QFC Tournament 299 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Biggs (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.

Lancaster
vs
Biggs

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Errol Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biggs will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Biggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Biggs ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lancaster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Biggs jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster pushes Biggs away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs fails to land the takedown.
Avro Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Biggs.
Biggs looks winded!
Biggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Lancaster is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggs.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
Biggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster. Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a solid body kick.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Avro Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lancaster is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Biggs.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Lancaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster works Biggs's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster punishes Biggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Biggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Biggs's belly button to the back.
Jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Biggs.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Biggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lancaster checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster fakes the leg kick and cracks Biggs in the body.
Biggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biggs misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biggs dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Biggs's head and hops out.
Biggs shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Lancaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biggs throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biggs.
Lancaster scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster throws a wild body kick that Biggs sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster moves out of range as Biggs throws a body kick.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster motions for Biggs to come forward. Lancaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avro Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs slips a straight right by Lancaster.
An inside leg kick from Biggs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lancaster 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.
Lancaster is looking to land body kicks.
Biggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Biggs throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Biggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster. Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Avro Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Biggs.
Lancaster thuds his shin into the meat of Biggs's side.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
A leg kick checked by Lancaster.
Biggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancaster swivels and escapes.
Biggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lancaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lancaster.
Biggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lancaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biggs goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Avro Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Biggs.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Lancaster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Biggs is breathing heavily.
Biggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Biggs fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Lancaster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Biggs drops back down to his feet.

Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biggs. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Biggs on that attempt.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster lands a high kick!
Lancaster thumps Biggs with a low kick.
Biggs moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biggs throws a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a nice body kick.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a body kick.
Lancaster is looking to slow Biggs down with leg kicks.
Biggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a body kick.
Biggs throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Biggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lancaster sizes up Biggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biggs fails with the takedown.
Biggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancaster can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Biggs is predictable there
and Lancaster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Biggs really felt that one!
Lancaster is looking to wear down Biggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avro Lancaster dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Biggs darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Biggs into the cage.

Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggs throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biggs.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggs at a distance.
No luck for Biggs with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Biggs shoots in.
Avro Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Biggs.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Lancaster lands but Biggs takes it in his stride.
Lancaster thumps Biggs with a low kick.
Biggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Biggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lancaster cracks the inside of Biggs's front leg.
Biggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lancaster lands an overhand right.
Biggs throws a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lancaster. Biggs shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster.
Biggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?
Biggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Biggs misses
and Lancaster counters with an outside leg kick.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
Biggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lancaster throws a chopping leg kick but Biggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Biggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lancaster tries to land a front kick but Biggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. Biggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biggs fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Biggs persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Biggs throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Biggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lancaster lands but Biggs takes it in his stride.
Biggs dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Biggs's head and hops out.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.

Biggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lancaster has Biggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Avro Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Errol Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Biggs from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avro Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, 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 for Avro Lancaster!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Avro Lancaster!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Avro Lancaster!

Avro Lancaster wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Avro Lancaster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amsterdam Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Garden of Eden. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Eighteen
vs
Orange

167 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Orange!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eighteen tries to keep at a distance but Orange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orange has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Eighteen misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Orange blocks an elbow strike.
Eighteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eighteen really is a fat lump.
Eighteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eighteen.
Eighteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Orange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orange working aggressively here.
Eighteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orange avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eighteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eighteen missing with knees to the body.
Orange blocks the elbow strike.
Orange misses with a knee to the head.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orange misses with an elbow over the top.
Orange misses with some punches.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen is pushing Orange up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eighteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orange avoids it.
Eighteen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Orange.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orange has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eighteen dodges an elbow strike from Orange.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
Eighteen looking to throw knees to the head but Orange is blocking nicely.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eighteen prevents a body shot from Orange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orange managing to block the knees to the body from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eighteen trying to land knees to the body.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Eighteen'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.
Orange blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen takes a shot to the head.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Eighteen tries to land a knee to the head but Orange blocks with his arms.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Orange blocks the elbow strike.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eighteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eighteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orange avoids the damage to the body.
Eighteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amsterdam Eighteen dominated that 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.

Eighteen moves into range and clinches up with Orange.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eighteen tries a knee to the head but Orange blocks it.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange wants to break free but Eighteen has control.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Eighteen trying to land knees to the body.
Orange lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eighteen misses with a knee strike.
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eighteen missing with knees to the body.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
Eighteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eighteen misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange blocks an elbow strike.
Orange avoiding damage as Eighteen throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange misses with a punch on the inside.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange throws an elbow that misses.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange blocks the elbow strike.
Orange blocks an elbow strike.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orange avoiding damage as Eighteen throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands a left hand.
Orange misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Orange lands with a right to the head.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Eighteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amsterdam Eighteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orange takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orange lands with a right to the head.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eighteen missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eighteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orange avoids it.
Orange blocks an elbow strike.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange throws a head punch that misses.
Orange avoiding damage as Eighteen throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen avoiding damage.
Eighteen trying to land knees to the body.
Eighteen misses with an elbow strike.
Orange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orange cracks Eighteen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Orange gets through Eighteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amsterdam Eighteen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orange moves into the clinch successfully.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
Eighteen has Orange pushed against the cage.
Orange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Eighteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orange avoids the damage to the body.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eighteen trying to land knees to the body.
Eighteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eighteen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
Orange scores with a shot to the side of Eighteen's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Orange lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen avoids the elbow strike from Orange, against the cage.
Orange stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eighteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eighteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
Orange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orange dodges an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Eighteen, against the cage.
Orange stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Orange.
Orange blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
A nice left hand lands by Orange.
Eighteen misses with an elbow strike.

Orange drops Eighteen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Eighteen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Eighteen is rocked!
Orange tries to break free but Eighteen pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Eighteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orange is trying to force a seperation but Eighteen has the dominant position.
Eighteen avoids the elbow strike from Orange, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orange.
Orange throws a big uppercut that drops Eighteen! More strikes from Orange and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Eighteen lies dazed against the cage as Orange celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Orange!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henshaw Farmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulus Remus (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.

Farmon
vs
Remus

190 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henshaw Farmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Remus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Remus rushes Farmon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Remus.
Farmon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Remus lands a nice elbow.
Remus lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Henshaw Farmon has been cut.
Farmon fails to pull guard.
Remus scores with a knee to the head.
Farmon takes an elbow to the temple.
Remus lands an elbow that stopped Farmon in his tracks for a moment.
Remus lands an elbow inside.
Remus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farmon's defenses.
Remus lands a nice elbow.
Remus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Remus lands an elbow that stopped Farmon in his tracks for a moment.
Remus stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Henshaw Farmon's cut is getting worse.
Remus lands a damaging elbow.
Farmon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Remus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Remus obliges.
Remus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Remus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Henshaw Farmon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Remus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Remus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Remus lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Henshaw Farmon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Farmon is breathing heavily.
Farmon tries to pull guard but Remus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remus lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henshaw Farmon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romulus Remus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Gracie (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.

Kee
vs
Gracie

188 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Kee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kee tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kee showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kee pulls his head out easily.
Kee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kee blocks the strikes from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kee has control of the leg.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kee.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kee is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kee is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kee from controlling successfully.

Kee is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kee has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Studd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Gears (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.

Studd
vs
Gears

191 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
KAISER

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Studd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Gears!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studd shoots for a double leg takedown but Gears sprawls well. He's pushed Studd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gears connects with a body shot that sends Studd's belly button to the back.
Studd misses with a takedown attempt - Gears sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Studd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Studd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gears defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Studd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gears uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Studd has time to react.
Studd fails to land the takedown.
Jon Studd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gears lands a nice hook to Studd's body. Studd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Studd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Studd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Studd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gears is fending him off so far but Studd persists. Nope, Gears circles away and we're back to standing.
Studd is breathing heavily.
Gears jabs Studd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Studd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Studd walks into a straight right hand from Gears.
Studd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gears lands with a hook. Studd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Studd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gears comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gears lands a nice looking body shot.
Gears cracks Studd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gears cracks a nice hook into Studd's ribs.
Gears moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gears jabs Studd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Studd at a distance.
Gears is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Studd rather than just go for the knockout.
Studd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gears sprawls well. Gears wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Studd gets slowly back to his feet.
Gears works Studd's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Gears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gears scores with a four punch combination!
Gears thows a body kick. Studd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gears scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gears stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gears lands with a nice combination. Studd backs away looking to recover.
Gears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Studd circles away quickly and effectively.
Gears misses with a two punch combination.
Gears keeps the fight on the outside.
Studd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gears ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gears connects with a body shot.
Studd shoots in looking for a takedown. Gears tries to sprawl out of it but Studd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gears manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gears thuds a left hand into Studd's body.
Studd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gears lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gears!
Gears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Studd at a distance.
Studd on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gears lands with a good body shot.
Gears punishes Studd's body with a nice straight punch.
Studd takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gears ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gears changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gears. Beautiful body shot.
Gears scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Studd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Studd walks into a left hand.
Gears throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Studd rushes Gears and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Studd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gears fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Studd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gears circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gears fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Gears.
Gears connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gears cracks Studd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Studd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gears lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Studd backs up against the cage.
Studd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Studd drops his hands momentarily and Gears takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gears keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gears throws a series of punches but Studd avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gears works Studd's body with a nice hook.
Gears scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Studd doesn't seem bothered though.
Studd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gears lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Gears dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Studd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gears connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Studd scrambles back to his feet.
Gears scores with a body shot.
Studd fails with a takedown attempt.

Studd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gears wants to get back to his feet.
Studd with the ground and pound but Gears uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gears wants to get back to his feet but Studd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Studd throws a strike but Gears rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gears tries to stand but Studd is controlling from the bottom.
Studd is pulling down on Gears's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Studd.
Studd fails with the takedown.
Studd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Studd tries for a takedown but Gears sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Studd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gears scores with a shot to the body.
Gears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Studd circles away quickly and effectively.
Studd closes the distance and clinches up with Gears, looking for a takedown. Studd pushes Gears against the cage but Gears circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gears works Studd's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Gears as Studd shoots in.
Studd goes for a double leg but Gears avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gears continues to drive forward.
Gears has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gears wants to break free but Studd has control.
A frustrated look appears on Gears's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Studd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Studd has Gears pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gears manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gears tries to break free but Studd pushes him back against the cage.
Studd wants a takedown but no success here.
Gears wants to break the clinch but can't.
Studd is looking for a takedown.
Gears wants to get back to striking at distance but Studd won't allow it.
Gears wants to get back to striking at distance but Studd won't allow it.
Studd prevents Gears from breaking the clinch.
Studd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Studd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gears gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gears is trying to push Studd away but Studd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears tries to break the clinch but Studd is controlling the position.
Gears wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Studd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gears's efforts to push away.
Gears prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gears's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gears is looking to break free of the clinch but Studd has double underhooks.
Studd is trying to drag Gears to the mat but Gears just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gears is trying to push Studd away but Studd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Gears showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gears moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Studd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gears slaps away a takedown attempt from Studd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Studd fails with the takedown.
Gears wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gears swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Studd.
Gears digs a good body shot into Studd's ribs.
Studd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Studd avoids the head kick by Gears.
Studd shoots in for a takedown but Gears shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Studd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gears throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gears lands a body shot.
Gears pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Studd back to the cage. Gears follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Studd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Studd dives in for a single leg takedown but Gears sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gears working hard to break the clinch.
Studd keeps control of Gears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gears tries to circle away but Studd has him pinned against the cage.
Studd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gears can't break the clinch.
Studd is trying to push Gears away but Gears has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gears prevents a takedown attempt there.
Studd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gears's efforts to push away.
Gears tries to break the clinch but Studd is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd prevents Gears from breaking the clinch.
Studd lands a nice uppercut.
Gears is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Studd struggles to land a body shot inside as Gears controls his hands.
Studd looking for a takedown.
Studd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gears gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gears is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gears is trying to break free.
Studd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gears after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Studd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gears fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gears connects with a nice looking jab.
Studd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gears lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gears scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Studd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gears throws a shot to the body.
Gears lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliver Gears seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gears cracks Studd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Studd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gears jabs at Studd's body.
Studd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gears thuds a left hand into Studd's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Studd doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gears displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gears.
Oliver Gears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gears fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Studd.
Gears lands a jab to Studd's midsection.
Gears ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gears takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Studd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gears sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gears fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Gears.
Jon Studd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Studd at a distance.
Gears swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Studd.
Studd takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Gears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gears 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 for Oliver Gears!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Oliver Gears!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Oliver Gears!

Oliver Gears wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zinaid Zinaidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxence Jerome Vincent (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.

Zinaidov
vs
Jerome Vincent

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zinaid Zinaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxence Jerome Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinaidov shoots and misses

and Jerome Vincent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zinaidov is looking for a sweep. Jerome Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jerome Vincent lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jerome Vincent in particular looking to stall.
Jerome Vincent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jerome Vincent drops an elbow to the side of Zinaidov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome Vincent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jerome Vincent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zinaidov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jerome Vincent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jerome Vincent is nestled in close to Zinaidov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jerome Vincent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Zinaidov actively working from the bottom here.
Jerome Vincent slips a nice elbow through Zinaidov's hands, connecting with Zinaidov's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinaidov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jerome Vincent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jerome Vincent lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Zinaidov looking for a triangle here. Jerome Vincent is fighting it but it looks tight! Zinaidov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jerome Vincent is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zinaid Zinaidov!