to get up but he can't break Spar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wladamir Klitschko.

Spar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spar throwing strikes but missing.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Spar throws a big elbow that misses.
Spar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klitschko wants to stand but Spar is controlling the position.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Spar is in close to Klitschko's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Spar 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.
Spar throwing strikes but missing.
Klitschko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet but Spar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spar throws a big right hand that misses.
Spar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spar stops Klitschko from standing up.
Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klitschko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spar is controlling him.
Spar throws a big elbow that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spar won't allow Klitschko to get back to his feet.
Spar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
Spar throws a big right hand that misses.
Spar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klitschko wants to stand and escape but Spar is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.
Spar stands up over Klitschko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladamir Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Spar shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klitschko lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klitschko lands a jab-cross combination.
Spar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klitschko sprawls well. Klitschko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Wladamir Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Spar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klitschko!
Klitschko scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spar moves forwards but Klitschko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klitschko pinned against the ropes. Klitschko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Spar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klitschko lands a body shot.
Spar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Spar shoots for a double leg takedown but Klitschko sprawls well. He's pushed Spar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klitschko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Spar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klitschko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klitschko's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet but Spar drags him back down.
Spar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spar lands some shots froms side control.
Spar working the ground and pound from side control.
Klitschko defending against the ground and pound.
Wrestling Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Spar.
Spar trying to control the position but Klitschko is working away.
Klitschko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar cracks Klitschko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spar cracks Klitschko with a big right hand but Klitschko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Klitschko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Spar landing strikes.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
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!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is not content to let Spar control the position.
Klitschko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Klitschko down.
Klitschko is not content to let Spar control the position.
Klitschko is trying to buck Spar off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spar throws a strike aimed at the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko avoids it well.
Spar working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spar working the ground and pound but Klitschko is defending the strikes.
Spar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Klitschko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spar.
Spar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klitschko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Klitschko some visible discomfort.
Spar lands an elbow.
Spar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spar trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spar is putting a hurting on Klitschko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Klitschko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spar is trying to ground and pound but Klitschko uses the momentary lack of control by Spar to regain half guard.
Spar working over Klitschko with some ground and pound. Klitschko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spar throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Spar.
Spar lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 19:19
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 19:19
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.



181 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening


KAISER


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Fonseca.
Fonseca tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Fonseca's guard.
Fonseca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fonseca is on top in guard.
Fonseca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonseca is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fonseca from controlling successfully.
Fonseca's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Guilherme Fonseca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fonseca shoots in.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonseca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fonseca on the ground.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Fonseca to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonseca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonseca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to advance position but Fonseca has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fonseca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't escape the position.
Fonseca unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Fonseca is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Fonseca's attempts to control the action.
Fonseca prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Fonseca's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to hold on but Fonseca postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith wants to hold on but Fonseca pushes him away.
Smith has given up his back. Will we see Fonseca going for some submissions?
Fonseca tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.

Fonseca has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fonseca working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fonseca has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fonseca gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fonseca.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Fonseca.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.

Fonseca has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fonseca's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fonseca is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith holding both Fonseca 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Fonseca is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.

Fonseca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fonseca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is really struggling to control Fonseca but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guilherme Fonseca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!



Fonseca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fonseca wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Fonseca keeps moving and retains side control.
Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Fonseca taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Fonseca is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes Fonseca off looking to stand but Fonseca dives back in and keeps control.

Fonseca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is staying active underneath Fonseca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith won't allow Fonseca to pass to mount.
Well, if Fonseca 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.
Smith pushes Fonseca off looking to stand but Fonseca dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fonseca is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Guilherme Fonseca has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fonseca tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fonseca to the ground. Fonseca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown

and Fonseca counters by clinching up.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fonseca jumps guard.
Fonseca is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fonseca keeps moving.
Fonseca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fonseca with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throws a strike but Fonseca avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme Fonseca has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. DeAndre Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fonseca is defended easily by Smith.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith is putting a hurting on Fonseca here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is putting a hurting on Fonseca here, landing some big shots from side control.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fonseca manages to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Fonseca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith pushing down on Fonseca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fonseca trying to control from the bottom.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fonseca's head.
Smith winds up and cracks Fonseca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fonseca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to advance position but Fonseca counters by regaining guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonseca keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Fonseca keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fonseca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fonseca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fonseca has wrist control.
Fonseca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Fonseca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
DeAndre Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 19:19
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 19:19
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakalas has chosen Deliver Me as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



187 cm
27
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
169 cm
26
172 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin
Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakalas shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick from Cage.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sakalas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a left and a right that stings Sakalas.
Sakalas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cage circles away.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Sakalas.
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakalas gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakalas is looking to clinch.
Cage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakalas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakalas avoids a kick to the body.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Sakalas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakalas.
Sakalas looks gassed!
Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - Cage scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Sakalas misses with an uppercut.
Sakalas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Sakalas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage connects with the punch.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakalas. That did some damage!
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakalas's sensitive parts.
Cage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Sakalas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakalas takes one on the button.
Sakalas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cage feints and then cracks Sakalas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakalas down.
That kick from Cage tenderised Sakalas's leg. Sakalas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakalas.
Sakalas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakalas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cage.
Sakalas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Cage throws a combination. Sakalas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage throws a series of punches but Sakalas avoids them all with ease.
Sakalas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakalas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cage lands a high kick!
Sakalas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jonas Sakalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakalas is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Cage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage throws a leg kick

and Sakalas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cage's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakalas is one step ahead there.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakalas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakalas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakalas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Cage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Sakalas is proving a slippery customer.
Sakalas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakalas stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Cage pulls Sakalas in close to prevent any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage controls Sakalas momentarily but Sakalas frees himself.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.

Sakalas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakalas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakalas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Sakalas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakalas chips away with some ground and pound.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control the position but Sakalas postures up.
Cage has momentary wrist control but Sakalas slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.

Sakalas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakalas has managed to get both his arms back between Cage's legs - danger averted.
Sakalas throwing strikes but missing.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakalas on the ground.
Cage is pulling down on Sakalas's head to control his posture.

Sakalas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakalas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakalas landing with the ground and pound.
Cage is trying to control the position but Sakalas postures up.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakalas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakalas.
Sakalas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.

Sakalas drops back looking for a leg! Cage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cage manages to kick Sakalas off! Sakalas jumps back into Cage's guard.
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cage will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakalas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakalas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakalas is one step ahead there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakalas is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakalas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakalas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakalas preventing the sweep.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Sakalas wants to clinch.
Sakalas tries for a takedown but Cage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakalas looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Sakalas shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Sakalas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Sakalas.
Sakalas looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage leaves Sakalas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakalas avoids the head kick by Cage.
A head kick from Cage lands but Sakalas takes it in his stride.
Cage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakalas is breathing heavily.
Sakalas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage fakes the leg kick and cracks Sakalas in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cage thuds a left hand into Sakalas's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Sakalas moves out of range easily.
Cage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakalas's head.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakalas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
Sakalas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakalas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Cage scores with a head kick.
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!
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakalas's calf.
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakalas's sensitive parts.
Sakalas shoots in but no luck this time.
Cage is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakalas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakalas at a distance.
Cage slips under a jab from Sakalas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cage.
Sakalas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cage.
Sakalas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage lands a two punch combo.
Sakalas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Sakalas on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Sakalas off balance momentarily.
Sakalas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakalas fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakalas. That did some damage!
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Sakalas off balance momentarily.
Cage connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakalas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakalas scrambles back to his feet.
Sakalas misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakalas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakalas off to one side.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sakalas shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakalas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakalas looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cage jabs Sakalas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage feints a jab promting Sakalas to slip. Cage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakalas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cage is looking to wear down Sakalas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakalas slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage stuns Sakalas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Crunch! Cage slams his shin into Sakalas's torso.
Cage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Cage.
That kick from Cage tenderised Sakalas's leg. Sakalas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
Sakalas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Sakalas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakalas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakalas drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
Sakalas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cage keeps Sakalas at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
Cage connects with a looping right hand.
Sakalas shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Cage lands with a nice combination. Sakalas backs away looking to recover.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cage works over Sakalas's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Cage.
That kick from Cage tenderised Sakalas's leg. Sakalas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage cracks a nice hook into Sakalas's ribs.
Cage scores with a head kick. Sakalas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Sakalas wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakalas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakalas somewhat.
Cage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakalas's head.
Cage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sakalas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakalas has a takedown stuffed.
Sakalas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakalas.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Sakalas backpedaling.
Cage connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakalas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage throws a head kick but Sakalas moves out of range.
Sakalas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Sakalas shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Sakalas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakalas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cage thumps Sakalas with a low kick.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Sakalas backpedaling.
Sakalas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakalas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakalas misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
Cage lands a head kick. Sakalas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Sakalas's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakalas tries to avoid it.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakalas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jonas Sakalas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 20:18
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:18
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!

Johnny Cage spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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