MH3-Katalyst PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Schlepkopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystyn Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schlepkopper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some Techno Song. Kavanagh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Julie Ruin- VGi. Hans Schlepkopper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Schlepkopper
vs
Kavanagh

185 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Schlepkopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystyn Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh feints and then cracks Schlepkopper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schlepkopper down.
Schlepkopper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Schlepkopper clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Schlepkopper.
Schlepkopper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kavanagh tries to land knees in the clinch but Schlepkopper avoids the damage to the body.

Schlepkopper manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kavanagh! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krystyn Kavanagh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Power Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BKJN vs Partyraiser. 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?

Power Ranger
vs
Ingunn

172 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
149 lbs
4 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultimate Power Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power Ranger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ingunn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Power Ranger tries to land a knee to the head but Ingunn blocks with his arms.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.

Ingunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power Ranger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ingunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power Ranger pinned against the cage. Power Ranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power Ranger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ingunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power Ranger leaves Ingunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power Ranger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Ranger misses with a head kick.
Power Ranger throws a hook but Ingunn blocks it.
Ingunn fails with a takedown attempt.

Ingunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power Ranger, pushing him back against the cage.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but Power Ranger holds him up against the cage and eventually Ingunn drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Power Ranger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Power Ranger.
Ingunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ingunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power Ranger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power Ranger misses with a knee to the head.
Power Ranger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power Ranger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ingunn avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Power Ranger.
Ingunn throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power Ranger stops a takedown attempt from Ingunn.
Ingunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Power Ranger taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power Ranger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ingunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power Ranger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power Ranger missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power Ranger lands an elbow inside.
Power Ranger gets through Ingunn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power Ranger leaning against his opponent.
Ingunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Power Ranger trying to stall but Ingunn improves his position.
Power Ranger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Power Ranger controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ingunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ingunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ingunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Power Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingunn looking to pass the guard.
Ingunn looking to sit in guard and control but Power Ranger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ingunn pulls Power Ranger in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gusandall Ingunn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Power Ranger swinging wildly here.
Power Ranger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Power Ranger tries to sprawl out of it but Ingunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power Ranger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power Ranger misses with a series of wild punches.
Power Ranger tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ingunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power Ranger.

Ingunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingunn jumps guard but Power Ranger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power Ranger has Ingunn pushed against the cage.
Ingunn can't get the takedown.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
A bit of stalling here from Power Ranger.
Ingunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power Ranger stalling in the clinch.
Ingunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power Ranger looking to throw knees to the head but Ingunn is blocking nicely.
Ingunn goes for a takedown attempt but Power Ranger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power Ranger misses with a double jab
and Ingunn counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ingunn moves into the clinch.
Power Ranger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ingunn up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power Ranger throws an elbow but misses.
Power Ranger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingunn's elbow.
Power Ranger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ingunn is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ingunn avoiding damage as Power Ranger throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power Ranger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ingunn throws a head kick that misses.
Ingunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Power Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ingunn.
Power Ranger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ingunn looks for the body kick but Power Ranger saw that one coming.

Power Ranger closes the distance and clinches.
Power Ranger lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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 Ultimate Power Ranger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ingunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power Ranger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingunn manages to avoid it.
Ingunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power Ranger wants to clinch up but Ingunn keeps it at a distance.

Ingunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Power Ranger as the two fighters clinch.
Power Ranger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Power Ranger.
Power Ranger landing knees to the body.
Ingunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power Ranger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power Ranger is pressed up against the cage. Ingunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power Ranger down to the mat. Power Ranger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ingunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ultimate Power Ranger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power Ranger.
Ultimate Power Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Power Ranger tries to keep at a distance but Ingunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ingunn is trying to push Power Ranger away but Power Ranger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power Ranger tries a knee to the head but Ingunn blocks it.
Power Ranger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power Ranger lands an uppercut.
Ingunn is looking for a takedown.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Ultimate Power Ranger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ingunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
Power Ranger throws an elbow that misses.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger lands an elbow just above Ingunn 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power Ranger.
Power Ranger is working Ingunn over against the cage.
Power Ranger lands a knee to the head.
Power Ranger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Ingunn looking for a takedown.
Power Ranger landing knees to the head.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Power Ranger stalls.
Ingunn is trying to force a seperation but Power Ranger has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger lands a good knee to the midsection. Ingunn won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power Ranger.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Ingunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power Ranger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Power Ranger.
Gusandall Ingunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power Ranger connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Power Ranger.
Power Ranger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ingunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power Ranger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Power Ranger leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Power Ranger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power Ranger, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Scrappy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Finch
vs
Scrappy

160 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Scrappy!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scrappy tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scrappy to the ground. Scrappy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Scrappy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scrappy gets underhooks to prevent Finch's takedown attempt.
Scrappy slows down the pace here.
Scrappy misses with a knee to the head.
Scrappy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scrappy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scrappy smiles and moves away.
Scrappy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Finch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scrappy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappy cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
Scrappy content to stall in guard here.
Scrappy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Scrappy is stalling in the full guard.
Scrappy wants to pass the guard but Finch is keeping the position.

Lex Scrappy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Finch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Scrappy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Finch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Scrappy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scrappy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scrappy won't allow Finch to get back to his feet.
Scrappy scoring with some ground and pound.
Scrappy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scrappy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finch's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrappy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch has momentary wrist control but Scrappy slips an elbow through the middle.
Scrappy looking to pass the guard.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scrappy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scrappy content to stall in guard here.
Scrappy landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scrappy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scrappy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scrappy working some strikes from top position.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scrappy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scrappy postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Scrappy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scrappy.
Scrappy trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Scrappy working the body and head with strikes.
Scrappy looks up at the clock and then as Finch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scrappy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scrappy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scrappy scoring with punches and elbows.
Scrappy slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Scrappy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Finch is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappy looks up at the clock and then as Finch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scrappy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scrappy throws a strike aimed at the side of Finch's head but Finch avoids it well.
Finch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scrappy connects with a decent elbow.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scrappy is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scrappy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Finch down.
Scrappy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scrappy is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Scrappy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. 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.
Scrappy wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Scrappy landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch can't do much from the bottom here.
Scrappy working the body and head with strikes.
Finch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scrappy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finch gets back to half guard.
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scrappy thows a huge punch but Finch dodges it nicely.
Scrappy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scrappy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scrappy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scrappy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scrappy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scrappy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scrappy winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrappy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrappy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scrappy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Scrappy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scrappy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Scrappy breaks from Finch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finch is in a horrible position here. Scrappy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Finch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scrappy landing strikes from the mount and Finch is in trouble!
Scrappy cracks Finch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Scrappy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lex Scrappy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scrappy landing punches.

Finch is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scrappy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Finch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Scrappy! Finch is hurt baaadly! Scrappy is firing away with more strikes - Finch is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Scrappy!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metal Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - Metal ripper. Metal Ripper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Thomas's chin.

Thomas
vs
Ripper

167 cm
28
152 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Global Empire MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metal Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ripper.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ripper.
Ripper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Ripper's front leg but catches the back leg as Ripper tries to avoid it.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripper circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Ripper scores with a nice right hand.
Ripper throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas throws a hook but Ripper blocks it.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas defending well as Ripper loads up on a big left hand.
Ripper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ripper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses

and Ripper counters with a series of strikes that sends Thomas to the canvas! Ripper follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Ripper counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas.
Ripper is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper trying to advance position but Thomas counters by regaining guard.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ripper!
Thomas wants to control the pace but Ripper is squirming around nicely.
Thomas wants to take his opponent's back but Ripper doesn't allow it.
Ripper tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Ripper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ripper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ripper gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ripper is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Thomas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ripper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ripper!
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ripper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sam Thomas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Ripper's leg. Ripper is trying to keep his angry face on.

Ripper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripper looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ripper looking for a sweep. Not yet Ripper, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Metal Ripper dominated that 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.

Ripper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ripper scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Sam Thomas has been cut.
Metal Ripper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Ripper misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ripper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ripper's calf.
Ripper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripper drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ripper looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ripper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Ripper's legs - danger averted.
Ripper working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ripper trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Ripper looking for a sweep. Not yet Ripper, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripper working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas passes Ripper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Ripper defends it.
Thomas slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Ripper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ripper thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Ripper throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Ripper checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sam Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripper swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Ripper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Ripper down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Ripper is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Ripper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ripper misses with a low kick.
Ripper lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ripper shoots in but no luck this time.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Ripper misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Ripper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Ripper shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ripper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Metal Ripper.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ripper's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Ripper is predictable there
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Ripper shoots in.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ripper. That did some damage!
Ripper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ripper is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to slow Ripper down with leg kicks.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Ripper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ripper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ripper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripper backs up against the cage.
Ripper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Ripper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas lands a head kick. Ripper 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!
Thomas cracks the inside of Ripper's front leg.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thomas!
Sam Thomas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ATTICUS BLACK for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tomasino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heckli Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Jones Jr - U know my kind. Koch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kamikaze. Heckli Koch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy Tomasino's chin.

Tomasino
vs
Koch

195 cm
21
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

186 cm
21
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tomasino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heckli Koch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koch is defended easily by Tomasino.
Heckli Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch tries to clinch up but Tomasino circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomasino lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomasino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koch throws a right and a left that Tomasino avoids nicely.
Tomasino slips a straight right by Koch.

Tomasino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomasino lands in his opponent's guard.
Tomasino wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Koch is trying to keep Tomasino in close.
Koch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tomasino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tomasino keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomasino swats away the attempt to clinch by Koch.
Koch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomasino circles away from the clinch attempt.

Koch moves into the clinch.
Koch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomasino.
Koch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomasino is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koch manages to break the clinch.
Koch tries to clinch there but Tomasino circles away.
Tomasino shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomasino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomasino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koch with a jab.
Tomasino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koch lands a leg kick that knocks Tomasino off balance momentarily.
Tomasino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Koch is looking to clinch but Tomasino is avoiding it.

Tomasino feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomasino throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koch's head.
Tomasino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomasino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomasino tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.
Koch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tomasino is controlling him.
Tomasino trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomasino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tomasino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomasino controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Tomasino has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tomasino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koch quickly recovers to half guard.
Koch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koch controls Tomasino momentarily but Tomasino frees himself.
Tomasino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomasino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomasino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomasino trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Tomasino from controlling successfully.
Tomasino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomasino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tomasino's best efforts.
Tomasino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koch's head.
Koch wants to control but Tomasino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tomasino throwing strikes but missing.
Tomasino tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.

Tomasino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koch has escaped and now he's on top!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomasino keeping moving, preventing Koch from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tomasino is adopting a defensive guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Heckli Koch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koch swinging wildly here.

Tomasino moves into the clinch.

Tomasino lands a takedown into guard.
Tomasino postures up.
Tomasino prevents Koch from getting back to his feet.
Koch trying to control the position.
Koch looks winded!
Tomasino trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tomasino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tomasino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch is looking to reverse the position.
Tomasino wants to control but Koch is keeping him busy.
Tomasino is staying tight to Koch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomasino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tomasino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasino has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino working the head and body with strikes.
Koch is looking for a sweep.
Tomasino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koch keeps working.
Koch wants to control but Tomasino postures up.

Tomasino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tomasino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomasino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koch struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tomasino 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. This is the final round!

Koch doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomasino circles away.
Koch tries to clinch but Tomasino is having none of it.
Tomasino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomasino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koch fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Koch both land. Nice combination.
Tomasino fails to land with a series of punches.
Koch tries to clinch but Tomasino is having none of it.
Koch misses with a kick to the body.
Koch tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomasino keeps the fight on the outside.

Tomasino gets the takedown into side control.
Tomasino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koch is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasino grinds an elbow into Koch's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasino trying to control the action but Koch is working from the bottom.
Koch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tomasino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tomasino 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.
Tomasino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koch some visible discomfort.
Tomasino trying to control the position but Koch is working away.
Tomasino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Tomasino has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koch tries to land a front kick but Tomasino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tommy Tomasino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Tomasino with that takedown attempt.
Koch tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomasino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koch tries to clinch there but Tomasino circles away.
Tomasino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koch tries to clinch up.

Tomasino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koch gets underhooks to prevent Tomasino's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tomasino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomasino is trying to break free.
Tomasino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasino can't get the takedown.
Koch tries to circle away but Tomasino has him pinned against the cage.
Tomasino prevents Koch from breaking the clinch.

Tomasino wants the takedown. Koch is fighting it off but Tomasino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Koch's guard against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomasino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomasino manages to get himself to full guard.
Koch wants to control from the top but Tomasino keeps moving.

Tomasino has his foot on Koch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koch works his way back into a safe position though.
Tomasino keeping moving, preventing Koch from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Heckli Koch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koch throws a head kick but Tomasino moves out of range.
Koch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tomasino.
Tomasino misses with the combination.
Koch scores with a head kick.
Koch digs a good hook to Tomasino's body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Koch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomasino counters with a left and a right that stings Koch.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Tomasino moves out of range easily.

Tomasino has managed to clinch.
Tomasino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koch is pressed up against the cage. Tomasino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koch down to the mat. Koch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomasino moves out of range of the body kick from Koch.
Koch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomasino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koch.
Koch is looking to clinch but Tomasino is avoiding it.
Koch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tomasino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomasino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heckli Koch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Koch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koch misses with a takedown

and Tomasino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomasino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomasino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomasino with a nice head shot there.
Tommy Tomasino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Tomasino from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koch tries to clinch but Tomasino moves out of range.
Koch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tomasino moves into the clinch successfully.
Koch working hard to break the clinch.
Koch stops a takedown attempt from Tomasino.
Koch connects with a knee to the head.
Tomasino wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomasino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomasino is looking for a takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Koch working hard to break the clinch.
Tomasino tries to score a body lock takedown but Koch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koch trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koch.

Koch manages to break the clinch.
Koch misses with a head kick.
Tomasino tries a head kick but it misses.
Koch blocks a leg kick.
Koch tries to clinch there but Tomasino circles away.
Koch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomasino throws a nice looking combination but Koch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tomasino gets a double leg takedown into Koch's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch is pulling down on Tomasino's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomasino, at least for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tomasino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koch has escaped and now he's on top!
Koch wants to get up but he can't break Tomasino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tommy Tomasino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heckli Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tomasino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomasino 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 20:18
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 20:18
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tomasino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

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

ButtHead
vs
Joaquin

175 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

LSD 155Q 158Q 159Q (95% Return)

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santa ButtHead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodger Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Joaquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ButtHead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joaquin gets full guard.
Joaquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joaquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ButtHead scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing ButtHead from controlling successfully.
ButtHead postures up and lands a big shot to Joaquin's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ButtHead is looking to work some ground and pound but Joaquin has wrist control.
ButtHead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ButtHead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joaquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

ButtHead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Joaquin looking for a guillotine here but ButtHead defends easily.
ButtHead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joaquin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ButtHead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ButtHead tries to free his leg and advance position but Joaquin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ButtHead is looking to work some ground and pound but Joaquin has wrist control.
Joaquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ButtHead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ButtHead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ButtHead throwing strikes from guard but Joaquin blocks nicely.
ButtHead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joaquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ButtHead postures up in Joaquin's guard and throws a big left but Joaquin blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ButtHead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ButtHead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ButtHead throwing strikes from guard but Joaquin blocks nicely.
ButtHead is in close to Joaquin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ButtHead throwing strikes but missing.
ButtHead passes Joaquin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
ButtHead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

ButtHead stands up from half guard.
ButtHead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joaquin's waist but Joaquin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ButtHead off to one side.

ButtHead manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joaquin on his heels. He'll look to pass Joaquin's guard now, I'm sure.
ButtHead wants to control from the top but Joaquin keeps moving.
ButtHead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
ButtHead throwing strikes but missing.
ButtHead connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ButtHead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ButtHead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joaquin stuffs the takedown.

ButtHead darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
ButtHead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Joaquin looking for submissions off his back.
ButtHead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joaquin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ButtHead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santa ButtHead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ButtHead working Joaquin over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from ButtHead.
Joaquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ButtHead works over Joaquin with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ButtHead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ButtHead is working Joaquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joaquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Joaquin, not yet.
ButtHead works over Joaquin with some ground and pound from guard.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

ButtHead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
ButtHead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joaquin's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ButtHead with a flurry of punches that miss.
ButtHead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joaquin can do to turn this around?
ButtHead stands up over Joaquin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ButtHead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ButtHead controls from within his opponent's guard.
ButtHead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ButtHead wants to control from the top but Joaquin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ButtHead.
ButtHead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joaquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing ButtHead from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ButtHead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ButtHead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Joaquin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ButtHead scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ButtHead tries to free his leg and advance position but Joaquin is retaining full guard.
ButtHead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ButtHead slips nicely into half 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!
Ground and pound from ButtHead.

Joaquin is rocked!
ButtHead slips a nice elbow through Joaquin's hands, connecting with Joaquin's forehead.
Joaquin is still in real trouble! Can ButtHead finish him?
ButtHead wants to control but Joaquin is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ButtHead has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joaquin is breathing heavily.
ButtHead controlling the position easily from mount.
ButtHead postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Joaquin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Joaquin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santa ButtHead!
Santa ButtHead is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Santa ButtHead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.