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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wright
vs
Bernard

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wright darts in and clinches Bernard up against the ropes.

Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovanni Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Wright won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.

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

Wright has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bernard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard wants to clinch.

Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bernard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
Bernard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bernard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bernard.
A knee to the head by Bernard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Bernard, against the ropes.
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.

Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
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!
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Wright.

Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bernard is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Wright wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.

Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.

Wright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.

Alex Wright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wright looking to score a takedown here. Bernard is defending well but Wright drives through and ends up in Bernard's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright postures up and lands a big shot to Bernard's brow.
Wright 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.

Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alex Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Wright fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Bernard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bernard is controlling an arm, preventing Wright from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Wright working for a guillotine from mount but Bernard is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is bucking up trying to escape but Wright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bernard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Wright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bernard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bernard shrugs it off.
Wright won't let Bernard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bernard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bernard is breathing heavily.

Wright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bernard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bernard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Wright working for a guillotine from mount but Bernard is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright looking to isolate an arm here. Bernard doesn't see it coming and as Wright extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Wright!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Wright 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
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the ring accompanied by Rob Zombie - House Of 1000 Corpses. Alex Garcia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Fitch's chin.

Fitch
vs
Garcia

183 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Fitch sprawls well.
A combination from Fitch does no damage.
Fitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitch is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Fitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Fitch is avoiding it.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
Fitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Fitch throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but Fitch moves out of range.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitch defends it nicely.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Garcia.
Fitch sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Fitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

Fitch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Fitch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garcia's legs.
Fitch trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Fitch scoring with strikes.

Fitch stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
Garcia throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Fitch. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitch shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fitch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fitch scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Fitch lands a couple of digs.
Fitch prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.

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

Fitch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Fitch getting side control.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.

Fitch decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fitch drives through and clinches with Garcia against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Fitch's takedown attempt.
Fitch managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia prevents Fitch from breaking the clinch.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.

Garcia clinches up with Fitch and pushes him back against the ropes.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia avoiding damage as Fitch throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is looking to control Fitch's arms but Fitch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the ropes.

Fitch drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fitch tries to sprawl but Garcia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fitch wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fitch is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Fitch is having none of it.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fitch throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitch as he jumps to the side.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the ropes. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia scores with a head kick.

It looks like Jon Fitch has been cut.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Fitch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fitch is controlling the pace.
Fitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jon Fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitch won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitch passes into half guard.
Fitch trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fitch wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitch blocks the strikes from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch, which made it look bad.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Fitch gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the ropes.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Garcia.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Fitch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia 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.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.

Fitch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fitch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Garcia tries to stand but Fitch is controlling from the bottom.

Fitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get up but he can't break Fitch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fitch controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia wants to stand but Fitch is controlling his posture from full guard.

Fitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia wants to stand but Fitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia wants to stand but Fitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Garcia!
Alex Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Gawrolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gawrolek has chosen Maciaz - Heroes of Our Times as his entrance music. Janusz Gawrolek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Slate
vs
Gawrolek

197 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
178 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Slate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janusz Gawrolek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gawrolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Slate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gawrolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Slate circles away.
Gawrolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slate has a takedown stuffed.
Gawrolek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slate counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Slate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gawrolek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gawrolek is not content to let Slate control the position.
Slate landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slate is chipping away with strikes.
Slate scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate is working Gawrolek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gawrolek regains half guard, as Slate was trying to land strikes.
Slate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slate stops Gawrolek from getting back to his feet.

Slate is trying to work for a kimura but Gawrolek is defending well.
Slate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gawrolek defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Slate is looking for a kimura but Gawrolek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slate to get the leverage.
Slate trying to control from half guard but Gawrolek is working away.
Slate wants to pass the guard but Gawrolek is defending well.
Slate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slate.
Gawrolek has hold of Slate's hands but Slate slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gawrolek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slate.

Gawrolek has one foot on Slate's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Slate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gawrolek tries to clinch but Slate moves away
and Slate counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gawrolek is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Gawrolek closes the distance but Slate moves to the side
and Slate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Gawrolek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gawrolek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slate's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gawrolek pushes Slate off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gawrolek wants to clinch.
Gawrolek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gawrolek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Slate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gawrolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Slate circles away.
Gawrolek wants to clinch.
Gawrolek's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gawrolek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gawrolek is fending him off so far but Slate persists. Nope, Gawrolek circles away and we're back to standing.
Janusz Gawrolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek fails with an attempt to clinch.

Slate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slate throws a strike aimed at the side of Gawrolek's head but Gawrolek avoids it well.

Slate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gawrolek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slate wants to control but Gawrolek is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Slate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gawrolek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Slate dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gawrolek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slate keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slate.
Gawrolek stuffs the takedown attempt from Slate. Slate gets slowly back to his feet.
Gawrolek moves in looking to clinch but Slate pushes him off.
Gawrolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gawrolek moves in looking to clinch but Slate pushes him off.
Janusz Gawrolek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gawrolek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Slate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gawrolek tries to clinch up but Slate circles away and keeps his distance.
Slate throws a looping overhand right but Gawrolek ducks down to avoid it.
Slate shoots for a takedown but Gawrolek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Slate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gawrolek's waist but Gawrolek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slate off to one side.

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

Slate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gawrolek is aware though and is defending well.
Slate seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gawrolek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slate trying to control the position.
Gawrolek lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slate is on top in guard.
Slate postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gawrolek keeping moving, preventing Slate from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slate postures up in Gawrolek's guard and throws a big left but Gawrolek blocks it.
Slate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slate trying to control the position from guard on top but Gawrolek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slate postures up in Gawrolek's guard and throws a big left but Gawrolek blocks it.
Slate is looking to work some ground and pound but Gawrolek has wrist control.
Slate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slate throws a strike but Gawrolek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gawrolek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gawrolek has managed to get both his arms back between Slate's legs - danger averted.
Gawrolek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gawrolek landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slate has control of Gawrolek's left arm, preventing Gawrolek from doing any damage.
Slate is trying to keep Gawrolek in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Slate just wasn't active enough.
Slate swats away the attempt to clinch by Gawrolek.

Gawrolek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slate to the mat! Slate manages to get full guard.
Slate striking off his back but it's not causing Gawrolek any problems.
Slate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gawrolek is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gawrolek cracks Slate with a solid left hand.
Slate wants to sweep but no luck.

Slate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gawrolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Slate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gawrolek defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Slate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Slate circles away from the clinch attempt.

Slate tries to keep at a distance but Gawrolek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gawrolek gets underhooks to prevent Slate's takedown attempt.
Gawrolek lands a knee to the body.
Gawrolek lands a good knee to the midsection. Slate won't want to take too many of those.

Gawrolek manages to pull guard.
Slate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gawrolek has momentary wrist control but Slate slips an elbow through the middle.
Slate wants to control from the top but Gawrolek keeps moving.
Slate looking to sit in guard and control but Gawrolek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slate trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawrolek distracts Slate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gawrolek landing some decent shots from guard.
Slate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Slate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gawrolek postures up and lands a big shot to Slate's brow.
Slate has momentary wrist control but Gawrolek slips an elbow through the middle.

Slate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gawrolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gawrolek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Slate is looking to stand up but Gawrolek isn't so interested in that idea.
Gawrolek with a nice head shot there.
Gawrolek throws a big right hand that misses.

Slate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gawrolek is aware though and is defending well.
Gawrolek stands up over Slate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Slate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gawrolek defends well.
Gawrolek lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gawrolek won't allow Slate to sweep him here.
Gawrolek with a nice head shot there.

Slate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gawrolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate is trying to keep Gawrolek in close.
Gawrolek chips away with some ground and pound.
Gawrolek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slate looking to control.
Gawrolek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adam Slate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Slate has his foot on Gawrolek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gawrolek works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slate controls Gawrolek momentarily but Gawrolek frees himself.
Gawrolek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slate is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Slate!
A relieved looking Adam Slate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Gordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Couture
vs
Gordon

185 cm
25
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture darts in looking for a takedown but Gordon gets double underhooks and turns Couture into the ropes.

Couture gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gordon regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Couture gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gordon 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.

Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Couture!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Freedman
vs
Permitis

190 cm
30
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
190 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedman tries to close the distance and clinch but Permitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcus Freedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Freedman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Permitis counters by clinching up.
Freedman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Permitis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freedman after a bit of a struggle.
Freedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Freedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Permitis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freedman wants to get back to full guard.
Freedman manages to get to full guard.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Freedman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Permitis backwards.
Freedman pushes Permitis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Permitis has clasped his hands together around Freedman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Freedman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Freedman is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Permitis.
Freedman wants to get back to full guard.
Freedman moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Freedman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Permitis manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Freedman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Freedman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is trying to control Freedman's posture but Freedman avoids it.

Freedman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A left and a right from Freedman both land. Nice combination.

Freedman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Permitis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Freedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Permitis can't get the takedown.

Freedman tightens his grip and picks Permitis up, before dumping him to the ground. Permitis manages to land in guard.
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) inform us that Permitis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Freedman looking to sit in guard and control but Permitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freedman is on top in guard.
Freedman is pushing down on Permitis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Permitis is fighting to maintain full guard but Freedman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Permitis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freedman wants to pass to mount but Permitis is defending the position.
Permitis is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Permitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedman pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis won't allow Freedman to pass to mount.

Permitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedman pulls his head out easily.
Freedman moves nicely into side control.
Freedman has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Freedman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Permitis turns into him and now he's in Freedman's guard.
Permitis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Permitis stopping the sweep attempt from Freedman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Freedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freedman.
Freedman with a hook.
Freedman goes for a double leg but Permitis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Permitis continues to drive forward.
Freedman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Permitis.
Freedman gets underhooks to prevent Permitis's takedown attempt.

Freedman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Freedman wants to stand and escape but Permitis is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freedman is on top in guard.
Freedman is pushing down on Permitis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Permitis is fighting to maintain full guard but Freedman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Freedman is looking for a kimura but Permitis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedman to get the leverage.
Freedman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Permitis's thigh. Permitis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Freedman wants to pass the guard but Permitis is keeping the position.
Freedman looking to sit in guard and control but Permitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freedman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

Freedman decides to stand back up. Freedman steps back and let's Permitis get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Permitis is defended easily by Freedman.
Marcus Freedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Permitis walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Freedman.
Freedman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Permitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Permitis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freedman tries to buck Permitis off but Permitis is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedman can't do much from the bottom here.
Permitis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Freedman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Freedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Permitis tries for a kimura but Freedman is defending well.
Freedman tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Freedman throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Freedman regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedman is looking to get back to full guard here but Permitis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Freedman tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Freedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Freedman cracks Permitis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freedman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Permitis on the side of the head.

That has opened up Francois Permitis's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freedman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freedman lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freedman.
Freedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Permitis sprawls well. Permitis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freedman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis with a poor takedown

and Freedman counters with a single leg into guard. Permitis didn't expect that.
Freedman wants to stand and escape but instead Permitis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Freedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Permitis is one step ahead there.
Freedman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Freedman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Permitis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman pushing down on Permitis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Freedman seems to be looking for submissions.
Freedman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Freedman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Permitis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedman is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Permitis wants to get back to full guard.

Permitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedman pulls his head out easily.
Freedman wants to pass to mount but Permitis is defending the position.

Freedman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Freedman looking for a submission but Permitis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Freedman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Permitis reverses the position - he's now on top in Freedman's guard.
Permitis won't allow Freedman to sweep him here.
Freedman keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
Freedman looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Freedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Francois Permitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Freedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Permitis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Freedman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freedman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Freedman!
Marcus Freedman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Savage logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the ring accompanied by Shock by Fear Factory. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rogers
vs
Khalidovv

190 cm
43
193 lbs
37 - 36 - 0

195 cm
29
200 lbs
20 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Urban Savage

HERITAGE 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 37 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalidovv wants it to stay on the feet.

Khalidovv closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Khalidovv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khalidovv trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.

Khalidovv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidovv.
Khalidovv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Khalidovv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovv is working away from the top position though.
Khalidovv trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it.
Rogers trying to control but Khalidovv postures up.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers wants to control but Khalidovv is keeping busy.

Khalidovv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khalidovv trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.

Khalidovv is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is looking to control Khalidovv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidovv's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidovv's back!
Rogers gets his hands free as Khalidovv looks to control.
Rogers misses with a punch to the head.
Khalidovv rolls, trying to escape but Rogers keeps control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
In his post fight interview, Steve Rogers gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to my sponsors URBAN SAVAGE, everyone at AFLC and all the fans! '.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Travis Lucas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Valanciunas
vs
Lucas

192 cm
28
208 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

187 cm
39
208 lbs
39 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas moves forwards but Valanciunas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valanciunas misses with a right hand
and Lucas counters with a nice leg kick.
Lucas checks a leg kick.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valanciunas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Valanciunas.
Lucas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
Valanciunas avoids a kick to the body.
Valanciunas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valanciunas swings widly with a right hand
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valanciunas throws a front kick aimed at Lucas's knee but Lucas avoids it well.
Valanciunas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucas.
Lucas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valanciunas throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Travis Lucas has been cut.
Lucas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valanciunas throws a chopping leg kick but Lucas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valanciunas cracks Lucas with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas moves out of range as Valanciunas strikes.
Valanciunas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valanciunas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lucas counter with a right hand.
Lucas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Valanciunas misses.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas looks for the body kick but Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas scores with a hook.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Valanciunas.
A big right from Valanciunas misses.
Valanciunas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucas. Lucas obviously looking to wear him down.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valanciunas throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Lucas slips under a jab.
Lucas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick
and Lucas counters with an outside leg kick.
Jonas Valanciunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valanciunas throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valanciunas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Valanciunas misses with a straight left.
Lucas slips under a jab.
Valanciunas throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valanciunas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lucas looks for the body kick but Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Valanciunas there.
Lucas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Valanciunas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Lucas slips under a jab.
Lucas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valanciunas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valanciunas is breathing heavily.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas is looking to chop away at Lucas's legs.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valanciunas.
A jab lands there for Lucas.
Valanciunas misses with a right hand
and Lucas counters with a right hand to the body.

Lucas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valanciunas sprawling to the canvas! Valanciunas rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lucas finish him?!

Valanciunas is rocked!
Valanciunas misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Lucas!
Travis Lucas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes to the ring accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hartmann
vs
Grant

190 cm
32
200 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

184 cm
36
195 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hartmann duly obliges.

It looks like Brandon Grant has been cut.

Hartmann darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hartmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Hartmann had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a front kick.
Hartmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.

Hartmann clinches.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hartmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.

Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Hartmann pushes him off.
Hartmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Grant moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Grant wants to break free but Hartmann has control.
Grant avoiding damage as Hartmann throws knees to the body.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a left hand.
Hartmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hartmann closes the distance and clinches.
Hartmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Brandon Grant's cut even more.
Grant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartmann crunches a lovely knee into Grant's ribcage.
Hartmann landing knees to the body.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant takes an elbow to the temple.
Grant tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant looks winded!
Hartmann crunches a lovely knee into Grant's ribcage.
Grant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartmann looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Hartmann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hartmann misses with a knee strike.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Brandon Grant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right from Hartmann on the inside.
Hartmann digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hartmann as the two fighters clinch.
Hartmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Hartmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Hartmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Grant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hartmann wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.

Grant gets tackled into the ropes by Hartmann. Hartmann maintains the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant blocks an elbow strike.
Grant is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hartmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Hartmann.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
Grant is working for takedown but Hartmann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Grant.
Grant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hartmann on the inside.

Brandon Grant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hartmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant wants a takedown.
Hartmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erwin Hartmann!
Erwin Hartmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the ring accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frankie Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barnes
vs
McClane

185 cm
35
196 lbs
35 - 10 - 0

182 cm
35
201 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Urban Savage

Urban Savage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McClane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
A low kick from McClane is predictable there
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClane jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McClane throws out the jab.
Barnes avoids the body shot from McClane.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - McClane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for McClane's leg but McClane calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands with a cross.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes staying out of range there.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Jab from Barnes.
McClane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from McClane misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
McClane works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
Barnes connects with a right hand. McClane shakes it off.

It looks like John McClane has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
McClane swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
McClane throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for McClane. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
Barnes avoids the body shot from McClane.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane misses with a double jab

and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
McClane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
McClane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into McClane's ribs.
Nice body punch from McClane.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.

Barnes lands a big head kick that sends McClane tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves McClane back to his feet - he wants the finish!

McClane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McClane square on the jaw! Damn, McClane is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Frankie Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.