Devotion: 1st Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh No Last Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Evans
vs
No Last Name

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendo Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh No Last Name!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for No Last Name.
No Last Name looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
No Last Name looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.

Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in No Last Name's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Evans in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. No Last Name tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Evans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hendo Evans!
Josh No Last Name spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck off'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Fillibunken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tomas Fillibunken has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fillibunken
vs
Smith

187 cm
19
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

THRIFTY THREADS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomas Fillibunken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fillibunken tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Fillibunken tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Fillibunken is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fillibunken wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Fillibunken but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Fillibunken is trying to escape the mount but Smith keeps good control and instead manages to take Fillibunken's back.

Smith working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fillibunken is doing well to defend. Smith seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fillibunken is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Smith!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janner Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janner Hayes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hayes
vs
Materla

178 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janner Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla checks a leg kick.

Materla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.

Materla is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Materla.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.

Materla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materla scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayes is trying to control Materla's posture but Materla avoids it.

Materla tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Materla lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Materla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Materla wants to stand but Hayes has his arm trapped.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Materla trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes is looking to reverse the position.

Materla is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Materla is putting a hurting on Hayes here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to buck Materla off but Materla is having none of it.
Hayes stops Materla from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Materla working the body and head with strikes.
Materla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

It looks like Janner Hayes has been cut.
Materla working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Materla looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Materla smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Materla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayes is not content to let Materla control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla wants to stand but Hayes is controlling his arm.
Hayes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janner Hayes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Materla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hayes's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Materla passes Hayes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Materla working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materla is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materla wants to free his trapped foot but Hayes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Materla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Materla controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Materla working Hayes over with strikes.
Hayes trying to control here.
Hayes tries to roll over but Materla keeps him under control.
Materla wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Materla connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Materla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayes is trying to control but Materla passes into side control!
Materla landing strikes.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Materla tries to advance to mount but Hayes denies him.
Materla tries to advance to mount but Hayes instead regains half guard.
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!
Materla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Materla pulls his head out easily.
Hayes is not content to let Materla control the position.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Materla passes to full mount!
Hayes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.
Hayes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Materla looking to secure an arm triangle but Hayes defends it well.
Hayes regains half guard.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Materla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.

Materla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janner Hayes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hayes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Materla!

Hayes working for a guillotine from mount but Materla is in no mood to give up.
Hayes fails to take his opponent's back.
Materla wants to control but Hayes is having none of it.
Materla tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla tries to hold on but Hayes postures up.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Materla is looking to escape.

Hayes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Materla turns into him and now he's in Hayes's guard.

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

Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Materla passes into half guard.
Hayes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Materla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Materla is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Materla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayes wants to control but Materla postures up.
Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Materla off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayes looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materla has hold of Hayes's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.

Hayes tightening his grip on Materla, looking for the choke.
Hayes doesn't have the hooks in and Materla manages to turn into his guard.
Materla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Materla passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayes gets back to full guard.
Hayes trying to keep a closed guard but Materla is proving a slippery customer.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materla is one step ahead there.
Janner Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hayes working for a triangle but Materla defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.

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 Janner Hayes.
Well Materla 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materla!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iouri Blunderskard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelsey Vermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunderskard comes to the cage accompanied by 'Till I Collapse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blunderskard
vs
Vermont

189 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

The Exiled Clothing
Zipp Zapp

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iouri Blunderskard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelsey Vermont!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunderskard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermont was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunderskard.
Blunderskard tried to score with a low kick but Vermont checks it.
Blunderskard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blunderskard takes a swing at Vermont's ribcage but misses.
Blunderskard motions for Vermont to come forward. Blunderskard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Vermont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blunderskard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vermont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Vermont turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vermont controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like Vermont might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kelsey Vermont.
Blunderskard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blunderskard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vermont's head.
Blunderskard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blunderskard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blunderskard tries to land a leg kick but Vermont saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunderskard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Vermont moves into the clinch.
Vermont goes for a takedown attempt but Blunderskard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Vermont rushes Blunderskard and presses him up against the cage.
Vermont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blunderskard fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vermont closes the distance and clinches.
Blunderskard avoiding damage as Vermont throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermont throws an elbow but it misses.
Blunderskard avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermont.
Vermont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vermont lands an elbow inside that Blunderskard shrugs off.

It looks like Iouri Blunderskard has been cut.
Blunderskard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vermont lands an elbow inside that Blunderskard shrugs off.
Vermont keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blunderskard's efforts to push away.

Vermont has clasped his hands together around Blunderskard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blunderskard seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermont dominates the positioning.
We've been informed that Vermont has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermont lands a nice forearm strike.
Vermont has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blunderskard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermont lands with some strikes.

Iouri Blunderskard's cut is getting worse.
Vermont controlling the position easily from mount.
Vermont's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelsey Vermont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iouri Blunderskard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Blunderskard fails to land with a series of punches.
Blunderskard throws a leg kick but Vermont sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blunderskard misses with an uppercut

and Vermont counters by moving into the clinch.
Vermont throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Vermont.
Vermont with a knee to the head.
Vermont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blunderskard is defending well for now.
Vermont lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blunderskard takes an elbow to the forehead.

Iouri Blunderskard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vermont looking for a takedown.
Blunderskard tries to circle away but Vermont has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermont.

Jeez, Iouri Blunderskard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vermont gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelsey Vermont!
In defeat, Iouri Blunderskard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've got nothing to say now... but check out Tristar Gym [TG] - 3077, Montreal.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady's entrance music is Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. A fine choice. Berry has chosen Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks as his entrance music. 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.

McGrady
vs
Berry

188 cm
34
275 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

200 cm
36
216 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGrady's calf.
Berry thows a body shot but no joy.
Berry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGrady lands a nice shot to the body.
Berry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGrady if he has to take too many more of those.
Berry misses with a low kick.
Berry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Berry lands a jab to the head.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berry. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berry scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry connects with a single shot there.
Berry ducks right into an uppercut from McGrady.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berry.
A low kick from Berry misses

and McGrady counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
Berry is trying is best to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berry tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
McGrady trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry keeps trying to improve his position.
McGrady controlling the action here.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berry's head.
McGrady 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.
Berry gets full guard.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berry is adopting a defensive guard.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Berry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGrady trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGrady tries a low kick but Berry avoids it.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGrady lands with a straight right. Berry didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Ash Berry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a body punch but McGrady moves out of range.

McGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGrady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGrady content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berry has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGrady has passed into side control.
McGrady lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on McGrady's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berry is looking to regain half guard here but McGrady keeps moving and retains side control.
McGrady lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McGrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ash Berry'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.

McGrady avoids the head kick by Berry.
Berry is looking to chop away at McGrady's legs.
Ash Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berry.
McGrady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berry feints and then cracks McGrady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrady down.
Berry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Berry throws a good cross that connects.
Berry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berry scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrady in his tracks.
Berry is looking to slow McGrady down with leg kicks.
Berry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGrady looks to throw the jab but Berry is out of range.
McGrady on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berry.

Berry rushes McGrady and presses him up against the cage.
McGrady lands a right hand.
McGrady stalling in the clinch.
McGrady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from McGrady.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady has a couple of punches blocked by Berry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGrady tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Berry prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
McGrady tries to throw a body punch but Berry avoids it by throwing McGrady back against the cage.
McGrady tries to throw a body punch but Berry avoids it by throwing McGrady back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady has a couple of punches blocked by Berry.
Berry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Berry scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGrady is leaning against Berry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGrady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGrady tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Berry throws a head punch that misses.
Berry blocks a body shot from McGrady.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berry misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Berry throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrady.
Berry misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McGrady fails to land.
McGrady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
McGrady struggles to land a body shot inside as Berry controls his hands.
Berry lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berry can't find room to land a body shot as McGrady controls the action.
Berry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berry tries to work over McGrady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from McGrady.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGrady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berry throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrady.
Berry misses with the head strike.
Berry swings wildly with an uppercut but McGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrady changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Berry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berry.
McGrady jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady tries to move into range but Berry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrady moves away from the strike by Berry.
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrady misses with a wild body shot.
Berry connects with a nice looking jab.
Berry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGrady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ash Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berry digs a good hook to McGrady's body.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
McGrady takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ash Berry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ash Berry'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Berry swats away the attempt to clinch by McGrady.
Ash Berry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrady throws a hook but Berry blocks it.
Berry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGrady 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berry. That's going to slow McGrady down.
McGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Berry motions for McGrady to come forward. Berry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berry 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 one minute gone in the round.
Berry tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGrady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGrady's head.
McGrady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berry looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrady is just out of range.
McGrady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berry throws a hook but McGrady blocks it.
Berry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGrady. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGrady checks a leg kick.
Berry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berry throws a jab but it's blocked by McGrady.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berry, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick there by Berry.
Berry tries to land a front kick but McGrady steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGrady avoids the head kick by Berry.
McGrady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGrady's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGrady walks forward, straight into a front kick from Berry.
Berry throws a leg kick that misses.
Berry thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
McGrady throws a lazy right hand but Berry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McGrady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berry lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGrady takes a step back to recover.
McGrady avoids the head kick by Berry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Berry has McGrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Berry struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrady controls his hands.
McGrady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob McGrady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGrady lands a hook to the side of the head.

McGrady has hold of one of Berry's legs. Berry is fighting the takedown attempt but McGrady gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady pushes down on Berry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGrady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Berry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berry 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ash Berry!
Ash Berry took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frightened Rabbit - The Twist. Umbra Uxxarest could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Archie Stewart's chin.

Uxxarest
vs
Stewart

170 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Archie Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Uxxarest throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.

Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Uxxarest blocks an uppercut.

Uxxarest breaks from the clinch.
Uxxarest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archie Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stewart. Those never looked like landing.

Uxxarest drops Stewart with a right and a left! Uxxarest comes rushing in but Stewart regains his composure and manages to keep Uxxarest in guard.

Stewart is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Stewart working for a triangle but Uxxarest defends it easily.
Stewart controls Uxxarest momentarily but Uxxarest frees himself.
Uxxarest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest stays in close to Stewart's body and controls the position.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Umbra Uxxarest just wasn't active enough.
Stewart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Stewart has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Uxxarest lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Uxxarest.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Uxxarest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uxxarest pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stewart is out of range and Uxxarest settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stewart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uxxarest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uxxarest tries to score a body lock takedown but Stewart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uxxarest's efforts to push away.
Uxxarest is working for takedown but Stewart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Uxxarest blocking some punches.
Stewart keeps control of Uxxarest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uxxarest can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest looking to stall.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Uxxarest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
Uxxarest shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uxxarest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart is looking to slow Uxxarest down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Uxxarest. That snapped Stewart's head back.
Uxxarest fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Stewart moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uxxarest misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.

Uxxarest jumps into guard, dragging Stewart to the mat.
Uxxarest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Stewart is pushing down on Uxxarest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uxxarest is fighting to maintain full guard but Stewart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart is keen to just control but Uxxarest is a slippery customer.
Uxxarest keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stewart blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
Stewart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart.
Stewart lands a nice shot that snaps Uxxarest's head back.
Stewart tries to clinch but Uxxarest is having none of it.

Stewart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uxxarest napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Stewart throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Uxxarest works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart throws a strike but Uxxarest avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Uxxarest has wrist control.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Uxxarest is keeping the position.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest is adopting a defensive guard.
Stewart pushing down on Uxxarest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uxxarest defending well though.
Uxxarest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uxxarest.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Uxxarest is keeping the position.
Stewart passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Stewart tries for a kimura but Uxxarest is defending well.
Uxxarest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uxxarest seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.

Stewart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archie Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart keeping control of the position.
Uxxarest wants to stand but Stewart has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Uxxarest is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Uxxarest tries to pass to full mount but Stewart defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Stewart looking for submissions off his back.
Uxxarest prevents Stewart from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest controlling the action here.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Uxxarest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

We're going to have a standup here because Umbra Uxxarest wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stewart slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stewart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uxxarest blocking some punches.

Uxxarest breaks the clinch.
Uxxarest 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.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uxxarest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uxxarest misses with a jab, cross combination.

Uxxarest drives through with a takedown into Stewart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Stewart looking for a guillotine here but Uxxarest defends easily.
Uxxarest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uxxarest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uxxarest wants to stand but Stewart is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart controls Uxxarest momentarily but Uxxarest frees himself.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Uxxarest controlling him for the moment.

Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Uxxarest passes into half guard.
Uxxarest wants to get back to his feet.
Uxxarest is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Uxxarest stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uxxarest is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Umbra Uxxarest has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
A head kick from Stewart lands but Uxxarest takes it in his stride.

Stewart takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uxxarest tries to score a body lock takedown but Stewart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archie Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart prevents Uxxarest from breaking the clinch.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uxxarest throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Uxxarest tries to pull guard but Stewart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uxxarest swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Uxxarest pulls Stewart into guard.

Stewart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uxxarest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uxxarest has escaped and now he's on top!
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uxxarest's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Uxxarest is keeping the position.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Uxxarest lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stewart!
Uxxarest is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Stewart has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Uxxarest tightening his grip on Stewart, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Stewart.
I think Stewart 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Stewart!
Archie Stewart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 , into his post fight interview.