AFLC 74: Walker Vs Ortiz PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz has chosen Champions as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

James
vs
Munoz

185 cm
29
185 lbs
2 - 12 - 2

190 cm
30
197 lbs
6 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James stuffs the takedown.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Munoz.
James misses with a head kick.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Munoz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
Munoz is controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munoz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Munoz is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munoz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

James feints and as Munoz raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munoz trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Munoz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stops James from standing up.
Munoz wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James is breathing heavily.
Munoz controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munoz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marc Munoz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Munoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Munoz has taken the fight to the clinch.
James wants to stall.
Munoz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Munoz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munoz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Munoz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz taking a breather here.
Munoz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Munoz working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is not content to let Munoz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James fails with the takedown.
Munoz blocks a jab.
Munoz blocks a head kick by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch up
and Munoz counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Munoz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Munoz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the pace.
Munoz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marc Munoz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Munoz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Munoz wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munoz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.

Munoz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munoz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James tries to keep at a distance but Munoz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James moves in looking to clinch but Munoz pushes him off.
Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the ropes.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Munoz.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munoz avoids it.

Munoz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munoz defends well and James ends up having to push Munoz into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munoz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munoz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James wants to stand but Munoz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munoz looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Munoz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marc Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz stops James from getting back to his feet.
Munoz is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
Munoz passes into side control, despite James's attempt to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz working away.
Munoz trying to control the position but James is working away.

Munoz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. James is trying to escape and Munoz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and James is forced to tap! Nice work there by Munoz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Munoz!
Marc Munoz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang comes to the ring accompanied by Minority - Green Day. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Yan Wang
vs
Dela Cruz

185 cm
33
195 lbs
28 - 15 - 1

187 cm
37
199 lbs
27 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dela Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dela Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Wang's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dela Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Dela Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Wang is out of range.
Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dela Cruz under the eye.

Dela Cruz is rocked!

It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him?
Dela Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dela Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dela Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wang circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dela Cruz to the canvas! Dela Cruz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wang keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ting Yan Wang!
Ting Yan Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muniek Ziomek had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ziomek
vs
Yamaguchi

180 cm
36
200 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

176 cm
40
186 lbs
25 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura but Ziomek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamaguchi to get the leverage.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.
Ziomek is working hard here to advance position.

Yamaguchi seems to be working for a kimura but Ziomek defends the submission attempt.

Ziomek is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamaguchi.

Ziomek is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Yamaguchi working for a guillotine from mount but Ziomek is in no mood to give up.
Ziomek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Yamaguchi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ziomek to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ziomek shrugs it off.
Yamaguchi avoids the attempt from Ziomek to control.
Ziomek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Yamaguchi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Yamaguchi looking for a guillotine from mount but Ziomek is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamaguchi prevents Ziomek from getting the reversal.

Yamaguchi looking to secure an arm triangle but Ziomek defends it well.
Ziomek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yamaguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ziomek!
Ziomek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Yamaguchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ziomek manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziomek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamaguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.

Yamaguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamaguchi prevents Ziomek from improving his position.

Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziomek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziomek tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Yamaguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamaguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziomek 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ziomek drives through with a takedown into Yamaguchi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamaguchi keeping full guard, as Ziomek tries to pass.
Ziomek stopping the sweep attempt from Yamaguchi.
Ziomek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Yamaguchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Yamaguchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziomek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziomek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Yamaguchi is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Yamaguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ziomek is pushing down on Yamaguchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamaguchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziomek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Muniek Ziomek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yamaguchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamaguchi 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.
Ziomek trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziomek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamaguchi is thwarting Ziomek's attempts to control the position.

Yamaguchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziomek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziomek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yamaguchi is breathing heavily.
Ziomek manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziomek wants to sweep here but Yamaguchi controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to pass the guard but Ziomek is keeping the position.

Yamaguchi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziomek dives on top into guard.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Yamaguchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziomek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamaguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamaguchi, not yet.
Ziomek pushing down on Yamaguchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
Ziomek prevents Yamaguchi from improving his position.
Ziomek is trying to control. Yamaguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziomek prevents Yamaguchi from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ziomek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziomek wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziomek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yamaguchi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamaguchi tries to reverse the position but Ziomek maintains control.
Ziomek wants to stand but Yamaguchi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muniek Ziomek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.

Ziomek tries for a takedown but Yamaguchi circles away easily

and Yamaguchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Yamaguchi is trying to work for a kimura but Ziomek is defending well.

Yamaguchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziomek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamaguchi.
Ziomek trying to control from the bottom.
Yamaguchi is looking to advance position but Ziomek won't allow it.

Yamaguchi seems to be working for a kimura but Ziomek defends the submission attempt.
Ziomek is controlling Yamaguchi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamaguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek trying to control from the bottom.

Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura here.

Yamaguchi seems to be working for a kimura but Ziomek defends the submission attempt.

Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura but Ziomek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamaguchi to get the leverage.

Yamaguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziomek is just riding it out for now. Yamaguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Ziomek manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
Ziomek pushes down on Yamaguchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamaguchi is looking to improve his position.
Ziomek is keen to just control but Yamaguchi is a slippery customer.
Ziomek trying to pass the guard but Yamaguchi defending well.

Yamaguchi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ziomek has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ziomek pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Yamaguchi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ziomek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muniek Ziomek!
After the fight, Muniek Ziomek was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. John McClane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
McClane

180 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
32
201 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado avoids the body shot from McClane.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Donk. McClane catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado thuds his right hand into McClane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado checks the leg kick.
McClane misses with a low kick.

Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.

Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McClane looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! McClane slams his shin into Machado's torso.
Machado tries to clinch up.
A jab from McClane finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
McClane tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado slips under a jab from McClane.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane lands a jab to the head.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from McClane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Machado rushes McClane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
McClane throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado slips a jab from McClane.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Nice jab there from McClane.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado takes one on the button.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado tries to clinch there but McClane circles away.
McClane looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Machado clinches up against the ropes.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns McClane into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane'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.

McClane gets tackled into the ropes by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.

McClane manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado misses with the combination.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
McClane scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
McClane throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for McClane.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McClane - that will leave a mark!
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane moves out of range.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.

Machado clinches up with McClane and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
McClane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses the jab.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from McClane.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
McClane throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
McClane moves into range and connects with a jab.

Machado closes the distance and pushes McClane back into the ropes.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but McClane avoids the damage to the body.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClane is defending well for now.
McClane is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClane as Machado tries to tie him up.
McClane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClane is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado crunches a lovely knee into McClane's ribcage.
McClane is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now McClane has his back to the ropes.
McClane avoiding damage as Machado throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John McClane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado walks into a jab.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado looks to land a body kick but McClane moved away.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane is having none of it.
McClane scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
McClane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Luiz Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane misses with a double jab.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Machado clinches.
McClane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machado stalling the fight.
McClane looking to slow down the pace here.
McClane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClane is trying to break free.
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but McClane blocks with his arms.
McClane takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McClane blocks it with crossed arms.
McClane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.

Machado breaks the clinch.
John McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane moves out of range.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
McClane throws a hook but Machado blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McClane catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
McClane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machado lands a front kick.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and McClane only half commits.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
Luiz Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McClane 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
A relieved looking John McClane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin comes to the ring accompanied by ACDC- For Those About To Rock . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jay Franlkin
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
29
196 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franlkin!
Franlkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franlkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franlkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franlkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Franlkin's head coaches at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franlkin.
Franlkin throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Franlkin misses with a looping left.
Franlkin feints with a jab and clips Smith right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Smith is sent crashing into the canvas and Franlkin leaps in for the kill! Smith tries to get to his feet but Franlkin is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Smith is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Jay Franlkin!
Richard Jay Franlkin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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 Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Barrett Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Liddell's chin.

Johnson
vs
Liddell

177 cm
30
218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
39
207 lbs
17 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
Liddell is not content to let Johnson control the position.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liddell won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Johnson trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Liddell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Liddell trying to control the position here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a strike but Liddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddell postures up.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Liddell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Liddell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Liddell stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell'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.

Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Liddell to sweep him here.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.

Liddell pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Liddell!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. A fine choice. Tony Benson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anderson Silva's chin.

Silva
vs
Benson

188 cm
35
198 lbs
17 - 11 - 2

179 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Benson has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Benson steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson scores with a nice right hand.

Silva is rocked!
Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Benson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Silva wakes up just in time to hear Benson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Benson!
Our winner, Tony Benson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Stone
vs
Rodrigo Nogueira

172 cm
30
176 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

180 cm
30
176 lbs
17 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Nogueira sees coming a mile off.
Stone throws a low kick but Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Nogueira coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Nogueira.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone lands a head kick. Nogueira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nogueira on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nogueira.
Stone slips a straight right by Nogueira.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone lunges at Nogueira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nogueira's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Nogueira misses.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira scores with a four punch combination!
Stone looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
Nogueira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nogueira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Chris Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the body.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nogueira!
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Nogueira lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Nogueira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Nogueira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueira.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Nogueira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone walks into a left hand.
Stone is looking to chop away at Nogueira's legs.
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira slips a jab from Stone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nogueira. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Chris Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stone has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Nogueira avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the ropes.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nogueira doesn't seem bothered though.
Nogueira misses with a hook.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone is looking to wear down Nogueira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
Stone misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with an uppercut
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone slips under a jab from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Nogueira's knee but Nogueira avoids it well.
Nogueira jabs at Stone's body.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone misses with a left hand
letting Nogueira counter with a right hand.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.
Chris Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Nogueira both land. Nice combination.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nogueira digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nogueira swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Nogueira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nogueira checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nogueira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogueira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nogueira jabs at Stone's body.
Nogueira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stone.
A cross from Nogueira lands.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Stone swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nogueira misses with a looping left.
Nogueira misses with a looping right.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nogueira dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nogueira.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the body.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira cracks Stone with a good jab.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Nogueira with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nogueira is out of range.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone avoids the body shot from Nogueira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone throws a body punch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Nogueira jabs at Stone's body.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab by Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone misses with a low kick as Nogueira jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Nogueira.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stone digs a good body shot into Nogueira's ribs.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Nogueira.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira works the jab nicely.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nogueira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Nogueira throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone connects with the punch.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nogueira moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Nogueira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nogueira.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Nogueira. Those never looked like landing.
Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nogueira takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Stone throws a leg kick but Nogueira moved away.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira works the jab nicely.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Nogueira's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
I think Nogueira 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Walker

190 cm
31
200 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

186 cm
31
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.

Ortiz darts in and clinches Walker up against the ropes.
Walker prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Walker to work.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker slips under a jab.

Ortiz has Walker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.

Walker clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Ortiz tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is working Ortiz over against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the ropes.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
Ortiz gets through Walker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortiz walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Ortiz cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Victor Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.

Ortiz is rocked!

Walker moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.

Walker successfully pulls guard.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard.
Walker 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.
Walker is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker distracts Ortiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ortiz covers up, he's hurt! Walker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Walker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Walker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!
A very excited looking Brandon Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Victor Ortiz was interviewed post fight and said 'Brandon was the better man tonight,the guy is a Killer for sure..I knew this fight would end with one of us getting knocked out, hes the man, but ill be back, ill be back real soon'.