WarZone 65: Casualties PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McGavin
vs
Garrison

178 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGavin gets the takedown into side control.
Garrison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGavin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.
Garrison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGavin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Garrison is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McGavin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shooter McGavin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Scamstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamy Studinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scamstone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shockerz - Total Domination. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Scamstone
vs
Studinski

186 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Scamstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamy Studinski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studinski throws a hook to the side of Scamstone's head but Scamstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Studinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scamstone's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Studinski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Scamstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Studinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Studinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scamstone tries to clinch up
and Studinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Scamstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Studinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Studinski.
Scamstone has his takedown stuffed
and Studinski counters with a straight right hand.
Scamstone shoots in looking for a takedown but Studinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scamstone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scamstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Studinski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Scamstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Studinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Scamstone should have avoided that one.
Scamstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Studinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Studinski throws a head kick that Scamstone semi-blocks.

Scamstone is rocked!
A good leg kick by Studinski.
Scamstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scamstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Studinski counters with a head kick that drops Scamstone to the mat! Scamstone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Scamstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Studinski moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Scamstone! Studinski continues to tee off on Scamstone, landing with a left and a right! Studinski connects with a right hand that leaves Scamstone sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Studinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamy Studinski!
In his post fight interview, Kamy Studinski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kone Wrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gros
vs
Wrot

188 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kone Wrot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gros moves in looking to clinch but Wrot pushes him off.
Wrot wants to clinch

and Gros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wrot's guard now.
Gros preventing the sweep.
Wrot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gros controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Gros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gros stopping the sweep attempt from Wrot.
Gros is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrot's head.
Wrot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gros is controlling him.
Gros wants to control from the top but Wrot keeps moving.
Gros is really struggling to control Wrot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrot wants to get back to his feet but Gros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gros throws a big elbow that misses.
Gros throws a big elbow that misses.
Gros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gros prevents Wrot from getting back to his feet.
Gros preventing the sweep.
Gros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrot's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrot keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrot's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrot wants to stand and escape but Gros is having none of it.
Gros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wrot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gros with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gros scoring with punches to the head and body.

Wrot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gros scoring with some ground and pound.
Gros distracts Wrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrot wants to stand and escape but Gros is having none of it.
Gros trying to control but Wrot is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gros stops Wrot from standing up.
Gros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrot's head.
Gros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrot told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gros wants to control from the top but Wrot keeps moving.
Gros distracts Wrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gros 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.
Wrot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gros lands a couple of digs.
Wrot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrot can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gros wants to control from the top but Wrot keeps moving.
Gros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrot's head.
Gros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gros prevents Wrot from getting back to his feet.
Gros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gros stops Wrot from standing up.
Wrot is trying to keep Gros in close.
Gros distracts Wrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gros is nestled in close to Wrot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Gros seems content to control.
Wrot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wrot is trying to stand up here but Gros is controlling him well.
Gros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gros connects with a nice short shot to Wrot's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gros scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billy Gros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wrot is looking to escape.
Gros winds up and cracks Wrot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wrot tries to lock up and control but Gros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gros lands a big shot there that rocks Wrot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrot working to try and regain half guard.
Gros with a couple of short strikes.
Gros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wrot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Wrot is rocked!
Gros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wrot is still in real trouble! Can Gros finish him?
A nice elbow there by Gros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wrot! More shots from Gros and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Gros!
Our winner, Billy Gros, 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
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by The Adicts - You'll never walk alone. Alexander Nickoson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Swann
vs
Nickoson

179 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nickoson counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swann.
Swann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swann takes one on the button.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickoson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swann misses the shot to the body.
Nickoson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swann eats them both and turns towards Nickoson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickoson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickoson avoids the body shot from Swann.
Swann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickoson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 2 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nickoson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Swann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann jabs at Nickoson's body.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann throws a series of strikes that have Nickoson backpedaling.
Swann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swann looks to land a combination but Nickoson avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swann.
Nickoson takes a swing at Swann's ribcage but misses.
Nickoson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickoson takes one to the side of the head.
Swann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swann fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickoson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab.
Swann dodges the punch combination from Nickoson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann swings for the body but Nickoson moves out of range.
We've been told by Swann's head coaches at Lorente MMA Elite Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickoson lands a jab.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickoson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Nickoson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swann finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickoson's head.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nickoson backs up against the cage.
Nickoson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Swann tries to sprawl out of it but Nickoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swann's corner calls for a 1-2. Swann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swann lands with a hook. Nickoson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickoson. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickoson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swann is out of range.
Swann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swann scores with a shot to the body.
Swann stalks Nickoson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickoson's face. Nickoson staggers backwards, shaken.
Swann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickoson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swann.
Swann lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickoson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swann slips a jab and a cross from Nickoson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Swann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann scores with a jab to the body.
Nickoson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swann.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swann slips a jab and a cross from Nickoson.
Nickoson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickoson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickoson is looking to chop away at Swann's legs.
Nickoson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swann swings widly with a right hand

and Nickoson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nickoson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swann wants to get back to his feet but Nickoson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickoson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Swann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nickoson moves away from the strike by Swann.
Swann tests Nickoson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickoson counters with a one-two to the body.
Swann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickoson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Nickoson misses.
Swann misses with a hook. Nickoson ducked under it nicely.
Swann lands a jab-cross combination.
Nickoson scores with a jab. Swann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Swann misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickoson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swann clobbers Nickoson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Swann misses its intended target.
Nickoson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Swann misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson moves away from the strike by Swann.
Nickoson misses the shot to the body.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Nickoson moves away and avoids it.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickoson.
Swann misses with a body shot
and Nickoson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann takes a swing at Nickoson's ribcage but misses.
Swann lands a nice looking body shot.
Swann misses with a double jab.
Nickoson throws a solid leg kick but Swann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickoson.
Nickoson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross Swann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swann, as that shot connected.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Nickoson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swann cracks Nickoson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickoson looks to land a combination. Swann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swann throws a series of punches but Nickoson avoids them all with ease.
Swann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with a leg kick.
Nickoson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swann checks a low kick from Nickoson.
A jab from Swann misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swann misses with a wild combination.
Swann throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickoson counters with a three punch combo that has Swann backing up. Swann nods at Nickoson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickoson slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Swann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickoson doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickoson throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Swann misses.
Swann swings for the body but Nickoson moves out of range.

Swann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Swann keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Nickoson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Swann misses with the combination.
Swann throws a nice looking combination but Nickoson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swann works the jab nicely.
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!
Swann misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickoson looks to land a combination but Swann avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Swann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Swann misses with a wild combination.
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
Swann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickoson.
Swann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickoson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickoson duly obliges.
Swann lands with a nice body punch.
Swann throws a series of punches but Nickoson avoids them all with ease.
Swann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swann lands a lovely overhand right.
Swann lunges at Nickoson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickoson's hand.
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Swann 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickoson on the side of the head.
Nickoson throws a right hand that Swann ducks under and follows up with a left that Swann also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Nickoson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickoson.
No joy there for Swann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickoson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickoson slips a straight right by Swann.
Swann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickoson connects with a jab.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann tries to bum rush Nickoson with a series of wild strikes but Nickoson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Swann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nickoson.

Swann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swann throws a lazy right hand but Nickoson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickoson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swann.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickoson finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickoson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
Swann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann throws a hook but Nickoson avoids it easily.
Nickoson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swann finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickoson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swann as he jumps to the side.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swann takes a swing at Nickoson's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Swann.
Swann misses with a jab to the body
and Nickoson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickoson scores with a three punch combo!
Swann missing with a left hand there. Nickoson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickoson takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Swann. Those never looked like landing.
Swann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swann misses the body punch
and Nickoson counters with a three punch combo that has Swann backing up. Swann nods at Nickoson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickoson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a hook to the body
and Swann counters with a two punch combo.
Swann misses with the combination.
Nickoson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swann lands a jab to Nickoson's midsection.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Swann throws a nice looking combination but Nickoson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickoson loads up on a big right hand but Swann slips the punch.
Nickoson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ross Swann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swann throws a series of punches but Nickoson moves out of range.
Swann looks to land a right hand but Nickoson moved out of range.
Swann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swann, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kellog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Plumber
vs
Kellog

185 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Kellog!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Plumber manages to avoid it.
Kellog lands with a nice combination. The Plumber backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Joe The Plumber has been cut.
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kellog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kellog lands a jab to The Plumber's midsection.
The Plumber throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Plumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
The Plumber throws a solid leg kick but Kellog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Plumber.
The Plumber checks a leg kick nicely.
Kellog lands with a hook. The Plumber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kellog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Plumber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kellog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Plumber.
The Plumber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kellog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Plumber moves in looking to clinch but Kellog pushes him off.
The Plumber misses with a head kick.
The Plumber throws a hook but Kellog blocks it.
Kellog moves out of range of the leg kick from The Plumber.
The Plumber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Plumber throws a sloppy head kick and Kellog moves out of range easily.

Kellog gets tackled into the cage by The Plumber. The Plumber maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Plumber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Plumber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kellog is defending well for now.
The Plumber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kellog as The Plumber tries to tie him up.
A short left from The Plumber.
Kellog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Plumber tries to land a knee to the head but Kellog blocks with his arms.

The Plumber jumps guard and drags Kellog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kellog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Plumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Plumber trying to control the position here.

The Plumber has his feet on Kellog's thighs here. He's pushed Kellog off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kellog screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe The Plumber!
An out of breath Joe The Plumber 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Saputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saputo comes to the cage accompanied by The Milk Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saputo
vs
Stone

182 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Saputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Stone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saputo lands with a shot to the body.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Saputo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Saputo counters with a stiff right hand.
Saputo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Saputo counter with a right hand.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Saputo punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Saputo's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saputo misses with an uppercut.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saputo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saputo scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputo scores with a nice strike.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saputo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stone has Saputo up against the cage in a clinch.
Saputo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Saputo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saputo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Saputo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stone wants to stall.
Saputo trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saputo into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saputo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saputo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Saputo.
Saputo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone keeps control of Saputo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 1 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saputo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saputo blocks an uppercut.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Saputo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Stone tries to work over Saputo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saputo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Saputo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputo tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
Saputo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Saputo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Saputo connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Saputo counters with a left to the body.
Saputo with a hook.

Stone gets a clinch.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saputo cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Stone is looking to control Saputo's arms but Saputo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stone has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saputo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saputo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Saputo breaks the clinch.
Saputo lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Saputo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saputo lands a slapping body shot.
Saputo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Saputo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputo lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.

Stone gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saputo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Saputo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stone throwing shots but Saputo is blocking nicely.
Saputo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saputo tries to get out of the position.
Stone throwing shots but Saputo is blocking nicely.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone trying to control the action but Saputo is working from the bottom.

Stone is trying to work for a kimura but Saputo is defending well.
Stone throwing shots but Saputo is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saputo keeps working.
Saputo is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stone is working for a kimura but Saputo is defending it quite comfortably.
Saputo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Saputo wants to get back to full guard.
Stone trying to control the action but Saputo is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Saputo is defending the position.
Saputo is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone 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.

Stone trying to work for an americana but Saputo has managed to regain full guard.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Saputo has wrist control.
Saputo looking for a sweep. Not yet Saputo, not yet.
Stone stays in close to Saputo's body and controls the position.
Stone cracks Saputo with a solid left hand.
Saputo is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone wants to control from the top but Saputo keeps moving.
Stone is working Saputo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saputo trying to control the position here.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saputo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone wants to control from the top but Saputo keeps moving.
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stone throws the left hand but Saputo avoids the punch easily.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saputo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
Saputo misses with an uppercut.
Saputo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputo manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saputo.
Saputo lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Saputo misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saputo checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Saputo moves out of range of the strikes.
Saputo digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Saputo ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Saputo scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saputo scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Saputo scores with a decent looking hook.
Stone misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saputo counter with a right hand.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saputo pinned against the cage. Saputo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saputo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saputo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saputo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saputo as he avoids it easily.
Mike Saputo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Saputo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Saputo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Stone.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to land a combination but Saputo avoids it well.
Saputo's corner calls for a 1-2. Saputo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saputo to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saputo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Saputo.
Saputo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saputo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saputo scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Saputo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saputo 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Saputo!
Mike Saputo made sure to mention his sponsor, Elite Canadian Threads in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oboev comes into the arena with Chernie glaza blaring out of the sound system. Ghost comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oboev
vs
Ghost

186 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev throws a nice looking combination but Ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghost slips a straight right by Oboev.

Oboev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ghost's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oboev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Oboev defends easily.
Oboev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghost on the ground.

Ghost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oboev connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oboev postures up in Ghost's guard and throws a big left but Ghost blocks it.
Oboev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oboev is one step ahead there.

Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oboev is aware though and is defending well.
Oboev postures up and lands a big shot to Ghost's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oboev preventing the sweep.

Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Oboev defends easily.

Ghost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghost is trying to keep Oboev in close.
Oboev preventing the sweep.
Oboev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Oboev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oboev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oboev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oboev throws an elbow that misses. Ghost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oboev's guard. Nice move by Ghost!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ghost drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oboev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oboev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oboev!
Oboev landing strikes.
Oboev scoring with punches and elbows.
Oboev cracks Ghost with a big elbow.

Ghost is rocked!
Oboev lands an elbow.
Ghost is still in real trouble! Can Oboev finish him?
Ghost regains half guard.
Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Oboev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghost is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
Oboev trying to mount his opponent but Ghost defends it.
Oboev not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oboev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oboev's back!

Ghost is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oboev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oboev for a finish.

Oboev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oboev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ghost's guard. Nice work there by Oboev.

Ghost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oboev defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oboev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oboev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oboev with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ghost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oboev defends well.
Oboev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghost's guard.
Oboev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oboev throwing shots but Ghost is blocking nicely.

Ghost actively working from the bottom here.

Ghost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost wants to get back to full guard.
Ghost regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oboev.
Oboev working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graveyard Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oboev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oboev jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Oboev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ghost's half guard.
Ghost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oboev is working away from the top position though.
Oboev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oboev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oboev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oboev is working Ghost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oboev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oboev throwing strikes but missing.
We've been informed that Ghost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oboev connects with a couple of short punches.

Ghost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oboev stacks Ghost on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oboev!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oboev is trying to ground and pound but Ghost uses the momentary lack of control by Oboev to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oboev is nestled in close to Ghost, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ghost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oboev pulls his head out easily.
Oboev not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ghost looking for submissions off his back.
Ghost tries to roll over but Oboev keeps him under control.
Oboev is nestled in close to Ghost, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ghost actively working from the bottom here.
Ghost gets full guard.
Oboev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rulon Oboev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Oboev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ghost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oboev, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oboev keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost trying to control but Oboev is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oboev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oboev keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.

Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oboev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Oboev keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oboev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghost stands and throws Oboev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oboev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghost's best efforts.
Oboev is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oboev avoid being mounted?

Ghost 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.
Oboev misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oboev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Oboev tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Oboev manages to get to full guard.
Oboev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Oboev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghost trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oboev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghost is trying to control the position but Oboev postures up.
Oboev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Oboev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oboev circles away.
Ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Oboev.
Oboev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Oboev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghost did well to prevent Oboev getting side control.
Oboev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ghost has hold of Oboev's hands but Oboev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oboev lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oboev.
Oboev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oboev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghost to regain full guard.
Oboev throws a strike but Ghost rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost trying to control but Oboev is working from the bottom.
Oboev working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Oboev keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oboev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.

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

Oboev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ghost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oboev off and has taken his back!

Oboev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oboev won't enjoy being in this position. Ghost looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Oboev is tapping - it's over boys! Ghost picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graveyard Ghost!
A relieved looking Graveyard Ghost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naapurin Tollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Tyrone Slade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slade
vs
Tollo

195 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
230 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Perkele!

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naapurin Tollo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Slade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Tollo's head but Tollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tollo throws a low kick but Slade avoids it.
Tollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slade throws a looping overhand right but Tollo ducks down to avoid it.
Tollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tollo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slade's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tollo moves away.
Tollo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slade digs a good hook to Tollo's body.
Slade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tollo slips under a jab from Slade.
Naapurin Tollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Slade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollo avoids the head kick by Slade.
A jab from Slade finds it's way through Tollo's defenses.
Tollo throws a sloppy head kick and Slade moves out of range easily.
Tollo misses with a head kick.
Slade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tollo misses with a kick to the body.
Slade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tollo throws a head kick that misses.
Tollo throws a leg kick but Slade checks it.
Nice body kick there by Tollo.
Tollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slade lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tollo scores with a head kick. Slade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Tollo misses with a low kick.
Tollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Tollo moves out of range of the body kick from Slade.
Tollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tollo feints and then cracks Slade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slade down.
Slade throws a jab when Tollo was well out of range.
Tollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slade.
Tollo defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Slade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tollo.
Tollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slade swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollo throws a chopping leg kick but Slade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tollo stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
Slade gets through Tollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tollo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tollo is trying to break free.

Tollo breaks from the clinch.
Tollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tollo throws a head kick that misses.
Tollo throws a front kick aimed at Slade's knee but Slade avoids it well.
Tollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tollo is looking to slow Slade down with leg kicks.
Slade 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.
Tollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slade's sensitive parts.
Tollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slade misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but Tollo avoids it.
A head kick by Tollo misses
and Tollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Slade darts in and clinches Tollo up against the cage.
Tollo wants to get back to striking at distance but Slade won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tollo manages to break the clinch.
Slade moves out of range of the body kick from Tollo.
Tollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naapurin Tollo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slade!
Tollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tollo connects with a leg kick. Slade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slade.
Tollo throws a leg kick
and Slade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Slade.
Slade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tollo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slade's head.
Slade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tollo on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tollo.
Slade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollo is looking to chop away at Slade's legs.
Tollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tollo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tollo throws the kick towards the body but Slade avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tollo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tollo.
Tollo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Slade misses.
Tollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Slade forces Tollo back against the cage and clinches.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tollo backwards.
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade is stalling here.
Slade misses with some punches.
Slade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slade cracks Tollo with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade pushes Tollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Slade controls his hands.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Tollo is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Slade.
Slade scores with a shot to the side of Tollo's head.

Tollo is rocked!
A body shot lands from Slade.
Tollo is still on wobbly legs! Can Slade finish him?
Tollo blocking some punches.
Slade presses Tollo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tollo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tollo drops to his knees and Slade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Slade!
Tyrone Slade retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Manibusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Loblaw Song. Bryan Manibusan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Loblaw
vs
Manibusan

182 cm
26
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Loblaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Manibusan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loblaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manibusan pinned against the cage. Manibusan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manibusan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loblaw fails to land the takedown.
Manibusan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loblaw closes the distance and clinches up with Manibusan, looking for a takedown. Loblaw pushes Manibusan against the cage but Manibusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Loblaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manibusan scores with a hook to the body. Loblaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loblaw darts in looking for a takedown but Manibusan gets double underhooks and turns Loblaw into the cage.
Loblaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Loblaw on the inside.

Loblaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loblaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manibusan counters with a nice body shot.
Loblaw shoots in for a double leg but Manibusan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loblaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manibusan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryan Manibusan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manibusan swinging wildly here.
Loblaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loblaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manibusan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manibusan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manibusan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loblaw on the side of the head.
Manibusan scores with a three punch combo!

Manibusan pushes Loblaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Manibusan lands an uppercut.
A short right from Manibusan.
Loblaw trying to control the position but instead, Manibusan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loblaw into the cage.
Loblaw misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manibusan misses with a body punch.
Manibusan digs a right hand underneath Loblaw's ribcage. Loblaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manibusan lands with a left to the head.
Loblaw throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loblaw is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manibusan.
Manibusan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manibusan digs a right hand into Loblaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loblaw's gas tank.
Manibusan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manibusan works on Loblaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Manibusan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manibusan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Manibusan digs a right hand into Loblaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loblaw's gas tank.
Manibusan lands a right hand.
Manibusan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loblaw backwards.
Manibusan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Manibusan as the two fighters clinch.
Manibusan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loblaw or not.
Manibusan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manibusan lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan lands a hook to the side of the head.

Loblaw is rocked!
Manibusan lands an uppercut.
Oh Loblaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manibusan pushes Loblaw against the cage. Manibusan is working some dirty boxing. Manibusan pushes off with a quick right hook! Loblaw goes down! Loblaw tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Manibusan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Manibusan!
Bryan Manibusan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.