FFG 27: Deadlock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arm N (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hall
vs
N

182 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arm N!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall tries to clinch up but N circles away and keeps his distance.
N connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but N moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but N swats him away and circles back towards the center.
N digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Hall wants to clinch up but N keeps it at a distance.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but N pushes him off.

N feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hall sprawling to the canvas! Hall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can N finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hall - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arm N!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Ahoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Alot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahoinen comes into the arena with brutal jazz blaring out of the sound system. Alot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ether kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ahoinen
vs
Alot

185 cm
25
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

195 cm
24
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josef Ahoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Alot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahoinen rushes Alot and presses him up against the cage.
Ahoinen controlling the action here for a moment.

Ahoinen gets control of Alot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahoinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahoinen controlling Alot's posture.
Alot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahoinen, not yet.
Ahoinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alot with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot throwing strikes from guard but Ahoinen blocks nicely.
Ahoinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahoinen controlling the position.
Alot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alot is defended easily by Ahoinen.

Alot gets caught flat footed, as Ahoinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Alot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahoinen is aware though and is defending well.
Ahoinen lands a couple of elbows.
Alot wants to sweep here but Ahoinen controlling him for the moment.
Ahoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Alot is retaining full guard.

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

Alot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahoinen is aware though and is defending well.

Alot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahoinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahoinen wants to control from the top but Alot keeps moving.
Ahoinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ahoinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahoinen distracts Alot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Alot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahoinen defends it easily.
Alot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahoinen manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahoinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahoinen is looking to stand up but Alot isn't so interested in that idea.
Alot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahoinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alot!
Alot is trying to escape the mount.
Alot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Alot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahoinen pulls his head out easily.
Alot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alot looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahoinen lands a couple of digs.
Ahoinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahoinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahoinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alot keeping full guard, as Ahoinen tries to pass.
Ahoinen landing with the ground and pound.
Ahoinen won't allow Alot to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahoinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alot counters with a single leg into guard. Ahoinen didn't expect that.
Alot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alot postures up in Ahoinen's guard and throws a big left but Ahoinen blocks it.
Alot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alot throws a strike but Ahoinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ahoinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alot keeping full guard, as Ahoinen tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahoinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Alot.

Alot kicks Ahoinen off and gets to his feet.
Alot tries for a takedown but Ahoinen circles away easily

and Ahoinen moves into the clinch.

Ahoinen breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahoinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alot manages to get back to half guard.
Alot wants to improve his position but Ahoinen is controlling well.
Ahoinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Ahoinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahoinen prevents Alot from improving his position.
Ahoinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alot!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot is trying to escape the mount.
Ahoinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahoinen prevents Alot from getting the reversal.
Ahoinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ahoinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ahoinen landing shots from mount.
Alot is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahoinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahoinen looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ahoinen. What's that going to do exactly?
Ahoinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alot?
Ahoinen blocks Alot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ahoinen is landing with some decent strikes but Alot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alot tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Alot somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

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

Alot has his foot on Ahoinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahoinen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Ahoinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Alot blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahoinen tries to clinch up but Alot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahoinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ahoinen's guard now.
Alot postures up in Ahoinen's guard and throws a big left but Ahoinen blocks it.
Ahoinen seems keen to control Alot's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alot thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot stands up over Ahoinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahoinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ahoinen is working an open guard so Alot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ahoinen fails with the takedown

and Alot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ahoinen's guard.
Alot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alot is working Ahoinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahoinen's head.
Alot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahoinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahoinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alot. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ahoinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alot working some strikes from top position.

Alot drops back looking for a leg! Ahoinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahoinen manages to kick Alot off! Alot jumps back into Ahoinen's guard.
Ahoinen wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alot has his takedown stuffed

and Ahoinen counters with a single leg into guard. Alot didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahoinen controlling from the top position.

Alot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahoinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alot keeping full guard, as Ahoinen tries to pass.

Alot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahoinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Ahoinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahoinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahoinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Alot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahoinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Ahoinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Alot manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Alot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahoinen 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 for Lance Alot!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Lance Alot!

Lance Alot wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valio Baltov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valio Baltov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baltov
vs
Croix

176 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valio Baltov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Croix!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Croix misses with a wild combination.
Croix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Croix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Valio Baltov has been cut.
Croix lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croix connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Baltov tumbling to the canvas! Croix pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Baltov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Croix!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Whas Dcrackboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ganador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dcrackboy
vs
Ganador

190 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
148 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whas Dcrackboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dcrackboy. No joy for Ganador on that attempt.

Ganador shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dcrackboy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ganador 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.

Ganador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ganador stops Dcrackboy from standing up.
Ganador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ganador pushes down on Dcrackboy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dcrackboy manages to get to full guard.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dcrackboy is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ganador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dcrackboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganador on the ground.
Dcrackboy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganador advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dcrackboy tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control.
Ganador is pressing down on Dcrackboy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dcrackboy is holding on for now.
Dcrackboy trying to control here.
Dcrackboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ganador.
Ganador is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dcrackboy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dcrackboy is in a horrible position here. Ganador smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ganador moves to the back position.

Ganador is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dcrackboy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ganador looking for the choke from the back.
Ganador looks gassed!
Ganador missing with strikes.

Dcrackboy showing good submission defense here.
Ganador gets his hands free as Dcrackboy looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ganador is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dcrackboy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dcrackboy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dcrackboy tries to kick Ganador off but Ganador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ganador trying to work for an americana but Dcrackboy has managed to regain full guard.
Ganador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dcrackboy is on top in guard.

Ganador throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dcrackboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dcrackboy trying to control but Ganador is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy stopping the sweep attempt from Ganador.

Ganador is looking for a triangle but Dcrackboy pushes his legs off easily.
Dcrackboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganador is retaining full guard.
Ganador can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dcrackboy controls the pace.
Ganador keeping moving, preventing Dcrackboy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dcrackboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Dcrackboy misses.
Ganador on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dcrackboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganador shoots in but Dcrackboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dcrackboy stuffs the takedown.
Dcrackboy takes a swing at Ganador's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ganador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ganador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Dcrackboy is right now.
Dcrackboy gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ganador 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dcrackboy is looking for a sweep. Ganador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ganador wants to work for an arm triangle but Dcrackboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ganador tries to pass to full mount but Dcrackboy defends it.

Ganador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dcrackboy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganador.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ganador stops Dcrackboy from getting back to his feet.

Ganador wants to work for an arm triangle but Dcrackboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dcrackboy tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control.

Ganador seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy tries to kick Ganador off but Ganador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ganador is working for a kimura but Dcrackboy is defending it quite comfortably.
Dcrackboy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ganador works his way into side control.
Ganador advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ganador.
Ganador landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ganador moves to take his opponent's back.

Ganador is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dcrackboy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ganador.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganador controlling well, preventing Dcrackboy from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ganador shoots in but no luck this time.
Ganador is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dcrackboy.
Ganador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dcrackboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ganador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dcrackboy as he avoids it easily.
Dcrackboy leaves Ganador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whas Dcrackboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ganador.
Dcrackboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ganador moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dcrackboy scores with a nice right hand.

Ganador scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ganador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dcrackboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ganador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dcrackboy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganador.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dcrackboy trying to control but Ganador postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dcrackboy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ganador jumps into side control!
Dcrackboy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dcrackboy is trying to escape the mount.

Ganador swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ganador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Hiawatha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Vinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiawatha comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Vinssi has chosen The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius as his entrance music. Veijo Vinssi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hiawatha
vs
Vinssi

185 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Hiawatha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veijo Vinssi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiawatha is looking to clinch but Vinssi is avoiding it.
Hiawatha scores with a jab to the head.
Hiawatha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hiawatha moves out of range as Vinssi strikes.
Vinssi throws a nice looking combination but Hiawatha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hiawatha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vinssi!
Hiawatha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Hiawatha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hiawatha wants to control the pace but Vinssi is squirming around nicely.
Vinssi tries to lock up and control but Hiawatha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hiawatha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vinssi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiawatha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinssi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vinssi is in a horrible position here. Hiawatha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiawatha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vinssi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Veijo Vinssi has been cut.
Hiawatha throwing strikes here but Vinssi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinssi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hiawatha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hiawatha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hiawatha unloading with bombs!

That has opened up Veijo Vinssi's cut even more.
Hiawatha throws some wild stikes that Vinssi manages to avoid easily.
Hiawatha landing strikes, looking to finish!

The cut above Veijo Vinssi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pikku Hiawatha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glad Rosebush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Romziel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glad Rosebush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rosebush
vs
Romziel

173 cm
23
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glad Rosebush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Romziel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romziel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Romziel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rosebush 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.
Romziel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosebush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romziel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rosebush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romziel on the ground.

Rosebush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romziel defends it easily.
Romziel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Romziel trying to control but Rosebush is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romziel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romziel trying to control the action but Rosebush is working from the bottom.
Rosebush is looking to regain half guard here but Romziel keeps moving and retains side control.
Romziel working the ground and pound from side control.
Rosebush is trying to escape the position but Romziel is controlling the position.
Rosebush wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush is looking for a sweep.
Rosebush is not content to let Romziel control the position.
Romziel taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Romziel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romziel.
Rosebush looks to land a body kick but Romziel moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romziel, right into the meat.
Rosebush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romziel moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Romziel.
Rosebush misses the shot to the body.

Romziel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosebush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romziel is working away from the top position though.
Rosebush wants to get back to full guard.
Romziel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Romziel wants to work for an arm triangle but Rosebush is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romziel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rosebush trying to control here.
Romziel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romziel with a couple of short strikes.
Rosebush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rosebush is squirming around, avoiding Romziel's attempts to control the action.
Rosebush can't escape the position.
Rosebush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romziel trying to control but Rosebush is having none of it.
Rosebush working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Romziel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Romziel tries a head kick but it misses.
Romziel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosebush.
Rosebush looks to land a combination but Romziel avoids it well.
Romziel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosebush.
Rosebush walks forward, straight into a front kick from Romziel.
Rosebush stalks Romziel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romziel's face. Romziel staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosebush with a poor takedown

and Romziel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rosebush's guard now.
Romziel scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosebush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rosebush keeping moving, preventing Romziel from controlling successfully.
Romziel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rosebush kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rosebush wants to hit a switch here but Romziel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rosebush there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel trying to control but Rosebush is having none of it.

Romziel has isolated one of Rosebush's arms. Rosebush looking to fight him off but Romziel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Romziel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Bandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kukushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandana comes to the cage accompanied by Los del Rio - La Macarena. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kukushkin's choice of entrance music: Kukushka. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bandana
vs
Kukushkin

190 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Bandana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Kukushkin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukushkin lunges at Bandana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandana's hand.

It looks like Dirk Bandana has been cut.
Kukushkin misses with a hook. Bandana ducked under it nicely.
Kukushkin throws a nice looking combination but Bandana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kukushkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Bandana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukushkin keeping moving, preventing Bandana from controlling successfully.
Bandana slips nicely into half guard.
Bandana trying to control from half guard but Kukushkin is working away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukushkin is looking to escape.

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

Bandana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kukushkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandana.
Bandana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukushkin wants to get back to his feet.

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

Bandana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.
Kukushkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bandana uses his free foot to push down on Kukushkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kukushkin.
Kukushkin wants to try and get back to his feet.

Bandana looking for a guillotine from mount but Kukushkin is having none of it.

Bandana is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kukushkin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kukushkin!
Kukushkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kukushkin lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukushkin trying to control but Bandana is working from the bottom.
Kukushkin wants to pass the guard but Bandana is keeping the position.
Bandana is controlling Kukushkin's posture.
Kukushkin is in close to Bandana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kukushkin wants to control from the top but Bandana keeps moving.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukushkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandana has wrist control.
Kukushkin is in close to Bandana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandana 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.
Bandana trying to control the position.
Bandana is pulling down on Kukushkin's head to control his posture.
Kukushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukushkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kukushkin is looking to advance position but Bandana has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kukushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandana is defended easily by Kukushkin.
Kukushkin misses with a hook. Bandana ducked under it nicely.
Kukushkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandana on the side of the head.

Bandana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandana showed some decent athleticism there.

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

Bandana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kukushkin is just riding it out for now. Bandana eventually gives up the hold.
Kukushkin tries to kick Bandana off but Bandana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bandana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandana winds up and cracks Kukushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kukushkin wants to get back to his feet.
Kukushkin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bandana manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kukushkin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bandana is landing with some decent strikes but Kukushkin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kukushkin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Bandana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandana wants to control the pace but Kukushkin is squirming around nicely.

Bandana throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kukushkin has his hands clasped together but Bandana breaks the hold and Kukushkin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bandana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Bandana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunts's entrance music is Serius Jones - Bars. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marcelo Dourado enters the cage!

Blunts
vs
Dourado

185 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ichi Blunts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Dourado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dourado throws a shot from downtown. Blunts moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Dourado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dourado as he jumps to the side.
Dourado closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Ichi Blunts has been cut.
Blunts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dourado throws the left hand but Blunts avoids the punch easily.
Blunts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Blunts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dourado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blunts throwing strikes but missing.

Dourado kicks Blunts off and gets to his feet.
Dourado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blunts at a distance.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dourado as he avoids it easily.
Dourado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blunts's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado connects with a jab.
Marcelo Dourado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dourado cracks Blunts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcelo Dourado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dourado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunts manages to avoid it.
Dourado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dourado.
Blunts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Blunts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blunts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dourado pushes Blunts off looking to stand but Blunts dives back in and keeps control.
Blunts wants to control but Dourado is keeping him busy.
Blunts stops Dourado from getting back to his feet.
Dourado trying to hold on to Blunts's head to control him but Blunts postures up.
Blunts 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.
Dourado wants to get back to his feet.
Dourado tries to kick Blunts off in order to stand up. Blunts Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Blunts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dourado keeps working.

Blunts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blunts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dourado.
Dourado lands with an overhand left.

Blunts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dourado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado pulls Blunts in to control the position.
Dourado wants to stand up but Blunts is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dourado keeping moving, preventing Blunts from controlling successfully.

Blunts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blunts stops Dourado from standing up.
Blunts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blunts tries to free his leg and advance position but Dourado is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blunts content to stall in guard here.
Dourado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blunts is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dourado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dourado throws a big shot that misses.
Dourado connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blunts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blunts tries to free his leg and advance position but Dourado is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Blunts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dourado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dourado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Dourado misses.
Dourado scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blunts.
Dourado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blunts.
Blunts has a takedown stuffed.
Blunts dodges the punch combination from Dourado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dourado throws a jab when Blunts was well out of range.
Blunts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dourado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blunts somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Blunts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dourado sizes up Blunts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado tests Blunts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dourado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blunts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dourado swivels and escapes.
A combination from Dourado does no damage.
Dourado lands a lovely overhand right.
Dourado throws a jab but it's blocked by Blunts.
Blunts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dourado.
Blunts shoots for a takedown but Dourado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blunts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dourado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado misses with a straight left.
Dourado misses with a looping right.
Blunts throws a combination that misses
and Dourado counters with a straight right hand.
Dourado lands with a shot to the body.
Dourado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blunts.
Dourado lands a jab to the head.
Blunts clinches but Dourado breaks the clinch
and Dourado counters with a stiff right hand.
Dourado lands with an overhand left.
Blunts misses with a takedown attempt - Dourado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blunts ducks under a wild hook from Dourado.
Dourado throws a hook to the side of Blunts's head but Blunts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blunts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts tries to clinch up but Dourado circles away and keeps his distance.
Blunts wants to clinch
and Dourado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blunts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dourado throws a lazy right hand but Blunts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunts tries to clinch up
and Dourado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dourado misses with a looping right.
Blunts walks into a straight right hand from Dourado.
Dourado lands a slapping body shot.
Blunts blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dourado misses with an uppercut. Blunts saw that one coming.
Dourado connects with a jab.
Dourado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Dourado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Dourado. That snapped Blunts's head back.
Blunts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blunts misses with a hook to the body
and Dourado counters with a two punch combo.
Dourado scores with a nice head shot.
Blunts tries to clinch but Dourado moves away
and Dourado counters with a left to the body.
Dourado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dourado throws an overhand right that lands on Blunts's shoulder, as Blunts tries to avoid the shot.
Dourado throws a left and a right that both miss

and Blunts counters with a shoot takedown. Dourado fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ichi Blunts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

A swing and a miss from Dourado.
Blunts has his takedown stuffed
and Dourado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dourado looks to land a body kick but Blunts moved away.
Dourado throws out a loose jab but Blunts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Dourado misses.
Dourado stuns Blunts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dourado stuffs the takedown attempt from Blunts. Blunts gets slowly back to his feet.
Dourado dips to his left and cracks Blunts with an uppercut!
Blunts wants to clinch up but Dourado keeps it at a distance.
Blunts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dourado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts tried to score with a low kick but Dourado checks it.
Dourado misses with a hook. Blunts ducked under it nicely.
Blunts slips a jab and a cross from Dourado.
Dourado throws a right and a left that Blunts avoids nicely.
Dourado works over Blunts's head and body with a nice combination.
Blunts misses with a takedown
and Dourado counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Blunts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dourado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blunts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dourado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blunts somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunts with a poor takedown
and Dourado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blunts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blunts takes one on the button.
Blunts moves out of range as Dourado strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Blunts or perhaps it was just good defense by Dourado which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Blunts.
Dourado misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Dourado finds it's target.
Dourado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blunts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dourado counters with a nice uppercut.

Blunts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dourado sprawls well initially but Blunts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blunts trying to control from Dourado's half guard. Dourado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dourado wants to stand and escape but Blunts is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blunts tries to free his leg and advance position but Dourado is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dourado wants to stand but Blunts is controlling the position.
Dourado wants to sweep here but Blunts controlling him for the moment.
Dourado keeping moving, preventing Blunts from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blunts.

That's four 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.
Dourado misses with the combination.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dourado as he jumps to the side.
Dourado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dourado lands with an uppercut that bounces Blunts off the cage and back into rage.
Dourado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blunts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blunts takes one on the button.
Ichi Blunts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Blunts misses
and Dourado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dourado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dourado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Marcelo Dourado!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marcelo Dourado!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Marcelo Dourado!

Marcelo Dourado wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Quazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Head
vs
Quazar

183 cm
21
216 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie Quazar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quazar.
Head tries to clinch up but Quazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Quazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Quazar moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Quazar tries to clinch up

and Head counters by clinching up.
Quazar misses with a knee to the head.
Quazar gets underhooks to prevent Head's takedown attempt.
Quazar pushes off an throws an elbow but Head leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quazar missing with knees to the body.
Quazar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quazar throws an elbow but misses.
Quazar tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Quazar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quazar tries to land knees in the clinch but Head avoids the damage to the body.
Head can't break the clinch.
Quazar tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.
Quazar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Quazar lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head wants to break the clinch but can't.
Head dodges an elbow strike from Quazar.
Head fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head managing to block the knees to the body from Quazar.
Quazar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Head.
Quazar throws an elbow that misses.
Head is trying to drag Quazar to the mat but Quazar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Head wants a takedown.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head dodges an elbow strike from Quazar.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Head 's eye.
Quazar misses with an elbow strike.

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

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.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Quazar has managed to clinch.
Quazar lands a knee to the body.
Head is breathing heavily.
Quazar prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Head 's eye.

It looks like William Head has been cut.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Head drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quazar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quazar closes the distance but Head moves to the side

and Head counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Quazar kicks off Head and gets to his feet.

Quazar gets a clinch.
Quazar looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Quazar to work.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quazar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Head's defenses.
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.
Quazar tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quazar darts in trying to clinch

and Head counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quazar!
Head thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Quazar is trying to stand.

Head is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Head wants to land a leg kick but Quazar is out of range.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Quazar.
Quazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quazar wants to clinch
and Head counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Ronnie Quazar has been cut.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Quazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head jumps guard but Quazar stands there with Head around his waist. Head gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quazar is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quazar down to the mat. Quazar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quazar looks to clinch

and Head counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quazar!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Head dominated that round.
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.

Quazar throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Quazar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Quazar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quazar landing knees to the head.
Head dodges an elbow strike from Quazar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quazar.
Quazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Head blocks it with crossed arms.

Head gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Head prevents Quazar from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Head throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Head is looking to advance position but Quazar won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quazar is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Head stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Head swinging wildly here.

Head darts in and clinches Quazar up against the cage.
Quazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Head avoids it.
Quazar leaning against his opponent.
Quazar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Head managing to block the knees to the body from Quazar.

Head turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Quazar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head trying to control the position but Quazar is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quazar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Head has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head decides to stand back up.
Quazar wants to clinch but Head slips to the side
and Head counters with a nice body shot.
Quazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quazar stuffs the takedown.
Ronnie Quazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quazar tries to clinch

and Head counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Head is pressing down on Quazar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quazar is holding on for now.
Head not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quazar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Head thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quazar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quazar is trying to stand back up but Head is controlling him
Head takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Head prevents Quazar from standing back up.

Head is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quazar has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quazar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head closes the distance and clinches up with Quazar, looking for a takedown. Head pushes Quazar against the cage but Quazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Head dominated that second 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. 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.

Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Quazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quazar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quazar but Quazar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quazar looks to clinch
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.

Quazar has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head avoids the elbow strike from Quazar, against the cage.
Quazar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quazar effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Head pulls guard.

Head looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quazar wants to stand and escape but instead Head has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quazar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quazar is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
William Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Quazar which made him look bad.

Quazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Quazar lands a knee to the body.
Head tries to score a body lock takedown but Quazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quazar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Head blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quazar looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
Quazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Head takes an elbow to the temple.

Head jumps into guard, dragging Quazar to the mat.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Quazar tries to stand but Head is controlling from the bottom.

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

Head looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Quazar has picked Head up and slammed him! Head can't keep hold of the triangle and Quazar manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Head is trying to control Quazar's posture but Quazar avoids it.
Head is trying to get back to his feet.
Head is trying to improve his position.
William Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head wants to control but Quazar postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Quazar.
I think Head 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for William Head!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for William Head!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for William Head!

William Head wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes into the arena with The Game blaring out of the sound system. Reis has chosen Drop the wolrd as his entrance music. Ivo Reis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hearst Hogan
vs
Reis

172 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan tries for a takedown but Reis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hogan.
Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Hunter Hearst Hogan has been cut.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hogan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hogan wants to control the pace but Reis is squirming around nicely.

Hogan goes for an armbar but Reis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.

Reis drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick Reis off! Reis jumps back into Hogan's guard.

Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan has his foot on Reis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reis works his way back into a safe position though.
Reis wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan controls Reis momentarily but Reis frees himself.
Hogan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Reis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogan has a closed guard, preventing Reis from standing up.
Reis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Reis tries to stand but Hogan is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Reis tries to pass.
Reis postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunter Hearst Hogan!