Bulldog 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Baskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quita Ioptoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baskas
vs
Ioptoa

165 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Sport Support

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Baskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quita Ioptoa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioptoa throws a right and a left that Baskas avoids nicely.
Ioptoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ioptoa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baskas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ioptoa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baskas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ioptoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Baskas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ioptoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baskas throws out the jab.
Baskas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioptoa misses with a double jab.
Baskas has been working on his balance at MMA Power gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ioptoa.
A bone on bone clash there as Baskas blocks the leg kick.

Baskas forces Ioptoa back against the cage and clinches.
Baskas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Ioptoa has Baskas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ioptoa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baskas tumbling to the mat - Ioptoa dives into Baskas's guard.
Ioptoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Baskas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ioptoa uses it to pass to side control.
Baskas tries to buck Ioptoa off but Ioptoa is having none of it.
Baskas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ioptoa's best efforts.
Baskas wants to control but Ioptoa is keeping busy.
Baskas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baskas is trying to keep Ioptoa in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioptoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Baskas is retaining full guard.

Baskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ioptoa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baskas wants to sweep here but Ioptoa controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baskas is trying to keep Ioptoa in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ioptoa throws a leg kick but Baskas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baskas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ioptoa but Ioptoa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baskas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ioptoa counters with a series of strikes. Baskas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baskas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ioptoa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Baskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskas avoids the head kick by Ioptoa.
Quita Ioptoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baskas is looking to clinch.
Baskas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ioptoa counters with a big head kick but Baskas shrugs it off.
Ioptoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ioptoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ioptoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A clash of legs there as Baskas blocks the low kick.
Baskas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ioptoa defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baskas misses with a takedown attempt - Ioptoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baskas takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Baskas is rocked!
Baskas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ioptoa counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Baskas to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Ioptoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quita Ioptoa!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Raze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Voigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Raze
vs
Voigle

172 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Raze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Voigle!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voigle misses with a head kick.
Raze tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Voigle counters by clinching up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voigle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Voigle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raze trying to control the position but instead, Voigle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raze into the cage.
Voigle leaning against his opponent.
Voigle lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voigle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Voigle can't get the takedown.

Voigle breaks from the clinch.

Raze tries to keep at a distance but Voigle has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Voigle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Voigle tightens his grip and picks Raze up, before dumping him to the ground. Raze manages to land in guard.
Voigle looking to sit in guard and control but Raze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voigle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voigle looking to control.
Raze wanted to stand there but Voigle had control of the position.
Raze preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tony Voigle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Raze wants to clinch

and Voigle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Voigle is struggling to control the position.
Voigle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raze prevents it.
Dimitri Raze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Voigle.
Voigle fails to pull guard.
Voigle tries to pull guard but Raze won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voigle closes the distance and clinches up with Raze, looking for a takedown. Voigle pushes Raze against the cage but Raze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voigle looks for a takedown but Raze sprawls well.
Raze scores with a hook to the body. Voigle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Voigle with that takedown attempt.

Voigle gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raze is looking to break free of the clinch but Voigle has double underhooks.
Raze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voigle has Raze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voigle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tony Voigle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Voigle clinches.
Raze is trying to force a seperation but Voigle has the dominant position.

Voigle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raze is fighting to break Voigle's control of his arms but Voigle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raze tries to stand but Voigle is controlling from the bottom.

Voigle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raze passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voigle keeping hold of Raze's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Voigle.
Voigle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raze gets caught flat footed, as Voigle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Voigle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voigle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Raze has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Voigle doesn't defend quickly enough and Raze has managed to lock this one up! Can Voigle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raze on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitri Raze!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thanir Todds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Zalama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Todds
vs
Zalama

178 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thanir Todds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Zalama!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Todds rushes Zalama and presses him up against the cage.

Todds pulls guard effortlessly.
Todds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zalama is controlling him.
Zalama trying to control but Todds is working from the bottom.
Todds keeping full guard, as Zalama tries to pass.
Zalama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zalama wants to control from the top but Todds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Todds trying to control but Zalama is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Zalama clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zalama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Todds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todds lands with a left to the head.
Zalama wants a takedown but no success here.
Zalama is trying to pull guard but Todds has him pressed against the cage.
Thanir Todds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Zalama.
Todds wants a takedown but no success here.

Todds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zalama uses from the top position.

Todds looking for a guillotine here but Zalama defends easily.
Todds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Todds looking for a sweep. Not yet Todds, not yet.
Todds throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Todds managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thanir Todds just wasn't active enough.
Zalama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todds circles away.
Zalama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todds as he avoids it easily.
Todds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zalama swivels and escapes.
Zalama takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Miguel Zalama has been cut.
Zalama stuffs the takedown attempt from Todds. Todds gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todds slips a jab and a cross from Zalama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zalama.
Todds closes the distance and clinches up with Zalama, looking for a takedown. Todds pushes Zalama against the cage but Zalama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zalama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todds counters with a one-two to the body.
Todds blocks a leg kick.
Todds throws a sloppy head kick
and Zalama counters with a head kick. That will keep Todds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Todds lands a head kick!
Zalama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todds's waist but Todds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zalama off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zalama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Zalama misses
enabling Todds to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanir Todds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Zalama's cut.
That's time! Todds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Todds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Todds is just content to waste time from the top position. Zalama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Zalama has his foot on Todds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todds works his way back into a safe position though.
Todds wants to control from the top but Zalama keeps moving.
Todds passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Todds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zalama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Todds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zalama, who protects the arm well.
Todds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zalama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zalama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Todds's best efforts.
Todds prevents Zalama from standing back up.
Todds wants to stand up but Zalama has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Todds is just content to waste time from the top position. Zalama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todds tries to free his leg and advance position but Zalama is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todds wants to stand but Zalama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Todds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zalama trying to keep a closed guard but Todds is proving a slippery customer.
Todds trying to control the position from guard on top but Zalama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Thanir Todds has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Todds or perhaps it was just good defense by Zalama which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todds shoots in for a takedown but Zalama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zalama is defended easily by Todds.
Todds keeps the fight on the outside.
Zalama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zalama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zalama fails to land the takedown.
Thanir Todds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Zalama.
Todds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zalama but Zalama pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zalama throws a sloppy head kick

and Todds counters with a takedown into side control.
Todds throwing strikes but Zalama manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todds tries to bench press Zalama off him but Zalama keeps the position.
Zalama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Todds tries to bench press Zalama off him but Zalama keeps the position.
Todds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todds is looking to escape.
Todds is in trouble now - Zalama has advanced to mount!
Todds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thanir Todds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Zalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zalama closes the distance and clinches up with Todds, looking for a takedown. Zalama pushes Todds against the cage but Todds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Todds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Todds fails with the takedown.

Todds moves into range and clinches up with Zalama.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zalama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zalama gets underhooks to prevent Todds's takedown attempt.
Zalama throws a head punch that misses.

Todds pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todds controls Zalama momentarily but Zalama frees himself.
Zalama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zalama wanted to stand there but Todds had control of the position.
Todds is trying to control the position but Zalama postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zalama wants to stand but Todds is controlling his posture from full guard.

Thanir Todds has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Todds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zalama is fending him off so far but Todds persists. Nope, Zalama circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanir Todds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalama shoots in looking for a takedown. Todds tries to sprawl out of it but Zalama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Todds gets a clinch.
Zalama tries to pull guard but Todds holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalama drops back down to his feet.
Todds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todds wants a takedown but no success here.
Todds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Todds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zalama is defending well.
Zalama tries to pull guard but Todds holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalama drops back down to his feet.
Zalama wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Todds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Todds working a defensive guard here.
Todds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zalama is one step ahead there.
Thanir Todds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zalama won't allow Todds to get back to his feet.
Zalama trying to control the position from guard on top but Todds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zalama looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zalama wants to control from the top but Todds keeps moving.
Zalama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Todds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zalama manages to get himself to full guard.
Zalama 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zalama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Thanir Todds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todds 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanir Todds!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Werner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barril Salvador (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!

Werner
vs
Salvador

180 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlo Werner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barril Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werner looks to land a body kick but Salvador moved away.

Salvador shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvador showed some decent athleticism there.
Salvador wants to stand up but Werner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Werner trying to control from the bottom.
Werner pushes Salvador off but Salvador dives into side control.
Werner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvador moves into full mount!

Salvador swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barril Salvador!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ib Voigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Misck (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!

Voigle
vs
Misck

202 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ib Voigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruben Misck!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Voigle has managed to clinch.
Misck is looking to break free of the clinch but Voigle has double underhooks.
Voigle is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Voigle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misck doesn't manage to clinch there - Voigle circles away.
Misck tries to clinch but Voigle moves out of range.
Voigle throws a sloppy body shot
and Misck counters with a one-two to the body.
Misck tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Voigle counters by clinching up.
Voigle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voigle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Misck gets underhooks to prevent Voigle's takedown attempt.
Voigle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voigle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voigle jumps guard but Misck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ib Voigle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voigle blocks the elbow strike.

Voigle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Misck regains guard.
Misck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voigle is one step ahead there.
Misck controls Voigle momentarily but Voigle frees himself.
Misck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voigle controls the pace.
Voigle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Misck is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ruben Misck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Voigle checks a low kick from Misck.
Misck with a jab.
Misck tries to clinch there but Voigle circles away.

Voigle clinches up against the cage.
Misck is trying to stall.
Voigle tries to pull guard but Misck holds him up against the cage and eventually Voigle drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Voigle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voigle fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ib Voigle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Voigle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Misck's coach down at MMA Power gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Misck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Misck connects with a leg kick. Voigle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruben Misck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voigle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voigle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voigle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voigle shoots in but Misck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Misck tries to clinch there but Voigle circles away.
Misck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voigle closes the distance and clinches up with Misck, looking for a takedown. Voigle pushes Misck against the cage but Misck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ib Voigle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voigle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voigle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Misck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misck tries to clinch but Voigle moves out of range.
Ib Voigle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misck slips a jab and a cross from Voigle.
Misck leaves Voigle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Misck doesn't manage to clinch there - Voigle circles away.
A leg kick checked by Voigle.
Misck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voigle throws a head kick but Misck moves out of range.
Misck wants to clinch.
Misck throws a sloppy head kick
and Voigle counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Voigle moves into range and clinches up with Misck.
Voigle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Voigle jumps guard and drags Misck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voigle has Misck pulled in close to control his posture.
Voigle keeping moving, preventing Misck from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voigle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Misck tries to free his leg and advance position but Voigle is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Misck sizes up Voigle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voigle 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 second round but Ruben Misck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Misck doesn't manage to clinch there - Voigle circles away.
Voigle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Misck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voigle!
Voigle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Misck's best efforts.
Misck prevents Voigle from improving his position.
Voigle is trying to maintain the position but Misck is very close to passing his half guard.

Voigle kicks off Misck and gets to his feet.
Misck is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voigle tries to clinch but Misck moves out of range.
Misck throws a wild body kick that Voigle sees coming a mile off.
Misck tries to clinch there but Voigle circles away.
Misck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voigle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voigle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Misck defends well and Voigle ends up having to push Misck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voigle has him pressed against the cage.

Voigle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voigle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Misck.

Voigle clinches up with Misck and pushes him back against the cage.
Misck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voigle has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voigle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misck jumps guard but Voigle stands there with Misck around his waist. Misck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Voigle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voigle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voigle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misck moves to clinch but Voigle breaks away

and Voigle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Misck working hard to break the clinch.
Misck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Misck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voigle has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misck fails to pull guard.
Voigle is stalling here.
Misck is trying to break the clinch but Voigle is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Misck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Misck 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Misck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tuamodi Fadimudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suavey Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuamodi Fadimudo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fadimudo
vs
Micthell

160 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuamodi Fadimudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suavey Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadimudo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Micthell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Micthell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Micthell.

Fadimudo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Micthell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Micthell drops back looking for a leg! Fadimudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fadimudo manages to kick Micthell off! Micthell jumps back into Fadimudo's guard.
Micthell stands and throws Fadimudo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Micthell takes a little break here. Fadimudo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Micthell has hold of Fadimudo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fadimudo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Micthell cranks the arm and Fadimudo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fadimudo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Suavey Micthell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Timber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migel Der Garde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ty Timber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ty Timber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Timber
vs
Der Garde

169 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Red Square Fight Gear

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ty Timber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Migel Der Garde!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timber feints a jab promting Der Garde to slip. Timber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Der Garde slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Timber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timber.
Timber misses with a series of wild punches.
Timber misses with a body kick.
Timber tries to bum rush Der Garde with a series of wild strikes but Der Garde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Der Garde. Those never looked like landing.

Der Garde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Timber's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Timber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Der Garde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Der Garde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Der Garde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Der Garde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Timber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Der Garde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Garde's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Migel Der Garde.
Timber throws a series of strikes that have Der Garde backpedaling.
Timber throws a right and a left that both miss.

Der Garde looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Timber!
Der Garde works to advance to full mount. Timber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Der Garde looking to isolate an arm here. Timber doesn't see it coming and as Der Garde extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Der Garde!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Migel Der Garde!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Ry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Ask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain Ask has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ry
vs
Ask

198 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

183 cm
27
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Ry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rain Ask!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ask.

Ask fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ry to the ground. Ask is now in Ry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ask won't allow Ry to sweep him here.

Ask got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ask has managed to get both his arms back between Ry's legs - danger averted.
Ry trying to keep a closed guard but Ask is proving a slippery customer.
Ask lands a couple of digs.
Ask won't allow Ry to sweep him here.
Ask postures up.
Ry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ask on the ground.
Ask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ask wanted to stand there but Ry had control of the position.
Ask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ask trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ry's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ry looking to control.
Ask controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ask wants to stand but Ry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ask looking to pass the guard.
Ask has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ry is proving hard to escape from.
Ry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ry tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ask darts in looking for a takedown but Ry gets double underhooks and turns Ask into the cage.
Ry works on Ask's body with a couple of short punches.
Ask looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ask is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ry is defending well.
Andy Ry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain Ask.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ask breaks the clinch.

Ry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ask postures up.
Ry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ask wants to stand and escape but instead Ry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ask looking for a sweep. Not yet Ask, not yet.
Ry won't allow Ask to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ask working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rain Ask dominated that round.
That's time! Ry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ry gets caught flat footed, as Ask shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ask is looking to stand up but Ry won't let him.
Ask lands a couple of elbows.
Ask postures up and lands a big shot to Ry's brow.
Ask trying to control the position from guard on top but Ry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ask looking to pass the guard.
Ry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ask controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ask tries to free his leg and advance position but Ry is retaining full guard.
Ry trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ask wanted to stand there but Ry had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rain Ask wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ask shoots in but Ry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Ry or perhaps it was just good defense by Ask which made him look bad.
Ry fails to land the takedown.
Ry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ask sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ry somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Ry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ask swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ry shoots in and drives through. Ask sprawls well.

Ask shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ask winds up and cracks Ry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ask is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ask is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ask passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ask decides to stand back up.
Ask displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ry.
Andy Ry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ry scores with a jab to the head.

Ask clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ry stalling in the clinch but Ask improves position.
Ry gets underhooks to prevent Ask's takedown attempt.

Ry decides to pull guard.
Ask is looking to stand up but Ry won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rain Ask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick from Ask lands but Ry takes it in his stride.
Ry slaps away a takedown attempt from Ask, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ry shoots in looking for a takedown but Ask manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ask gets caught flat footed, as Ry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ry won't allow Ask to get back to his feet.
Ry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ask looking for a sweep. Not yet Ask, not yet.
Rain Ask has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ry stopping the sweep attempt from Ask.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ry throws a big elbow that misses.

Andy Ry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ask misses with a takedown

and Ry counters by moving into the clinch.
Ry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ask is defending well.
Ask is working for takedown but Ry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andy Ry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain Ask.
Ry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rain Ask is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ry is working for takedown but Ask is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ask gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ry looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ry tries to pull guard but Ask won't allow it.

Ask gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ask content to stall in guard here.
Ry has control of Ask's left arm, preventing Ask from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ask sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rain Ask.
I've got Ask winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rain Ask!