D 71 : Fu vs. Satosari PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hima Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hima Laya has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Laya
vs
Garrett

225 cm
19
353 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

224 cm
19
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hima Laya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ferdinand Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laya drops Garrett with a beautiful combination! Garrett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Laya is looking for the KO!

Garrett is rocked!

It looks like Ferdinand Garrett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Laya finish him?
Laya ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Garrett's jaw. Garrett's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Laya does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hima Laya!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Sesay
vs
Amsterdamski

194 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Sesay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojownik Amsterdamski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsterdamski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Sesay. No joy for Amsterdamski on that attempt.
Wojownik Amsterdamski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Amsterdamski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sesay on his heels. He'll look to pass Sesay's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amsterdamski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sesay looking to control but Amsterdamski passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amsterdamski is trying to control. Sesay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amsterdamski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Amsterdamski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sesay is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojownik Amsterdamski!
After winning the bout, Wojownik Amsterdamski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - Hit the Floor as his entrance music. Dragos Podgaetschii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Podgaetschii
vs
Thomas

225 cm
31
142 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

170 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakob Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Podgaetschii gets a takedown into half guard.
Podgaetschii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Podgaetschii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Podgaetschii passes to full mount!
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.

Podgaetschii looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Podgaetschii controlling from the full mount.
Podgaetschii cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Podgaetschii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Podgaetschii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Thomas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Podgaetschii locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thomas is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragos Podgaetschii!
A relieved looking Dragos Podgaetschii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jakob Thomas stepped up to the mic, saying 'NO COMMENT.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sampson
vs
Cruz

165 cm
29
190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sparky Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sampson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sampson throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Sampson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sampson postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sampson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position.

Sampson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sampson trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.

Sampson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sampson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz postures up in Sampson's guard and throws a big left but Sampson blocks it.
Cruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Sampson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.

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

Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Sampson's brow.

Sampson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to stand but Sampson is controlling from the bottom.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sampson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.

Cruz is sitting in close to Sampson's body. Sampson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cruz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cruz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sampson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sparky Sampson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Protagonist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Teenage Bottlerocket - Bigger Than Kiss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pitsenbarger
vs
Protagonist

190 cm
33
195 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

183 cm
41
195 lbs
38 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Protagonist.
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Protagonist's head.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Protagonist moves out of range easily.
Protagonist wants to slow Pitsenbarger down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Protagonist moves out of range.
Protagonist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses
and Protagonist counters with a body kick that stops Pitsenbarger in his tracks momentarily.
Protagonist connects with a leg kick. Pitsenbarger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Protagonist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Bill Pitsenbarger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick as Protagonist jumps back.
Protagonist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitsenbarger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Protagonist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitsenbarger is out of range and Protagonist settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitsenbarger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Protagonist cracks the inside of Pitsenbarger's front leg.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Protagonist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Protagonist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Protagonist blocks the body kick.
Protagonist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Protagonist misses with a body shot.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Pitsenbarger misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Protagonist scores with a three punch combo!
Protagonist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitsenbarger can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Protagonist blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitsenbarger. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Protagonist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick which misses Protagonist's front leg but catches the back leg as Protagonist tries to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger wants to slow Protagonist down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Pitsenbarger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Protagonist. Protagonist obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Protagonist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Protagonist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitsenbarger blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger feints and then cracks Protagonist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Protagonist down.
Nice body kick from Protagonist.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist misses with a body kick.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Protagonist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
Pitsenbarger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pitsenbarger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick that misses.
Protagonist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger blocks a head kick by Protagonist.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitsenbarger.
A solid body kick from Protagonist.
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!
Protagonist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Protagonist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Protagonist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pitsenbarger. Pitsenbarger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Protagonist finds it's way through Pitsenbarger's defenses.
Pitsenbarger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Protagonist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Protagonist checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Protagonist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Protagonist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger lands a high kick!
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
Protagonist misses with a head kick.
Protagonist wants to clinch.
Pitsenbarger wants to clinch up but Protagonist keeps it at a distance.
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a combination
and Protagonist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Pitsenbarger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitsenbarger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a head kick that Pitsenbarger semi-blocks.
Pitsenbarger slips a jab from Protagonist.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitsenbarger is just out of range.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
Protagonist is looking to land body kicks.
Pitsenbarger is looking to wear down Protagonist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Pitsenbarger.
The fighters circling - Protagonist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitsenbarger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Protagonist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitsenbarger, right into the meat.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Pitsenbarger scores with a nice head shot.
Protagonist misses with a body kick.
Protagonist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pitsenbarger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Protagonist is able to avoid easily.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitsenbarger lands a head kick. Protagonist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but Protagonist moves out of range easily.
Protagonist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger blocks a head kick by Protagonist.
Protagonist catches Pitsenbarger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pitsenbarger is looking to chop away at Protagonist's legs.
Protagonist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Protagonist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger 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.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Protagonist moves in looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger pushes him off.
Protagonist moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick
and Protagonist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Protagonist lands a jab to Pitsenbarger's midsection.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick
and Protagonist counters with a stiff right hand.
Protagonist throws a wild body kick that Pitsenbarger sees coming a mile off.
Protagonist lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Protagonist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pitsenbarger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Protagonist scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitsenbarger. That's going to slow Protagonist down.
Pitsenbarger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Pitsenbarger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Protagonist is looking to slow Pitsenbarger down with leg kicks.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger looks for the body kick but Protagonist saw that one coming.
Pitsenbarger avoids the head kick by Protagonist.
Protagonist connects with a high kick.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitsenbarger, right into the meat.
Protagonist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy body kick from Pitsenbarger
and Protagonist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Protagonist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Protagonist. Pitsenbarger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitsenbarger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Protagonist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitsenbarger. Pitsenbarger obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body kick.
Protagonist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitsenbarger manages to avoid it.
Protagonist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick as Protagonist jumps back.
Pitsenbarger lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitsenbarger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a hook but Pitsenbarger blocks it.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
Protagonist tests Pitsenbarger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Protagonist.
Nice uppercut lands for Pitsenbarger. That snapped Protagonist's head back.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Protagonist has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Protagonist misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger keeps Protagonist at a distance using the push kick.
Protagonist throws a head kick but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
It looks like Pitsenbarger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pitsenbarger lands a high kick!
Protagonist throws a sloppy head kick and Pitsenbarger moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitsenbarger feints and then cracks Protagonist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Protagonist down.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the side of Protagonist's head but Protagonist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Protagonist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Protagonist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitsenbarger was well out of range. Poor timing from Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Protagonist lands a jab to Pitsenbarger's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Protagonist checks a leg kick.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab.
Pitsenbarger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Protagonist throws a sloppy head kick and Pitsenbarger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a wild body kick that Protagonist sees coming a mile off.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick. Protagonist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Protagonist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Protagonist as he checks the leg kick.
Protagonist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Pitsenbarger.
I think Pitsenbarger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Pitsenbarger!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Pitsenbarger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla comes into the arena with Your arms feel like home. blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. Andrew Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zilla
vs
Jackson

201 cm
35
214 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

187 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Great 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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, God Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilla throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zilla misses with a body shot.
Zilla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Zilla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson moves out of range as Zilla strikes.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zilla is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zilla misses with an uppercut.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Zilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zilla trying to control the position.
Jackson stands up over Zilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zilla can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zilla defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Zilla looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zilla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Zilla is keeping the position.

Zilla working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zilla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zilla's head.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zilla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Zilla's legs - danger averted.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Zilla keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilla working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands and throws Zilla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zilla is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Zilla regains half guard.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Zilla is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zilla trying to control from the bottom.

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

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Zilla is in trouble!
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!
Zilla is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zilla can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zilla moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Zilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zilla's head.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Andrew Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zilla moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Zilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zilla throws a leg kick

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Zilla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zilla blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zilla's defenses.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zilla blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zilla breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zilla misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zilla's guard.
Zilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zilla is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson works over Zilla with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrew Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is pushing down on Zilla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zilla is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Zilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Zilla's hands, connecting with Zilla's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Zilla tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

Jackson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zilla.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is working Zilla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zilla being controlled for a moment.
Zilla prevents Jackson from improving position.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zilla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Zilla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zilla to see if he's OK.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Zilla's temple.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Zilla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zilla wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Zilla is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Jackson feints and as Zilla raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zilla is rocked!
Zilla controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Zilla's brow.
Oh Zilla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to control but Zilla is working from the bottom.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.

Zilla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zilla.
Zilla manages to get back to half guard.

Zilla looking for submissions off his back.
Zilla seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Zilla's hands, connecting with Zilla's forehead.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zilla trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Zilla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zilla is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Zilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
God Zilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zilla sees it coming and defends easily.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Zilla striking from half guard on the bottom.

Zilla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working over Zilla with some ground and pound. Zilla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zilla!
The referee warns Zilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zilla is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zilla gets back to half guard.
Zilla is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Zilla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Jackson has hold of Zilla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zilla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson looking to finish Zilla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zilla!
Andrew Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Zilla working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Zilla is squirming around nicely.

Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zilla is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zilla can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destroyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Kill You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Destroyer
vs
Wang

150 cm
33
147 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

172 cm
29
131 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang wants to clinch.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang moves to clinch but Destroyer breaks away

and Destroyer counters by clinching up.

Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang wants to land a leg kick but Destroyer is out of range.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang closes the distance but Destroyer moves to the side
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang throws a leg kick

and Destroyer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang tries to score with a low kick but Destroyer moves his leg out of the way.

Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Destroyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Destroyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but Wang manages to get underhooks.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Wang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Destroyer blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow just above Destroyer 's eye.
Destroyer can't get the takedown.
Destroyer dodges an elbow strike from Wang.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Destroyer's brow.
Destroyer avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Destroyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wang breaks the clinch.

Wang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Destroyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.

Destroyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang wants to get up but he can't break Destroyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wang wants to stand but Destroyer is controlling his posture from full guard.

Destroyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang stays in close to Destroyer's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Destroyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Destroyer!
An intense looking King Destroyer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'DESTROY!'.
Lee Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very sorry! I'll be back stronger!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRae is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slipknot - Before I Forget. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keto
vs
McRae

183 cm
37
198 lbs
40 - 23 - 0

189 cm
36
198 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keto tries to score with some ground and pound. McRae controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Keto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McRae is looking to reverse the position.
McRae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McRae manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keto connects with a couple of short punches.

McRae is looking for a triangle but Keto pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keto cracks McRae with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from McRae.
Keto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keto trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keto looking to pass the guard.
McRae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keto.

McRae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keto cracks McRae with a solid left hand.
McRae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McRae wants to sweep but no luck.
McRae working a defensive guard here.
Keto lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keto works over McRae with some ground and pound from guard.
Keto with a nice head shot there.
McRae working a defensive guard here.

McRae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McRae's head.
Keto 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.
Keto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRae wants to sweep here but Keto controlling him for the moment.
Keto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keto with a nice head shot there.
Keto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McRae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McRae keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Keto advances to half guard.

McRae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keto working McRae over with strikes.
Keto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. McRae manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McRae wants to sweep here but Keto controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae has momentary wrist control but Keto slips an elbow through the middle.

McRae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McRae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keto is one step ahead there.
Keto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

McRae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keto tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard.
McRae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keto preventing the sweep.
Keto lands a couple of digs.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRae is keeping the position for now.
Keto passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McRae 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.

McRae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from McRae.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keto with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McRae thows a body shot but no joy.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
McRae misses with a two punch combination.
Keto fails with the takedown.
Keto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McRae.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Keto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by McRae.
Keto slaps away a takedown attempt from McRae, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from McRae misses.
McRae throws a body punch but Keto moves out of range.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Keto throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from McRae.
An inside leg kick from McRae misses.
Nice sprawl there from McRae as Keto shoots in.
Keto misses with a body kick.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Keto ducks down to avoid it.
Keto dives in and grabs McRae's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRae pushes down on Keto's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Keto.
McRae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tuomas Keto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for McRae.
McRae scores with a nice body kick.
Keto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McRae defends well and Keto ends up having to push McRae into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McRae.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Keto jumps into guard, dragging McRae to the mat.

McRae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McRae trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRae wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
McRae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McRae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McRae, into his guard.
Keto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McRae's head.
Keto postures up and lands a big shot to McRae's brow.
McRae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McRae looking for a sweep. Not yet McRae, not yet.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae has momentary wrist control but Keto slips an elbow through the middle.
McRae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keto is one step ahead there.

McRae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keto defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto with a nice head shot there.
Keto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McRae is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Keto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McRae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McRae throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRae defends it nicely.
McRae scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for McRae.
McRae is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keto rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae throws a body punch but Keto moves out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick but Keto moved away.
McRae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Keto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae misses with a body shot

and Keto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McRae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McRae trying to control here.
Keto moves into full mount! McRae won't be happy about that!
Keto lands a big elbow.
McRae is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto working the ground and pound effectively.
Keto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keto lands a big shot there that rocks McRae but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

McRae is rocked!
McRae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McRae is still in real trouble! Can Keto finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keto with the ground and pound from mount.
Keto working the ground and pound effectively.
Keto loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McRae scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Keto land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Keto stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Tuomas Keto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cyclone Nutrition Company and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu comes to the cage accompanied by SDJ-COMMANDOS. Satosari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Primo Victoria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thomas Fu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fu
vs
Satosari

187 cm
31
194 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

188 cm
38
197 lbs
30 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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The Big Kabosh

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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Fu lands but Satosari takes it in his stride.
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fu takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Thomas Fu has been cut.
Satosari lands a high kick!
Fu moves out of range of the leg kick from Satosari.
Fu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Satosari doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Satosari as he checks the leg kick.

Satosari closes the distance and pushes Fu back into the cage.
Fu prevents a body shot from Satosari.
Satosari lands an elbow just above Fu 's eye.
Fu wants to break free but Satosari has control.
Satosari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Satosari fails to land.
Satosari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fu wants to break free but Satosari has control.
Fu wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fu.
Fu blocks an elbow strike from Satosari.

Satosari gets control of Fu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Satosari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Satosari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Satosari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fu manages to get himself to full guard.
Fu wants to stand but Satosari is controlling the position.
Satosari wants to pass the guard but Fu is keeping the position.
Satosari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satosari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fu has escaped the position, nice work there.

Satosari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Satosari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fu is defending well.

Satosari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Satosari asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Satosari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Satosari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Satosari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fu is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satosari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fu has escaped the position, nice work there.

Satosari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Satosari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Satosari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Fu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fu throws a lazy right hand but Satosari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Fu lands but Satosari takes it in his stride.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Satosari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Satosari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Satosari as he checks the leg kick.
Fu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Satosari. That did some damage!
Satosari slips a jab and a cross from Fu.
Fu 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.

Satosari gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satosari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Satosari pushes off an throws an elbow but Fu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fu can't find room to land a body shot as Satosari controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Satosari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Satosari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Satosari 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.

Satosari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu preventing the sweep.

Satosari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satosari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fu has managed to get both his arms back between Satosari's legs - danger averted.

Satosari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fu defends well.

Satosari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satosari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu's guard.
Fu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Satosari on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari is looking to work some ground and pound but Fu has wrist control.
Satosari advances to half guard.
Fu pushes Satosari off looking to stand but Satosari dives back in and keeps control.

Satosari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Satosari seems to be looking for submissions.
Satosari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Satosari working for a guillotine from mount but Fu is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari throws some wild stikes that Fu manages to avoid easily.
Satosari throwing strikes here but Fu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Satosari controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satosari thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Satosari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Fu's cut.
That's time! Fu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Satosari misses with the combination.
Fu misses with a leg kick.
Fu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satosari scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Satosari with a hook.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Satosari moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Satosari blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satosari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anti Satosari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satosari tries to clinch but Fu moves out of range.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Satosari misses.
Satosari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu throws out the jab.
Anti Satosari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satosari checks a low kick from Fu.
Fu swats away the attempt to clinch by Satosari.
The crowd cheers as Fu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Satosari doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu lands a nice shot that snaps Satosari's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satosari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satosari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Satosari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A bone on bone clash there as Satosari blocks the leg kick.
Fu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satosari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fu slips a jab and a cross from Satosari.
Fu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu tries to score with a low kick but Satosari moves his leg out of the way.
Satosari checks a leg kick.
Fu tries to land a front kick but Satosari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fu blocks a head kick by Satosari.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Satosari.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu swats away the attempt to clinch by Satosari.
Satosari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satosari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu looks to land a left hand but Satosari moved out of range nicely.
Fu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satosari lands with a slapping head kick.
Fu tries to land a leg kick but Satosari saw it coming and moves away.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Satosari with a jab.
Fu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Satosari. Satosari obviously looking to wear him down.
Satosari throws a low kick but Fu avoids it.
Satosari scores with a head kick. Fu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Satosari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fu on the side of the head.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Satosari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satosari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satosari.
Fu slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Satosari pulls guard successfully.
Fu postures up.
Thomas Fu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Satosari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fu is not content to let Satosari control the position.
Anti Satosari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satosari moves nicely into side control.
Anti Satosari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Satosari.

Satosari tries for a kimura but Fu is defending well.
Fu is trying to buck Satosari off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Satosari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satosari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

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