QFC Tournament 399 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Koreskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreskov comes to the cage accompanied by Небо Славян. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Koreskov
vs
Tebow

187 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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, Andrey Koreskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreskov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tebow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tebow postures up and lands a big shot to Koreskov's brow.
Tebow tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreskov is retaining full guard.
Tebow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tebow wants to pass the guard but Koreskov is keeping the position.
Koreskov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koreskov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koreskov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Koreskov is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Koreskov looking for a guillotine here but Tebow defends easily.
Tebow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreskov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.
Tebow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tebow lands a couple of digs.
Tebow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koreskov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tebow is one step ahead there.

Tebow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koreskov dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov trying to control but Tebow is working from the bottom.
Koreskov wanted to stand there but Tebow had control of the position.
Koreskov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tebow is keeping the position for now.
Koreskov wants to control from the top but Tebow keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrey Koreskov.
Tebow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreskov moves away.
Koreskov wants to clinch.
Koreskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tebow's calf.
Koreskov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tebow as he avoids it easily.
Koreskov 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrey Koreskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tebow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koreskov wants to control but Tebow is keeping busy.
Tebow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tebow drops an elbow to the side of Koreskov's head.
Tebow wants to free his trapped foot but Koreskov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tebow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tebow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koreskov sees it coming and defends easily.
Koreskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tebow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koreskov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Koreskov stands up and beckons Tebow to his feet.
Koreskov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tebow's waist but Tebow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koreskov off to one side.
Koreskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Koreskov shoots for a takedown but Tebow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tebow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreskov manages to avoid it.
Tebow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Koreskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tebow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koreskov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreskov blocks a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tebow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Koreskov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tebow is trying to defend but Koreskov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koreskov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tebow is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov stalling away here and it's allowed Tebow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Koreskov is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrey Koreskov.
Tebow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koreskov defending well as Tebow loads up on a big left hand.
Koreskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koreskov gets a takedown into half guard.
Tebow is staying active underneath Koreskov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koreskov prevents Tebow from standing back up.
Francis Tebow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koreskov controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrey Koreskov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Koreskov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tebow but Tebow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrey Koreskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tebow paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Koreskov gets a takedown into half guard.

Koreskov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tebow is just riding it out for now. Koreskov eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koreskov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Koreskov dominated that second round.
That's time! Koreskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Koreskov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tebow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koreskov's guard.
Koreskov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tebow is one step ahead there.
Tebow throws a strike but Koreskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koreskov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tebow wants to stand up but Koreskov is controlling him.
Koreskov wants to pass the guard but Tebow is keeping the position.
Koreskov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tebow pushes Koreskov off and gets back to his feet.
Tebow misses with an uppercut
and Koreskov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Tebow misses
and Koreskov counters with a big head kick but Tebow shrugs it off.
Koreskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tebow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Tebow.
Koreskov avoids the body shot from Tebow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Koreskov enables Tebow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koreskov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koreskov is looking for a triangle but Tebow pushes his legs off easily.
Koreskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tebow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tebow is looking to work some ground and pound but Koreskov has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tebow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tebow is fighting to break Koreskov's control of his arms but Koreskov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tebow throwing strikes but missing.
Koreskov is trying to keep Tebow in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow stopping the sweep attempt from Koreskov.
Tebow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tebow throws an elbow that misses. Koreskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tebow's guard. Nice move by Koreskov!
Koreskov won't allow Tebow to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrey Koreskov.
Koreskov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tebow swivels and escapes.
Tebow misses with a shot to the body
and Koreskov counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow misses with an uppercut.

Koreskov gets a double leg takedown into Tebow's guard.
Tebow wants to stand and escape but Koreskov is having none of it.
Koreskov is standing up over Tebow. Tebow looks to escape but Koreskov dives into side control.
Tebow is trying to buck Koreskov off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koreskov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Tebow.
I think Tebow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Francis Tebow!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Francis Tebow!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Francis Tebow!

Francis Tebow wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Francis Tebow 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
52%

Undercard bout

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

Richie
vs
Hogj

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Richie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fifn Hogj!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogj shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richie is trying to defend but Hogj finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogj trying to control from half guard but Richie is working away.
Hogj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richie wants to get back to his feet.
Richie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hogj blocks the strikes from Richie.
Hogj wants to pass the guard but Richie is defending well.

Hogj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richie sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogj throwing shots but Richie is blocking nicely.

Richie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogj pulls his head out easily.
Hogj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richie keeps working.
Richie is looking for a sweep. Hogj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richie is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogj is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogj wants to take a breather but Richie is having none of it.
Richie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hogj trying to control the action but Richie is working from the bottom.
Hogj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fifn Hogj.
Hogj tries to close the distance and clinch but Richie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richie misses with a takedown attempt
and Hogj counters with a three punch combo that has Richie backing up. Richie nods at Hogj to acknowledge the strikes.
Hogj stuffs the takedown.
Richie is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Richie does no damage.
Hogj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richie takes a swing at Hogj's ribcage but misses.
Hogj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hogj takes the fight into the clinch.

Hogj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hogj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hogj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richie is controlling him.
Hogj keeping moving, preventing Richie from controlling successfully.
Hogj is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie slips nicely into half guard.
Richie trying to control the action but Hogj is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Richie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hogj as he works his way to full guard.
Richie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richie doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogj circles away.
Richie slips a jab and a cross from Hogj.
Richie doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogj circles away.
Richie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hogj counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogj.
Hogj is looking to stand up but Richie won't let him.
Hogj trying to control but Richie is working from the bottom.
Hogj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogj gets to mount! Richie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogj throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Hogj moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Richie has worked his arm free - good work by Richie!

Hogj stands up.
Richie shoots in for a takedown but Hogj shows good takedown defense.

Richie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hogj to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Richie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richie controls Hogj momentarily but Hogj frees himself.
Hogj sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogj wants to control from the top but Richie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fifn Hogj was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hogj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Richie.
Hogj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richie taking a breather here.
Richie gets to mount! Hogj was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie with good strikes from the mount here!
Richie looking to control but Hogj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hogj wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hogj manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richie's guard. Nice work there by Hogj.
Richie wants to get back to his feet but Hogj is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richie holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifn Hogj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Richie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hogj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogj wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hogj is looking for a sweep.
Richie scores with punches from side control.
Hogj is trying to get back to half guard.
Richie controls the position.

Richie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hogj tries to bench press Richie off him but Richie keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hogj is defending well.
Hogj tries to bench press Richie off him but Richie keeps the position.
Hogj manages to get back to half guard.
Hogj looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hogj trying to get back to full guard but Richie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hogj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richie tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogj bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Richie keeping moving, preventing Hogj from controlling successfully.
Richie wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richie wants to sweep here but Hogj controlling him for the moment.
Hogj is working Richie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richie wants to control but Hogj passes easily into half guard.
Hogj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hogj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richie is keeping the position for now.
Fifn Hogj has got the better of the ground game so far.

Richie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogj is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richie is keeping the position for now.
Hogj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hogj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hogj stops Richie from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogj stands and throws Richie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hogj is looking to take a break and control but Richie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fifn Hogj.
Well Hogj 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Fifn Hogj!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fifn Hogj!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Fifn Hogj!

Fifn Hogj wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Joner
vs
Morales

180 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Joner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Morales!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Joner closes the distance and pushes Morales back into the cage.
Morales tries to pull guard but Joner holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales tries to score a body lock takedown but Joner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joner stops a takedown attempt from Morales.
Jay Joner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Morales.

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

Joner clinches up against the cage.

Joner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales misses with a low kick as Joner jumps back.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joner is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Joner circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.

Joner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Joner stalls.
Joner prevents the takedown attempt.
Joner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joner tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Joner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Joner pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Joner.
Joner pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Joner has him pressed against the cage.
Joner stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Joner.
Joner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morales can't get the takedown.
Joner slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Joner.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Joner shows good takedown defense.
Morales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales looks winded!
Morales looks to land a combination but Joner avoids it well.

Morales moves into range and clinches up with Joner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales throws a leg kick
and Joner counters with a three punch combo that has Morales backing up. Morales nods at Joner to acknowledge the strikes.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joner lands a right hook to the body.

Joner forces Morales back against the cage and clinches.
Joner lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joner stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Joner for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joner smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joner tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales misses with a hook to the body
and Joner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales misses with a head kick.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Joner.
Morales dives in and grabs Joner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joner pushes down on Morales's head and hops out.
Joner looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.

Joner instigates a clinch.

Joner breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales fails with the takedown
and Joner counters with a one-two to the body.
Morales shoots in and drives through. Joner sprawls well.
Jay Joner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Morales.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Joner moves into the clinch.
Joner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joner is working Morales over against the cage.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Joner avoids the damage to the body.

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

Joner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Joner pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Joner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Morales gets tackled into the cage by Joner. Joner maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Joner manages to break the clinch.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joner is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Joner circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joner tries to clinch up.
Joner tries to clinch up.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick
and Joner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jay Joner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales is looking to clinch but Joner is avoiding it.
Joner moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
Jay Joner is winning the standup battle so far.

Joner moves into the clinch successfully.

Joner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joner tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Morales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joner but Joner pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joner rushes Morales and presses him up against the cage.
Morales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joner just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.

Joner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Joner has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.

Joner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joner defends it nicely.

Joner rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Joner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Joner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morales.
Joner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Joner moves into the clinch successfully.
Joner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joner is struggling to control the position.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Joner controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Joner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Morales.
Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joner smiles and moves away.
Morales tries to clinch

and Joner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Joner has double underhooks.
Joner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morales should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Joner.
Joner tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales slips a jab and a cross from Joner.
Morales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morales somewhat.
Joner is looking to clinch.

Joner clinches with his opponent.
Joner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage.

Joner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joner closes the distance and pushes Morales back into the cage.
Joner lands a body shot.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Joner improves position.
Morales is trying desperately to land a takedown but Joner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morales.
Morales wants to take the fight to the mat but Joner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joner gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Joner manages to break the clinch.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joner circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Joner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jay Joner!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jay Joner!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jay Joner!

Jay Joner wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

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

Alex
vs
Hannawald

188 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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, Silviu Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Hannawald!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hannawald dives in and scores a takedown into Alex's guard.
Hannawald trying to control but Alex is working from the bottom.
Alex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hannawald is controlling him.
Hannawald looking to pass the guard.
Alex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alex is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hannawald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Hannawald from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alex tries to close the distance and clinch but Hannawald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hannawald blocks the body kick.
Alex looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Hannawald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hannawald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex wants to control but Hannawald postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Hannawald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsandr Chlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chlemenko has chosen Небо Славян as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nakai
vs
Chlemenko

217 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenji Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexsandr Chlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nakai gets tackled into the cage by Chlemenko. Chlemenko maintains the clinch.
Nakai takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Kenji Nakai has been cut.
Chlemenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Nakai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Nakai trying to land knees to the body.

Chlemenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nakai regains guard immediately.
Chlemenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakai looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakai, not yet.

Nakai has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chlemenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Chlemenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakai drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakai is trying to keep Chlemenko in close.
Nakai is pulling down on Chlemenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Chlemenko, at least for the moment.

Kenji Nakai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chlemenko is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chlemenko wants to clinch up but Nakai keeps it at a distance.
Chlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenji Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsandr Chlemenko.

Nakai clinches up with Chlemenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakai stalls.
Chlemenko has Nakai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chlemenko wants a takedown.
Nakai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chlemenko walks away with a smile on his face. Nakai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nakai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakai misses with a two punch combination.
Nakai with a poor takedown

and Chlemenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakai is looking to control Chlemenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakai avoid being mounted?
Nakai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakai misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai tries to get to full guard but Chlemenko has control of the leg.
Nakai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chlemenko.
Nakai is trying to stand.
Nakai is looking for a sweep. Chlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Nakai wants to control but Chlemenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakai tries to roll over but Chlemenko keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chlemenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandr Chlemenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenji Nakai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakai circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Nakai. No joy for Chlemenko on that attempt.
Nakai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakai wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenji Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsandr Chlemenko.
Nakai tries to clinch but Chlemenko is having none of it.
Chlemenko is looking to clinch.
Nakai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chlemenko.
Chlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakai swats away the attempt to clinch by Chlemenko.
Nakai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlemenko tries to avoid it but Nakai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlemenko to the ground. Chlemenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Nakai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chlemenko's guard.
Nakai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chlemenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kenji Nakai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chlemenko!
Chlemenko wants to hold on but Nakai pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlemenko tries to buck Nakai off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlemenko is breathing heavily.
Nakai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chlemenko hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai controlling from the full mount.
Chlemenko working to try and regain half guard.
Chlemenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chlemenko taking shots to the head.
Nakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakai unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai with good strikes from the mount here!
Nakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nakai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chlemenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakai has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakai scoring with strikes but Chlemenko is staying in there.
Nakai controlling from the full mount.
Nakai 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.
Nakai landing strikes, looking to finish!

Nakai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Nakai controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Nakai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Nakai's cut.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chlemenko gets a clinch.
Chlemenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakai.
Chlemenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Nakai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chlemenko manages to get himself to full guard.

Nakai stands up and waves to Chlemenko to follow him.
Nakai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlemenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakai is fending him off so far but Chlemenko persists. Nope, Nakai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chlemenko tries to clinch but Nakai is having none of it.
Nakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chlemenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Chlemenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakai which made him look bad.
Nakai shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakai stuffs the takedown.
Kenji Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsandr Chlemenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chlemenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chlemenko avoids it.
Chlemenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chlemenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chlemenko is looking for a takedown.
Chlemenko misses with the head strike.
Nakai has had enough of the clinch but Chlemenko keeps him there for the moment.

Nakai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chlemenko regains guard immediately.
Chlemenko is controlling Nakai's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai trying to control but Chlemenko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chlemenko, up you get!

Nakai pushes Chlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Chlemenko missing with knees to the body.
Chlemenko is trying to force a seperation but Nakai has the dominant position.
Nakai tries to pull guard but Chlemenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakai drops back down to his feet.

Chlemenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nakai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chlemenko to the mat. Chlemenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chlemenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakai controls the pace.
Nakai wants to pass the guard but Chlemenko is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlemenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Nakai decides to return to a standing position.
Chlemenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai dives in and grabs Chlemenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chlemenko pushes down on Nakai's head and hops out.

Nakai shoots in and gets a takedown into Chlemenko's guard.
Nakai trying to control but Chlemenko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexsandr Chlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakai 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kenji Nakai!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kenji Nakai!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kenji Nakai!

Kenji Nakai wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clay Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T J Delarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carr
vs
J Delarosa

184 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clay Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, T J Delarosa!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr tries to move into range but Delarosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Carr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delarosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Carr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Carr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Delarosa defend it? Carr steps over the head and cranks it - Delarosa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clay Carr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

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

Conger
vs
Burnett

182 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Conger !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conger swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Conger shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Conger won't allow Burnett to sweep him here.
Conger cracks Burnett with a solid left hand.
Burnett trying to control the position.
Burnett controlling the position.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conger is one step ahead there.
Conger throwing strikes but missing.
Conger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett has momentary wrist control but Conger slips an elbow through the middle.
Burnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conger distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Conger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Conger from controlling successfully.

Burnett is looking for a triangle here but Conger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Conger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conger cracks Burnett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burnett struggling a bit here.
Conger lands a few punches from side control.

Burnett is rocked!
Conger scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Burnett is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Conger can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Conger !