AFLC 107: Walker Vs Williams 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walter
vs
Permitis

173 cm
39
196 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

180 cm
30
190 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walter moves into the clinch.
Walter is looking to control Permitis's arms but Permitis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walter has his back to the ropes.
Permitis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.

Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walter throws the kick towards the body but Permitis avoids it.
Walter jabs Permitis right on the nose. Permitis blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Permitis closes the distance and clinches up with Walter, looking for a takedown. Permitis pushes Walter against the ropes but Walter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Walter tries to clinch there but Permitis circles away.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Walter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Permitis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Permitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis moves away

and Permitis counters with a single leg into guard. Walter didn't expect that.
Walter is looking to stand up but Permitis isn't so interested in that idea.
Permitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Permitis is having none of it.

Walter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Permitis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.

Walter breaks from the clinch.
Permitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walter.
Good shot there by Permitis.

It looks like Stephan Walter has been cut.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Permitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Permitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Walter moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Walter manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter is looking to clinch.
Walter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis moves away

and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Permitis throwing shots but Walter is blocking nicely.
Walter is trying to stand.
Permitis trying to control from half guard but Walter is working away.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Permitis moves nicely into side control.
Walter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Permitis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Walter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walter dodges the ground and pound from Permitis.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Permitis drags him back down.
Permitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walter's legs.
Permitis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Walter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walter is looking to clinch but Permitis is avoiding it.
Permitis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stephan Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Permitis counters by moving into the clinch.

Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Permitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walter.
Walter tries a head kick but it misses.
Walter connects with a single shot there.

That has opened up Francois Permitis's cut even more.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Permitis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Walter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Permitis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Walter is pushing Permitis's head away, looking to escape. Permitis manages to hold on to the position though.
Permitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walter's legs.
Permitis prevents Walter from escaping the position.

Permitis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Permitis tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Permitis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walter, who protects the arm well.
Permitis trying to control the position but Walter is working away.
Walter pushes Permitis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Permitis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Permitis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Permitis has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Walter throws Permitis to one side and escapes!
Walter wants to clinch.
Walter throws the kick towards the body but Permitis avoids it.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Permitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Walter clinches.
Walter tries a knee to the head but Permitis blocks it.

Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Permitis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter moves in looking to clinch but Permitis pushes him off.
Walter throws a series of punches but Permitis moves out of range.
Walter tries to clinch

and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Permitis works over Walter with some ground and pound from guard.
Permitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Walter is retaining full guard.
Permitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.

Walter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Permitis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Permitis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter tries to escape but Permitis is in control.

Permitis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Permitis prevents Walter from escaping the position.

Permitis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Permitis swings around for an armbar but Walter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Permitis's guard.
Walter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Permitis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Permitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Walter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Permitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis moves out of range.
Walter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis moves out of range.
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis moves out of range.
Walter moves to clinch but Permitis breaks away

and Permitis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Permitis prevents a body shot from Walter.
Walter lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Permitis takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walter tries to clinch but Permitis is having none of it.
Walter tries to clinch up.
Walter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Permitis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walter throws a poor cross that misses
and Permitis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Permitis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walter can pounce on him.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Permitis counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Walter breaks from the clinch.
Walter wants to clinch

and Permitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Permitis.

Walter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Permitis is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walter connects with a body shot.
Permitis misses with a takedown attempt - Walter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Permitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Permitis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Permitis circles away quickly and effectively.
Walter wants to clinch

and Permitis moves into the clinch.
Walter misses with a body punch.

Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walter tries to clinch there but Permitis circles away.
Walter tries to clinch up but Permitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Walter wants to clinch up but Permitis keeps it at a distance.
Permitis keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter lands with an uppercut that bounces Permitis off the ropes and back into range.
Walter tries to land a front kick but Permitis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Walter.
Walter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Permitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Permitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Walter gets a clinch.
Permitis can't break the clinch.
Walter taking a breather.
Walter misses with a punch to the body.

Walter breaks from the clinch.
Permitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter darts in trying to clinch

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walter 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Ford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Ford

190 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 11 - 1

170 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Ford!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford's coach down at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ford's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ford tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
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.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Ford from standing back up.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ford is looking to improve his position.

Jones 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.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albert Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.

Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones wants to break free but Ford has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford can't break the clinch.

Ford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ford controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stops Ford from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ford controlling the position.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ford darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
Jones tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the ropes.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.

Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Ford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to stall.

Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Roy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones feints a jab promting Ford to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Ford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Ford.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.

Ford rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.

Ford pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Ford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ford controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jones uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ford.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones thows a body kick. Ford tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Ford instigates a clinch.

Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford avoids the head kick by Jones.

Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ford closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Ford blocks it.

Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ford moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch but Ford moves away

and Ford moves into the clinch.

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

Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Ford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Ford breaks from the clinch.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones thumps Ford with a low kick.
Ford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Roy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Jones.

Ford gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ford moves into the clinch.

Ford pulls guard.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wanted to stand there but Ford had control of the position.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Ford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ford manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Ford's guard.
Jones stops Ford from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones tries to stand but Ford is controlling from the bottom.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Ford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.

Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Roy Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ford cracks Jones with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Ford pushes his legs off easily.
Ford wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ford lands a couple of digs.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Ford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ford lands a strong strike to the head of Jones. That's dazed him! Ford looking to finish here. Jones is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ford lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ford!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Stone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikki Tysson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tysson
vs
Stone Jr

180 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysson feints and then cracks Stone Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone Jr down.
Stone Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stone Jr lands a jab.
Tysson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone Jr connects with a jab.

It looks like Mikki Tysson has been cut.
Stone Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tysson tries to bum rush Stone Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stone Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone Jr connects with a right hand. Tysson shakes it off.
Tysson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone Jr.
Tysson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone Jr is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tysson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tysson from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stone Jr!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Filipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild Boys. Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipovic
vs
Liddell

188 cm
30
206 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

190 cm
43
207 lbs
28 - 38 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Filipovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filipovic.

It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Liddell off balance momentarily.
Filipovic throws a front kick that sends Liddell stumbling back into the ropes.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Filipovic lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Liddell crumples to the floor! Filipovic milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
Mirko Filipovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Golden. Nathan Cortez had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cortez
vs
Gracie

190 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

175 cm
21
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustavo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Gracie.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Cortez moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cortez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Cortez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cortez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Cortez cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Cortez!
A very excited looking Nathan Cortez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gracie
vs
Slate

185 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Slate!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Slate.
Slate connects with a nice looking jab.
Slate misses with a low kick.
Slate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Slate denies him.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slate tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Slate desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Slate is defending well.
Slate tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slate is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slate wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slate is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Slate won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slate is trying desperately to improve position.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Slate frees his head quite easily.
Slate tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves to the back.

Slate is trying to roll into a better position but Gracie has get a rear naked choke and Slate is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceaser Gracie!
A very excited looking Ceaser Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Dylan - Hurricane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carter
vs
Ortiz

185 cm
37
190 lbs
24 - 10 - 1

190 cm
35
199 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Wild Ones Apparel (Fightwear and Laundry)

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 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Ortiz checks a low kick from Carter.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz clobbers Carter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter slips a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ortiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Ortiz misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Ortiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ortiz's knee momentarily.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily. Carter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ortiz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ortiz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rubin Carter!
In defeat, Victor Ortiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back, ill be back !!!just you watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes to the ring accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. This should be fireworks!

Hartmann
vs
Toretto

190 cm
33
200 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

184 cm
41
190 lbs
26 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Toretto fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Hartmann finds it's way through Toretto's defenses.

Toretto gets a double leg takedown into Hartmann's guard.
Hartmann controlling Toretto's posture.
Toretto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toretto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.
Toretto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Toretto throwing strikes from guard but Hartmann blocks nicely.
Hartmann is trying to control the position but Toretto postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hartmann tries to sprawl but Toretto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hartmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toretto is working away from the top position though.
Toretto prevents Hartmann from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartmann tries to roll over but Toretto keeps him under control.
Hartmann is in trouble now - Toretto has advanced to mount!
Toretto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Toretto punching from mount but Hartmann doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to reverse the position but Toretto maintains control.
Hartmann prevents Toretto from taking his back.
Toretto wants to control the pace but Hartmann is squirming around nicely.
Toretto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartmann looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Toretto trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I really don't envy Hartmann right now.

Toretto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Toretto looking to break Hartmann's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hartmann remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toretto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Toretto is trying to stick to Hartmann's back but Hartmann is turning into Toretto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toretto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartmann.
Hartmann prevents Toretto from getting back to his feet.
Toretto keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartmann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hartmann takes a little break here. Toretto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Toretto dominated that round.
That's time! Hartmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hartmann lands with a straight right. Toretto didn't see that one coming.
Hartmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Toretto.
Toretto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toretto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Toretto manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Toretto moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hartmann - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann throws out a powerful jab.
Toretto has a takedown stuffed.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Toretto.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Toretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toretto takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hartmann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toretto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dominic Toretto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Toretto wants to get back to full guard but Hartmann has passed into side control.
Toretto stops Hartmann from passing to mount.
We've been informed that Toretto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ground and pound from Hartmann seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Toretto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann wants to control but Toretto is keeping him busy.
Toretto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Toretto is looking to regain half guard here but Hartmann keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Hartmann trying to control the position but Toretto is working away.
Toretto is trying to improve his position.
Hartmann lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
Hartmann lands an elbow.
Toretto throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hartmann misses with the ground and pound.
Hartmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Hartmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toretto, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Toretto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hartmann has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Toretto!
Toretto wants to control but Hartmann is having none of it.
Toretto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartmann controlling his opponent.
Hartmann avoids the attempt from Toretto to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Hartmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toretto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toretto gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartmann scores with a punch to the head.

Hartmann rushes Toretto and presses him up against the ropes.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toretto avoids it.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Toretto blocks it.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Toretto avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Toretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Toretto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hartmann to the ground. Toretto is now in Hartmann's guard.
Toretto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toretto postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toretto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Hartmann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toretto is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toretto in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toretto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toretto darts in looking for a takedown but Hartmann gets double underhooks and turns Toretto into the ropes.
Toretto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartmann smiles and moves away.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Toretto.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Toretto moves out of range.
Hartmann throws a nice looking combination but Toretto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toretto misses with a takedown attempt - Hartmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartmann is looking to chop away at Toretto's legs.
Toretto shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that Toretto avoids nicely.
Toretto shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well.
Toretto moves out of range of the body kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann pushes Toretto away with a front kick.
Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toretto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toretto misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmann works over Toretto's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toretto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toretto trying to control from Hartmann's half guard. Hartmann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toretto wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Toretto wanted to stand there but Hartmann had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hartmann 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
An out of breath Erwin Hartmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Carter Williams

186 cm
34
200 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

186 cm
30
199 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams cracks Walker with an open hand slap.

It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.

Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Walker down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Walker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Walker misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with the combination.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Walker is rocked!
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Williams is rocked!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook but Walker blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Walker rushes Williams and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Walker blocks a body shot from Williams.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker lands a body shot.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.

Brandon Walker's cut is getting worse.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams avoids the body shot from Walker.
Williams throws a hook but Walker blocks it.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker blocks a body shot from Williams.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker jabs at Williams's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Brandon Walker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Williams checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker slips under a jab from Williams.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams feints a jab promting Walker to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker throws a wild hook but Williams just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Walker gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Williams raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Carter Williams!
After winning the bout, Sean Carter Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.