AFLC 54: Rogers Vs Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manson
vs
Maia

175 cm
27
213 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

179 cm
30
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Maia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Manson misses.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Manson cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.

Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manson's guard.
Maia is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maia trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.

Maia stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Manson throws up his legs and catches Maia in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Maia tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Manson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willy Manson!
An out of breath Willy Manson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GOLDBERG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fisher
vs
Goldberg

196 cm
32
254 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

193 cm
36
265 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Goldberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.

Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisher's guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.

We're going to have a standup here because Spencer Fisher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg is looking to land body kicks.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance.

Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fisher reverses the position - he's now on top in Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
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.
Goldberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Goldberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Goldberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg regains half guard.
Goldberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fisher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fisher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fisher is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fisher wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg is pressing down on Fisher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fisher is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fisher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher prevents Goldberg from getting back to his feet.
Fisher throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goldberg postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Fisher wants to control but Goldberg passes easily into half guard.

Fisher pushes Goldberg off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.

Fisher clinches with his opponent.
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 Spencer Fisher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fisher shoots in but Goldberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldberg circles away.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Fisher's guard.
Fisher working a defensive guard but Goldberg passes into half guard.

Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goldberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher taking shots to the head.
Goldberg wants to control the action but instead Fisher gets a body lock and reverses into Goldberg's guard! Nice work!
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldberg tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldberg to the ground. Goldberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fisher tries to sprawl but Goldberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fisher tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fisher.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fisher is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldberg circles away.

Fisher closes the distance and clinches.

Goldberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goldberg manages to end up in side control.
Fisher tries to control but Goldberg manages to take his back.

Fisher is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fisher takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Goldberg gets a takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher gets back to full guard.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisher's guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goldberg is working Fisher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bill Goldberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fisher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goldberg counters with a two punch combo.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Nice sprawl there from Goldberg as Fisher shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldberg wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Goldberg getting side control.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Fisher defending well.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Fisher had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.

Fisher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Goldberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spencer Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Fisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fisher in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Goldberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fisher looks to land a combination. Goldberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Goldberg.

Fisher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldberg regains guard immediately.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.

Goldberg feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.

Goldberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goldberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher misses with a head shot. Goldberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg looking to control but Fisher passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Goldberg defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldberg 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Bill Goldberg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Frazier
vs
Malapitan

180 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

187 cm
27
210 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khulet Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frazier swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Frazier there.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Malapitan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan misses with a two punch combination.
Malapitan takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
Frazier throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Malapitan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frazier.
Danga de danga de dang - Malapitan scores with a four punch combination!
Malapitan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan tries to move into range but Frazier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Malapitan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Malapitan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frazier is out of range and Malapitan settles back down.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Frazier misses with a hook.
Frazier thuds a left hand into Malapitan's body.
Frazier tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frazier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier misses the jab.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frazier.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan thows a body shot but no joy.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Malapitan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malapitan throws a chopping leg kick but Frazier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Malapitan cracks a nice hook into Frazier's ribs.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier walks into a stiff left hand from Malapitan.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Malapitan seems unphased.
Malapitan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frazier checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Frazier misses with a wild combination.
Malapitan jabs at Frazier's body.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
Malapitan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frazier rather than just go for the knockout.
Malapitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malapitan connects with a right hand. Frazier shakes it off.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frazier throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Malapitan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Malapitan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malapitan defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Frazier throws a jab when Malapitan was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malapitan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Frazier lands with a shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frazier lands a nice hook to Malapitan's body. Malapitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malapitan defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier scores with a sloppy right hand. Malapitan should have avoided that one.
Frazier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Malapitan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frazier.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Frazier slips a jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan takes one on the button.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Malapitan misses.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malapitan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frazier cracks a nice hook into Malapitan's ribs.
Malapitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frazier ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
Malapitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malapitan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Malapitan throws a chopping leg kick but Frazier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan cracks Frazier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
Malapitan moves out of range as Frazier strikes.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malapitan.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Malapitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Malapitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khulet Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Malapitan walks into a stiff left hand from Frazier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
Malapitan walks into a left hand.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier checks a leg kick nicely.
Frazier slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier walks into a straight right hand from Malapitan.
Frazier checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frazier.
Malapitan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier defending well as Malapitan loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Malapitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Malapitan.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malapitan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Frazier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malapitan.
Frazier catches Malapitan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malapitan tried to score with a low kick but Frazier checks it.
Frazier misses with a double jab
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Malapitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier scores with a jab.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the head.
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Frazier moved out of range.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Malapitan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier cracks Malapitan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malapitan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Malapitan.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Malapitan's shoulder, as Malapitan tries to avoid the shot.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Malapitan misses.
Frazier throws a series of strikes that have Malapitan backpedaling.
Malapitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Malapitan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malapitan fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frazier lands a nice shot that snaps Malapitan's head back.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Frazier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malapitan can do to turn this around?
Malapitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malapitan moves out of range as Frazier strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malapitan tests Frazier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malapitan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Frazier finds it's target.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Malapitan loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier lands with a straight right. Malapitan didn't see that one coming.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Malapitan moves out of range as Frazier strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frazier cracks Malapitan with an open hand slap.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Malapitan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
Malapitan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malapitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier connects with a body shot that sends Malapitan's belly button to the back.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
Joe Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Malapitan thows a body shot but no joy.
Malapitan 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.
Frazier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malapitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Malapitan thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malapitan throws out a loose jab but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khulet Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Frazier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie's entrance music is Flower Of Scotland. A fine choice. Roger Schwarzeneg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McKenzie
vs
Schwarzeneg

175 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

181 cm
34
190 lbs
19 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKenzie showed some decent athleticism there.
McKenzie lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwarzeneg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McKenzie wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him busy.
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.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but McKenzie is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie lands strikes from half guard.
McKenzie is trying to control. Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKenzie 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.
McKenzie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKenzie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schwarzeneg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKenzie is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from McKenzie.
McKenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schwarzeneg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKenzie trying to control from half guard but Schwarzeneg is working away.
Schwarzeneg is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands strikes from 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!
McKenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schwarzeneg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from McKenzie.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with McKenzie in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks the strikes from Schwarzeneg.
Ground and pound from McKenzie.
McKenzie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKenzie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKenzie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schwarzeneg defending well though.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but McKenzie is controlling well.
McKenzie lands with a punch from half guard.
McKenzie trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzeneg defends it.
McKenzie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.

Schwarzeneg kicks McKenzie off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwarzeneg swivels and escapes.

McKenzie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwarzeneg did well to prevent McKenzie getting side control.
McKenzie slows the pace down in half guard.

Schwarzeneg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenzie pulls his head out easily.
Schwarzeneg moves into full guard.
McKenzie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position.

Schwarzeneg has his foot on McKenzie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKenzie works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzeneg looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKenzie is one step ahead there.
McKenzie chips away with some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom.
McKenzie with a nice head shot there.
McKenzie is looking to pass into half guard but Schwarzeneg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schwarzeneg is in guard.
McKenzie striking off his back, scoring a few points.
McKenzie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKenzie pinned against the ropes. McKenzie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Schwarzeneg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Schwarzeneg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKenzie is aware though and is defending well.
McKenzie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKenzie lands a couple of digs.
Schwarzeneg looking to control.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
McKenzie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKenzie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
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!
McKenzie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKenzie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg trying to keep a closed guard but McKenzie is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McKenzie lands a couple of elbows.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McKenzie lands a couple of elbows.
McKenzie trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is really struggling to control Schwarzeneg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McKenzie stands up over Schwarzeneg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie connects with a couple of short punches.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
McKenzie trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
McKenzie lands a couple of digs.
McKenzie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKenzie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McKenzie is now in half guard.
Ground and pound from McKenzie.
McKenzie working Schwarzeneg over with strikes.
McKenzie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McKenzie lands strikes from half guard.
McKenzie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Can McKenzie finish him?
McKenzie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKenzie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?
McKenzie lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Schwarzeneg quite badly. Schwarzeneg pulls McKenzie in close trying to recover. McKenzie postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Schwarzeneg on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob McKenzie!
Our winner, Rob McKenzie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes to the ring accompanied by Killing In The Name. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manhoef
vs
Silva

173 cm
35
205 lbs
24 - 28 - 1

188 cm
33
198 lbs
12 - 8 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 24 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.

Manhoef feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manhoef finish him?!

Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Manhoef.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Manhoef thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva tries to work over Manhoef's front leg with a kick but Manhoef checks it.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Manhoef throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Manhoef back into the ropes.
Manhoef wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva taking a breather.

Manhoef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Manhoef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.

That has opened up Anderson Silva's cut even more.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Manhoef finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Manhoef plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Silva to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Silva just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Manhoef!
During a confident post fight interview, Melvin Manhoef thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano has chosen Turn The Lights Out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Benson
vs
Veterano

179 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
204 lbs
10 - 17 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benson. That's going to slow Veterano down.
Benson throws a right hand that Veterano ducks under and follows up with a left that Veterano also avoids with ease.
Veterano throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Veterano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
Veterano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benson throws out the jab.
Benson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson misses with a kick to the body.

Benson lands a big right hand that sends Veterano crashing to the mat! Benson stays standing though and waves Veterano back to his feet!

Veterano is rocked!
Veterano misses the shot to the body.
Veterano is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
A jab from Veterano finds it's way through Benson's defenses.
Benson throws a quick head kick that knocks Veterano silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Benson is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Benson!
Our winner, Tony Benson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Roosmalen
vs
Jones

185 cm
33
217 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

183 cm
33
203 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosmalen walks into a left hand.
Roosmalen shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roosmalen tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roosmalen!

Jones swings around for an armbar but Roosmalen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Roosmalen won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roosmalen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Roosmalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosmalen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roosmalen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roosmalen is controlling him.
Roosmalen with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Roosmalen is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosmalen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roosmalen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones keeping full guard, as Roosmalen tries to pass.
Roosmalen is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roosmalen is trying to control but can't.
Roosmalen is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roosmalen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roosmalen wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Roosmalen is defending well.
Roosmalen tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roosmalen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roosmalen can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Roosmalen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Roosmalen circles away.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roosmalen can pounce on him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Roosmalen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents a body shot from Roosmalen.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roosmalen scores with a kick to the body.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roosmalen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roosmalen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roosmalen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roosmalen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Roosmalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosmalen thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Nice body punch from Roosmalen - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Roosmalen into the ropes.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Roosmalen is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roosmalen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Roosmalen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Roosmalen is keeping the position.
Roosmalen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones postures up.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roosmalen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roosmalen has escaped and now he's on top!
Roosmalen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roosmalen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones working for a triangle but Roosmalen defends it easily.
Roosmalen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Roosmalen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Roosmalen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Almanez
vs
Vera

190 cm
29
190 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

177 cm
29
201 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sparta Fightware

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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez cracks Vera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Vera clinches with his opponent.
Vera tries for a takedown but Almanez manages to get underhooks.
Almanez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Almanez is defending well.
Almanez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Almanez tries to break free but Vera pushes him back against the ropes.

Vera is trying to trip Almanez. He has hold of a leg but Almanez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vera persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Almanez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Almanez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vera!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Almanez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Almanez avoids the attempt from Vera to control.
Almanez breaks from Vera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Almanez 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.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Almanez isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vera regains half guard.
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.
Vera moves into full guard.
Almanez controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almanez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almanez preventing the sweep.
Almanez with a nice head shot there.
Vera trying to keep a closed guard but Almanez is proving a slippery customer.
Almanez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera is pulling down on Almanez's head. It's preventing any offense from Almanez, at least for the moment.
Vera wants to sweep here but Almanez controlling him for the moment.
Vera being controlled here, momentarily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Almanez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Almanez - just one landing.
Almanez scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almanez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vera is defended easily by Almanez.
Jd Almanez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.
Almanez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown by Vera or perhaps it was just good defense by Almanez which made him look bad.
Almanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Almanez - just one landing.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Almanez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Almanez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Almanez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vera tries to clinch but Almanez moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almanez lands a leg kick that knocks Vera off balance momentarily.
Almanez tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almanez connects with the punch.
Almanez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Almanez does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt.
Almanez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vera tries to clinch there but Almanez circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almanez catches Vera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almanez sprawls well. Almanez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jd Almanez 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.

Almanez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jd Almanez is winning the standup battle so far.
Almanez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vera swivels and escapes.
Almanez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Almanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Almanez.
Efrain Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almanez lands with a thumping leg kick.

Vera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Almanez!
Almanez is looking to reverse the position.
Vera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Almanez is not content to let Vera control the position.
Vera working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vera is controlling him well.
Vera controls the position.
Almanez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Almanez trying to control from Vera's half guard. Vera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Almanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vera is keeping the position for now.
Almanez preventing the sweep.
Vera trying to control the position.
Almanez wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.
Almanez content to stall in guard here.
Almanez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vera shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Almanez catches Vera right on the button with a cross.
Almanez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Almanez scoring well with a low kick there.
Almanez scores with a body shot.
Almanez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Almanez finds it's way through Vera's defenses.
Almanez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Almanez scores with a hook to the body. Vera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almanez connects with a body shot.
Almanez clobbers Vera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Almanez.
Almanez stalks Vera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vera's face. Vera staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera moves out of range as Almanez strikes.
Almanez thuds a left hand into Vera's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera slips under a jab.

Vera gets a double leg takedown into Almanez's guard.
Almanez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vera controls the pace.

Vera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almanez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vera has managed to get both his arms back between Almanez's legs - danger averted.
Vera wants to control from the top but Almanez keeps moving.
Vera is looking to work some ground and pound but Almanez has wrist control.

Almanez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vera is aware though and is defending well.
Vera throws a big elbow that misses.
Almanez being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Almanez has his foot on Vera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vera works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera lands a couple of digs.
Vera trying to control but Almanez is working from the bottom.
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.

Almanez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vera is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Almanez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jd Almanez dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vera misses with a double jab.
Almanez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Almanez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Vera tries to clinch up but Almanez circles away and keeps his distance.
Almanez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Almanez.
Almanez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vera in his tracks.
Almanez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Almanez tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vera is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Almanez breaks from the clinch.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Almanez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera wants to clinch.
Vera fails with the takedown.
Jd Almanez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.
Vera slips under a jab.
Almanez lands with a nice body punch.
Vera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Almanez.
Almanez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch but Almanez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vera shoots for a double leg takedown but Almanez sprawls well. He's pushed Vera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Almanez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera closes the distance looking to clinch

and Almanez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jd Almanez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Almanez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vera showed some decent athleticism there.
Vera is looking to stall here but Almanez recovers full guard.
Vera looking to sit in guard and control but Almanez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vera is pulling down on Almanez's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Almanez wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Almanez wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almanez's guard.
Vera trying to control but Almanez is working from the bottom.
Efrain Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almanez working a defensive guard here.
Vera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vera tries to clinch but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almanez throws a hook to the side of Vera's head but Vera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almanez with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almanez.
Almanez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera tries to clinch up.
Almanez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera misses with a combination
and Almanez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Almanez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almanez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jd Almanez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jd Almanez made sure he mentioned Sparta Fightware, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Smith
vs
Rogers

178 cm
27
182 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

190 cm
38
178 lbs
28 - 27 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Rogers has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.

Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

Rogers 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.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.

Rogers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Smith's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Smith's guard.

Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Rogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Smith throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rogers's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
A determined Steve Rogers didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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