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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Obrien has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Obrien
vs
Perkovic

178 cm
26
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Obrien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Ante Perkovic has been cut.

Obrien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perkovic's guard.
Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obrien is in close to Perkovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obrien postures up in Perkovic's guard and throws a big left but Perkovic blocks it.
Obrien is working Perkovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Perkovic is rocked!
Obrien is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perkovic is still in real trouble! Can Obrien finish him?
Obrien loads up on a big left hand. Perkovic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Obrien looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Perkovic can't hide his disappointment, as Obrien celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Obrien!

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99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Tan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bradley
vs
Tan

178 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Tan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley feints and then cracks Tan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tan down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tan cracks Bradley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tan walks into a jab.
Tan moves forwards but Bradley connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like JJ Tan has been cut.
Tan avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bradley tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Tan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Bradley!
A very excited looking Joe Bradley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Skrinjaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ellison Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to i aint never scared. Anthony Ellison Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marko Skrinjaric's chin.

Ellison Jr
vs
Skrinjaric

189 cm
33
218 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

183 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Skrinjaric!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrinjaric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skrinjaric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellison Jr. That's going to slow Skrinjaric down.
Skrinjaric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison Jr is fending him off so far but Skrinjaric persists. Nope, Ellison Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Skrinjaric.
Ellison Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrinjaric.
Skrinjaric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellison Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Skrinjaric misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrinjaric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison Jr is fending him off so far but Skrinjaric persists. Nope, Ellison Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellison Jr steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Skrinjaric is out on his feet! Ellison Jr sets himself and nearly takes Skrinjaric's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ellison Jr!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Ellison Jr gave a big smile as he said 'another one bites the dust'.

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54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demarte Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mesmo Assim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pena
vs
Sea

170 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demarte Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Sea!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena fails with a takedown attempt.
Pena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sea pinned against the cage. Sea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pena gets a takedown into half guard.
Pena prevents Sea from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sea is trying to get back to full guard.
Pena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena winds up and cracks Sea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pena has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pena wants to take a breather but Sea is having none of it.
Pena will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sea wants to control but Pena is keeping busy.
Pena with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pena is keen to just control but Sea is a slippery customer.
Sea wants to improve his position but Pena is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Pena there.
Sea is looking for a sweep. Pena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena thows a huge punch but Sea dodges it nicely.
Sea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sea is trying to maintain the position but Pena is very close to passing his half guard.
Pena is looking to take a break and control but Sea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pena controlling the pace.
Sea wants to control but Pena is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pena shoots in for a double leg but Sea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarte Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Sea circles away.
Pena fails to land the takedown.
Pena closes the distance and clinches up with Sea, looking for a takedown. Pena pushes Sea against the cage but Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena goes for a double leg but Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sea continues to drive forward.
Pena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sea as he jumps to the side.
Sea throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea shoots in for a double leg but Pena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Pena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sea is trying to defend but Pena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sea has hold of Pena's hands but Pena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pena is trying to control. Sea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sea is looking to improve his position.

Pena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sea defends it well.
Pena looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea trying to control here.
Sea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pena wants to control from the top but Sea keeps moving.
Sea doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pena throws a big elbow that misses.
Pena 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sea looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea, not yet.
Pena trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sea is pulling down on Pena's head. It's preventing any offense from Pena, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demarte Pena will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pena lands a nice hook to Sea's body. Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Pena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sea quickly recovers to half guard.
Sea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sea is not content to let Pena control the position.
Sea trying to control here.
Pena performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea gets back to full guard.
Pena trying to control but Sea is working from the bottom.
Pena prevents Sea from getting back to his feet.
Pena stands up over Sea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sea working for a triangle but Pena defends it easily.
Pena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sea is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sea is one step ahead there.
Pena has a closed guard, preventing Sea from standing up.

Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pena throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena wants to control but Sea passes easily into half guard.
Pena flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sea is keen to just control but Pena is a slippery customer.
Pena wants to improve his position but Sea is controlling well.
Pena wants to get back to full guard but Sea has mounted him!
Sea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pena wants to hold on but Sea pushes him away.
Pena gets back to half guard.
Pena manages to get to full guard.
Pena trying to control the position.
Sea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena striking off his back but it's not causing Sea any problems.
Pena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Sea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sea gets tackled into the cage by Pena. Pena maintains the clinch.
Pena misses with a knee strike.
Pena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Pena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sea throws a combination. Pena tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

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

Sea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pena is trying to improve his position.

Sea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pena tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena wants to control but Sea postures up.
Demarte Pena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena is trying to get back to his feet.
Sea working away.
Pena is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sea off and has taken his back!
Sea's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Pena's hands.
Pena missing with strikes.
Pena keeps control of the position as Sea tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena is looking to control Sea but Sea is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Pena looking for the RNC.
Sea trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pena cracks Sea with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sea from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pena missing with strikes from the back.
Pena trying to control momentarily.
The referee is taking a good look at Sea as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pena!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pena scores with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea breaks Pena's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sea trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena controls Sea momentarily but Sea frees himself.
Sea stopping the sweep attempt from Pena.
Sea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pena looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pena is striking off his back. Sea thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pena has hold of Sea's hands but Sea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Pena looking for subs from the bottom but Sea mounts him!
Pena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sea lands a heavy elbow.
Pena is trying to escape the mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sea!
Demarte Pena was interviewed post fight and said 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barker Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubacar Binio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Woods
vs
Binio

193 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
232 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barker Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boubacar Binio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binio fails to land the takedown.

Woods moves into the clinch.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Woods gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Binio regains guard.

Binio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Woods is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Binio tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Binio is trying to pull guard but Woods has him pressed against the cage.

Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Binio throws a combination. Woods tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Barker Woods has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Woods decides to pull guard.

Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods managing to control the position.
Woods wants to stand but Binio is controlling the position.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binio is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Woods is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Binio!
Woods punishing his opponent with strikes.
Binio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woods working Binio over with strikes here.

Woods is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Binio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Binio shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods working the ground and pound effectively.
Woods avoids the attempt from Binio to control.
Woods wants to control the pace but Binio is squirming around nicely.
Woods scoring with strikes but Binio is staying in there.
Binio tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.
Woods controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Binio can't escape the position.

Woods stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Woods drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Binio looks winded!
Binio can't do much from the bottom here.
Woods creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Woods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Woods looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woods bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Binio can't do much from the bottom here.
Barker Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Binio sneaks back into half guard.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Woods 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Woods seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binio tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg.
Binio pushes Woods off looking to stand but Woods dives back in and keeps control.
Woods lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Binio is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Woods has latched onto it... Big trouble! Woods pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Binio is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Woods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barker Woods!
The defeated Boubacar Binio had this to say: 'Next Time maybe.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvar Czarzsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvar Czarzsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDougal
vs
Czarzsa

176 cm
30
150 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

180 cm
22
156 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William McDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvar Czarzsa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czarzsa throws a combination. McDougal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDougal is looking to clinch.
Czarzsa misses with the combination.
McDougal shoots in and drives through. Czarzsa sprawls well.
Czarzsa scores with a body shot.
McDougal throws a front kick that sends Czarzsa stumbling back into the cage.

Czarzsa feints and as McDougal raises his hands in defense, Czarzsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDougal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDougal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDougal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Czarzsa wants to pass the guard but McDougal is keeping the position.
Czarzsa won't allow McDougal to sweep him here.
Czarzsa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarzsa pushes down on McDougal's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarzsa works his way into full mount!
Czarzsa looking to ground and pound but McDougal is blocking nicely.
Czarzsa looking to control but McDougal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Czarzsa dominating with strikes here.
McDougal regains half guard.
Czarzsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Czarzsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McDougal because Czarzsa loaded up on that one.

Czarzsa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDougal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McDougal rolls, trying to escape but Czarzsa keeps control of the position.

Czarzsa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDougal has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Czarzsa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDougal taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Czarzsa doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alvar Czarzsa!
A very excited looking Alvar Czarzsa 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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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mato Ramljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramljak
vs
Griffin

190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mato Ramljak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramljak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
A little feinted left hand from Ramljak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramljak.

It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.

Ramljak lands a left and a right that send Griffin crashing to the mat, dazed. Ramljak thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Griffin is rocked!
Ramljak connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Griffin covering up! Ramljak comes in with a big uppercut and Griffin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mato Ramljak!

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 Billy Mundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunor Szabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Mundy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mundy
vs
Szabo

175 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Mundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunor Szabo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szabo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mundy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mundy works Szabo's body with a nice hook.
Mundy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szabo defends well and Mundy ends up having to push Szabo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mundy motions for Szabo to come forward. Mundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mundy.
Mundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mundy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ in the buildup to the fight.
Szabo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szabo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mundy counters with a one-two to the body.

Szabo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szabo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mundy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szabo is looking to control the position but Mundy frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Szabo grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Mundy there - Szabo really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Mundy!
A relieved looking Billy Mundy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa has chosen Rocky Balboa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carthew
vs
Balboa

182 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

160 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Carthew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carthew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carthew is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Carthew stands up from Balboa's guard - Carthew perhaps looking for a knockout.
Balboa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carthew finds it's way round the side to connect with Balboa's head.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Carthew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Carthew breaks the clinch.
Carthew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.

Balboa gets caught flat footed, as Carthew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Balboa has eaten all the pies!
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Carthew from controlling successfully.
Carthew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carthew works over Balboa with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carthew working some strikes from top position.
Carthew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carthew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carthew throws a big elbow that misses.
Carthew cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Carthew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carthew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carthew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carthew scoring with some ground and pound.
Carthew lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carthew passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carthew winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carthew is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carthew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carthew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Carthew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carthew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carthew 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carthew lands strikes from half guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Carthew!
Bobby Carthew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maya Chigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chigg
vs
Radev

178 cm
31
173 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

184 cm
40
175 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chigg stuffs the takedown attempt from Radev. Radev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chigg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Radev missing with a left hand there. Chigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radev.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
Chigg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Radev.
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chigg has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chigg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radev throws a hook but Chigg blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chigg.
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev staying out of range there.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chigg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chigg lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Chigg.
Radev misses with a left hand
and Chigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Chigg misses.
Radev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Radev.
Radev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chigg under the eye.
Chigg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chigg.
Chigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Radev.
Maya Chigg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chigg looks to land a combination but Radev avoids it well.
Radev throws a nice head kick!
Chigg blocks a leg kick.
Chigg throws a lazy uppercut
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Jab from Radev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chigg.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chigg takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Radev tries to land a front kick but Chigg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chigg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Radev manages to circle out of the way.
Radev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radev looks for a takedown but Chigg sprawls well.
Chigg misses with a hook. Radev ducked under it nicely.
Chigg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radev.
Radev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Radev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chigg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Radev looks to throw the jab but Chigg is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev keeps the fight on the outside.
Radev has his takedown stuffed
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Chigg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRadev.
Radev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
Radev tries to land a body kick
and Chigg counters with an outside leg kick.

Radev gets a takedown into half guard.

Chigg pushes Radev off and gets back to his feet.

Chigg sends Radev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chigg is motioning to the referee to let Radev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Radev is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Radev throws a solid leg kick but Chigg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Radev.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.
Radev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chigg as he jumps to the side.

Chigg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radev, pushing him back against the cage.
Radev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev tries to score a body lock takedown but Chigg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Chigg.
Radev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigg prevents a body shot from Radev.
Chigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Chigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Chigg has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Radev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radev wants a takedown but no success here.
Radev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chigg scores with a hook to the body.
Maya Chigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radev.
Nice uppercut there from Radev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Radev does it's job there.
Chigg connects with a crisp jab.
Chigg throws a head kick but Radev moves out of range.
Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chigg is looking to land body kicks.
Chigg throws an off balance right hand
and Radev counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Radev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radev.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev shoots in but no luck this time.
Chigg slips a jab from Radev.
Chigg tries a head kick but it misses.
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chigg. That did some damage!
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chigg's head backwards.
Radev throws a head kick but Chigg moves out of range.
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Chigg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev looks to land a right hand but Chigg moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev misses with a leg kick
and Chigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chigg. Radev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Radev tenderised Chigg's leg. Chigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radev misses with a hook.
Chigg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Radev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Radev cracks the inside of Chigg's front leg.
Radev shoots in for a takedown but Chigg shows good takedown defense.
Radev lands with an overhand left.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radev manages to avoid it.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses.
Radev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg is looking to wear down Radev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev misses with a right hand
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Chigg.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chigg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev lands with an overhand left.
Radev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Chigg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chigg checks a leg kick nicely.
Chigg scores with a nice body kick.
Radev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Radev and move into the clinch.
Radev motions for Chigg to come forward. Radev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Chigg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chigg tries to counter by clinching up but Radev breaks away and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Chigg. Beautiful body shot.
Chigg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Radev lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.

Chigg lands a big right hand that sends Radev crashing to the mat! Chigg stays standing though and waves Radev back to his feet!
Radev is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Radev tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chigg wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maya Chigg!
Maya Chigg gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).