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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prometheus Erebus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Black
vs
Erebus

198 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prometheus Erebus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erebus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Prometheus Erebus has been cut.
Erebus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erebus on the side of the head.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Erebus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erebus shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Erebus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erebus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black is breathing heavily.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erebus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erebus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erebus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erebus misses with a few strikes there.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Erebus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lex Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prometheus Erebus.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erebus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Black is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Erebus.
Erebus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Erebus misses with a two punch combination.
Erebus misses with a head kick.

Erebus instigates a clinch.
Erebus tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erebus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Erebus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Black uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Erebus wriggles free and stands up.
Erebus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erebus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erebus is defended easily by Black.
Black blocks a head kick by Erebus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erebus momentarily.
Black misses with a head kick.

Erebus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Erebus stands up and beckons Black to his feet.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Erebus.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Erebus throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Erebus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Erebus persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black throws a nice head kick!
Erebus misses with a two punch combination.
Erebus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black cracks Erebus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lex Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erebus throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Erebus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black with a jab.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Erebus.
Erebus misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erebus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Erebus does no damage.

Erebus closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Erebus throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black wants to break free but Erebus has control.
Black tries to break the clinch but Erebus is controlling the position.
Erebus goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Erebus.
A jab lands there for Black.
Erebus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erebus tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Erebus moves into the clinch successfully.
Erebus working hard to break the clinch.
Erebus misses with the head strike.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Black is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erebus blocks a head kick by Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses.
Black avoids the head kick by Erebus.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Erebus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Black is working an open guard so Erebus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Erebus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Erebus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erebus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erebus wants to break free but Black has control.
Erebus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Erebus stalling in the clinch but Black improves position.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Erebus has him pressed against the cage.
Erebus pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erebus is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Erebus looking to slow down the pace here.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Erebus has him pressed against the cage.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erebus has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Erebus breaks from the clinch.
Erebus misses with a double jab.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Erebus tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Black.
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 Lex Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prometheus Erebus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Erebus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.

Erebus gets the takedown into side control.

Erebus decides to stand back up. Erebus steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Erebus tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Erebus pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
Erebus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Erebus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Erebus moves out of range easily.
Erebus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erebus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erebus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erebus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Erebus persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erebus fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Black blocks a head kick by Erebus.
Erebus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Erebus moves out of range easily.

Erebus 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.

Black is working an open guard so Erebus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Erebus fails to land with a series of punches.
Black 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 Erebus misses.
Erebus throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Erebus dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Erebus's head and hops out.
Lex Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prometheus Erebus.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erebus throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Erebus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black lands with a slapping head kick.
Erebus avoids the head kick by Black.
Erebus misses with a few strikes there.
Erebus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Erebus does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.
Erebus tries a head kick but it misses.
Erebus avoids the head kick by Black.
Erebus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erebus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Erebus.
Black lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Erebus shoots in.
Erebus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erebus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Erebus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erebus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erebus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Erebus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black avoids the head kick by Erebus.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black dodges the punch combination from Erebus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks Erebus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Erebus throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black cracks Erebus with a right hand to the side of the head.

Erebus moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Erebus lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black prevents Erebus from breaking the clinch.
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Erebus breaks from the clinch.
Erebus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black lands an overhand right.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. Erebus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erebus.
Erebus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Erebus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Erebus.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Erebus.
Erebus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Erebus shoots in.
Black misses with a head kick.

Erebus closes the distance and clinches.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erebus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Erebus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erebus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.
Erebus tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black lands a jab.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erebus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lex Black is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erebus is defended easily by Black.
Black lands a high kick!
Black scores with a jab. Erebus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Erebus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erebus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Erebus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erebus blocks a head kick by Black.
Erebus swinging wildly here.
Black misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Erebus or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black lands a head kick!
Erebus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erebus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erebus fails to land with a series of punches.
Erebus tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lex Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prometheus Erebus.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.
Erebus tries to clinch up.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.
Erebus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erebus blocks a head kick by Black.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
Erebus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black avoids the head kick by Erebus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erebus is defended easily by Black.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Erebus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Black sizes up Erebus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Black throws a hook but Erebus blocks it.
Erebus throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Erebus.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erebus shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Erebus's head back.
Erebus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erebus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Erebus does no damage.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erebus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Erebus closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Erebus.

Erebus wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Erebus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage.

Erebus stands up from Black's guard - Erebus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Erebus throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Erebus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Erebus.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Erebus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Erebus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Black wants to stand and escape but Erebus is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erebus stands and steps away. Black gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erebus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a head kick that Erebus semi-blocks.
Black scores with a jab.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black dodges the punch combination from Erebus.
Erebus is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Erebus's head.
Erebus avoids the head kick by Black.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Black lands a head kick. Erebus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Black missing with a left hand there. Erebus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erebus tries a head kick but it misses.
Erebus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erebus throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erebus.
Black cracks Erebus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black throws a head kick but Erebus moves out of range.
Erebus throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Erebus fails with a takedown attempt.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erebus fails with the takedown.
Erebus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black with a jab.
Erebus tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erebus.
Black throws a head kick that misses.

Erebus clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erebus has him pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prometheus Erebus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho has chosen Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pequeno
vs
Satinho

200 cm
24
302 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

211 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Luiz Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Satinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno throws a big shot that misses.
Luiz Pequeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satinho throws a low kick but Pequeno avoids it.
Satinho scores with a head kick.
Satinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Luiz Satinho has been cut.
Pequeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pequeno digs a good body shot into Satinho's ribs.
Pequeno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satinho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Satinho connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pequeno throws a series of punches but Satinho avoids them all with ease.
Pequeno scores with a jab. Satinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Satinho throws a front kick aimed at Pequeno's knee but Pequeno avoids it well.
Satinho is looking to slow Pequeno down with leg kicks.
Pequeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satinho misses with a low kick.
Satinho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Satinho throws a head kick that misses.
Satinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Satinho.
Satinho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pequeno checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Satinho.
Pequeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pequeno is looking to wear down Satinho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno throws a series of punches but Satinho moves out of range.
Satinho slips under a jab.
Satinho ducks under a wild hook from Pequeno.
Pequeno misses with a wild body shot.
Pequeno looks to throw the jab but Satinho is out of range.
Pequeno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Satinho's hands.
Satinho slips under a jab from Pequeno.
Satinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Satinho has managed to clinch.
Pequeno is trying to break the clinch but Satinho has him pressed against the cage.
Pequeno managing to block the knees to the body from Satinho.
Satinho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pequeno avoids it.
Satinho has Pequeno pressed against the cage, preventing Pequeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pequeno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pequeno is trying to break the clinch but Satinho is controlling him.
Pequeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pequeno tries to work over Satinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pequeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pequeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pequeno is trying to break the clinch but Satinho is controlling him.
Satinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Satinho.
Pequeno avoiding damage as Satinho throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satinho trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satinho.
Pequeno is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satinho landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satinho obliges.
Satinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Satinho trying to land knees to the body.
Pequeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Satinho with a knee to the head.

Pequeno is rocked!
Satinho has Pequeno pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pequeno is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Satinho - that's hurt Pequeno badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pequeno is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pequeno doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Luiz Satinho!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mu Sic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sic comes to the cage accompanied by LOW. Mister Spock has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sic
vs
Spock

208 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mu Sic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spock scores with a jab.
Spock tests Sic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Sic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spock is trying to defend but Sic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sic is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spock defends it well.
Sic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock trying to control from the bottom.

Sic is working for a submission of some sort.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spock sprawls well. Spock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sic gets slowly back to his feet.
Sic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sic is breathing heavily.
Spock stalks Sic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sic's face. Sic staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Mu Sic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spock lands a right hook to the body.

Spock drops Sic with a beautiful combination! Sic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spock is looking for the KO!
Spock throws a good cross that connects.

Spock lands a big right hand that sends Sic crashing to the mat! Spock stays standing though and waves Sic back to his feet!

Sic is rocked!
Spock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sic doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spock rushes Sic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spock lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Spock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spock effectively controlling the action here.
Spock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sic backwards.
Spock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Spock - that landed with a thud.
Spock has Sic pushed against the cage.
Spock lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Spock.
Spock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Spock to work.
Sic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spock lands an uppercut.
Spock lands a body punch.
Spock lands a nice uppercut.
Spock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Spock.
Spock lands a body punch.
Spock lands with a short shot to the head.
Spock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spock lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Spock.
Spock lands a left hand.
Spock lands a right hand.
Spock lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Spock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Sic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Spock drops Sic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Spock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Sic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sic or not.
Sic seems to have got his legs back now.
Spock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spock lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spock.
Spock lands with a light punch inside.
Spock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sic or not.
Spock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spock - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Spock drops Sic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Spock drops Sic with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Sic is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Spock!
Mister Spock is the new super heavyweight champion!

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C
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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 Bullfrog Snakeshoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snakeshoes comes to the cage accompanied by NEON. The key to victory for Bullfrog Snakeshoes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Snakeshoes
vs
Pink

225 cm
23
288 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bullfrog Snakeshoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Pink!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Pink is rocked!

It looks like Lex Pink has been cut.
Pink should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snakeshoes fails with a takedown attempt.
Pink is still on wobbly legs! Can Snakeshoes finish him?
Snakeshoes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pink as he jumps to the side.
Snakeshoes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pink sprawls well. He's pushed Snakeshoes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pink seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullfrog Snakeshoes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Snakeshoes cracks Pink with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Snakeshoes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pink to stand back up!

That has opened up Lex Pink's cut even more.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pink has eaten all the pies!
Some wild striking there from Snakeshoes.
Nice takedown defense from Pink. No joy for Snakeshoes on that attempt.
Snakeshoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pink takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snakeshoes misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snakeshoes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pink shoots in for a takedown but Snakeshoes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snakeshoes.
Snakeshoes misses the shot to the body.
Pink takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

The cut above Lex Pink's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snakeshoes cracks Pink with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snakeshoes throws a series of punches but Pink avoids them all with ease.
Pink dodges the punch combination from Snakeshoes.
Snakeshoes shoots and misses

and Pink decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snakeshoes's guard.
Snakeshoes is breathing heavily.

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

Pink is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pink is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snakeshoes!
Snakeshoes wants to control but Pink is having none of it.

Pink is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snakeshoes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snakeshoes shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snakeshoes wants to hold on but Pink pushes him away.
Snakeshoes is working to get back to half guard.

Pink is working for a guillotine from mount but Snakeshoes frees his head quite easily.
Pink seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snakeshoes is holding on tight.
Snakeshoes regains half guard.

Pink is trying to work for a kimura but Snakeshoes is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snakeshoes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Snakeshoes swinging wildly here.
Snakeshoes lands a right hook to the body.
Bullfrog Snakeshoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snakeshoes scores with a decent looking hook.
Snakeshoes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pink's head.

Lex Pink's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Snakeshoes scores with a four punch combination!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bullfrog Snakeshoes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

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

Raki
vs
Bummer

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sensei Raki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geoff Bummer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bummer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bummer somewhat.
Raki with a poor takedown

so Bummer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raki wants to get back to his feet but Bummer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raki trying to keep a closed guard but Bummer is proving a slippery customer.
Bummer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Raki is looking for a triangle but Bummer pushes his legs off easily.
Raki 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.
Bummer throwing strikes from guard but Raki blocks nicely.

Raki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bummer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bummer throws a big right hand that misses.
Bummer wanted to stand there but Raki had control of the position.
Raki keeping moving, preventing Bummer from controlling successfully.
Raki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bummer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bummer scores with a takedown into Raki's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bummer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bummer!
Raki trying to control but Bummer is having none of it.
Raki won't let Bummer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummer is in all sorts of trouble here.

Raki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bummer turns into him and now he's in Raki's guard.
Bummer is looking to stand up but Raki won't let him.

Raki looking for subs off his back but Bummer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bummer wants to pass to mount but Raki is defending the position.

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.
Raki is not content to let Bummer control the position.
Bummer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Raki.
Raki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bummer is working away from the top position though.
Raki wants to get back to full guard.
Raki wants to control but Bummer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Bummer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoff Bummer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bummer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raki is trying to defend but Bummer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Bummer seems content to control.
Raki trying to control here.
Bummer prevents Raki from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raki is trying to control but can't.
Bummer is taking a breather. Raki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Raki is looking to improve his position.
Raki is looking to control Bummer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raki avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bummer throws a series of punches but Raki avoids them all with ease.
Bummer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bummer misses with a body shot.
Raki with a poor takedown

and Bummer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bummer.
Raki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raki looking to control.
Raki controlling Bummer's posture.

Raki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bummer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummer keeping moving, preventing Raki from controlling successfully.

Raki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raki passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Raki tries for a kimura but Bummer is defending well.

That's four 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.
Bummer is not content to let Raki control the position.
Raki avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bummer.
Bummer is trying to buck Raki off.
Bummer is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bummer can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoff Bummer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raki has his takedown stuffed

and Bummer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bummer wants to control but Raki is keeping him busy.
Raki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bummer won't allow Raki to sweep him here.

Raki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bummer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raki 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.
Bummer tries to roll over but Raki keeps him under control.
Bummer trying to hold on to Raki's head to control him but Raki postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bummer tries to get to full guard but Raki has control of the leg.

Raki is looking for a kimura here.
Bummer tries to roll over but Raki keeps him under control.
Bummer trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raki wants to control but Bummer is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raki with a poor takedown

and Bummer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raki tries to score a body lock takedown but Bummer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Raki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bummer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bummer stops a takedown attempt from Raki.
A bit of stalling here from Bummer.

Bummer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bummer with a poor takedown

and Raki counters with a shoot takedown. Bummer fights it but they end up in guard.
Raki 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.
Bummer striking off his back but it's not causing Raki any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bummer keeping full guard, as Raki tries to pass.
Raki stopping the sweep attempt from Bummer.

Raki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bummer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Raki has Bummer in his guard.
Bummer with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geoff Bummer.
I've got Bummer 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Bummer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gachik Kachikian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kachikian
vs
McLoughlin

185 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gachik Kachikian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kachikian takes the fight into the clinch.
Kachikian can't break the clinch.

McLoughlin breaks the clinch.
Kachikian ducks under a wild hook from McLoughlin.
A combination from McLoughlin does no damage.
McLoughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kachikian circles away quickly and effectively.
McLoughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from McLoughlin.
Kachikian closes the distance and clinches up with McLoughlin, looking for a takedown. Kachikian pushes McLoughlin against the cage but McLoughlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kachikian tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLoughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kachikian shoots for a double leg takedown but McLoughlin sprawls well. He's pushed Kachikian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLoughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kachikian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kachikian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Kachikian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from McLoughlin does no damage.
McLoughlin scores with a hook to the body. Kachikian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLoughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from McLoughlin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kachikian is rocked!
Kachikian looks for a takedown but McLoughlin sprawls well.
Oh Kachikian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gachik Kachikian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLoughlin flashes Kachikian a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kachikian's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kachikian crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McLoughlin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McLoughlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BECK ERSALOV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Neville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Neville is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

ERSALOV
vs
Neville

184 cm
19
232 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

202 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, BECK ERSALOV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Neville!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ERSALOV swats away the attempt to clinch by Neville.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Neville wants to clinch.
ERSALOV fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neville is looking to clinch.
ERSALOV circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for ERSALOV.
ERSALOV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neville's calf.
ERSALOV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ERSALOV swats away the attempt to clinch by Neville.
Neville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from ERSALOV does it's job there.
ERSALOV looks to land a combination but Neville avoids it well.
ERSALOV throws a series of strikes that have Neville backpedaling.

Neville closes the distance and pushes ERSALOV back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
Neville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
ERSALOV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
ERSALOV wants to get back to striking at distance but Neville won't allow it.
Neville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
ERSALOV is trying to break the clinch but Neville has him pressed against the cage.
Neville with a knee to the head.
Neville tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neville tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.

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.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neville has ERSALOV pressed against the cage, preventing ERSALOV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
ERSALOV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
Neville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Neville moves into the clinch.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neville with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks with his arms.
Neville misses with a knee strike.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks with his arms.
Neville prevents ERSALOV from breaking the clinch.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville with an attempt at a knee that misses.
ERSALOV jumps guard but Neville stands there with ERSALOV around his waist. ERSALOV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neville tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neville with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on ERSALOV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ERSALOV blocks it with crossed arms.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks with his arms.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Neville wants to clinch up but ERSALOV keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ERSALOV.
ERSALOV throws a sloppy head kick and Neville moves out of range easily.
Neville tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ERSALOV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ERSALOV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neville is looking to clinch but ERSALOV is avoiding it.
Neville wants to clinch.
Neville is looking to clinch.
BECK ERSALOV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ERSALOV lands with an uppercut that bounces Neville off the cage and back into rage.
Neville doesn't manage to clinch there - ERSALOV circles away.
Neville walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neville tries to close the distance and clinch up but ERSALOV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ERSALOV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neville in his tracks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Neville in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neville blocks a head kick by ERSALOV.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV is having none of it.
Neville wants to clinch.
Neville fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ERSALOV keeps the fight on the outside.
Neville is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ERSALOV keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ERSALOV.
Neville is looking to clinch but ERSALOV is avoiding it.
Neville fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ERSALOV.
ERSALOV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neville walks into a left hand.
Neville tries to clinch up but ERSALOV circles away and keeps his distance.
ERSALOV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV is having none of it.
ERSALOV lands a head kick!
ERSALOV throws a head kick that Neville semi-blocks.

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.
Neville is looking to clinch but ERSALOV is avoiding it.
ERSALOV misses with a two punch combination.
ERSALOV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neville doesn't seem bothered though.
ERSALOV lands with a kick to the temple. Neville shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
ERSALOV cracks Neville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neville doesn't manage to clinch there - ERSALOV circles away.
Neville wants to clinch up but ERSALOV keeps it at a distance.
ERSALOV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jason Neville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neville tries to close the distance and clinch but ERSALOV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neville tries to clinch there but ERSALOV circles away.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV moves out of range.
ERSALOV misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ERSALOV circles away from the clinch attempt.
ERSALOV closes the distance and clinches up with Neville, looking for a takedown. ERSALOV pushes Neville against the cage but Neville circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV moves out of range.
Neville wants to clinch.
ERSALOV shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neville sprawls well. Neville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ERSALOV gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BECK ERSALOV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ERSALOV misses with a wild body shot.
ERSALOV throws a head kick that misses.
Neville is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neville is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ERSALOV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neville is looking to clinch.
ERSALOV misses with a takedown attempt - Neville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neville is looking to clinch but ERSALOV is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ERSALOV fails to land with a series of punches.
ERSALOV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Neville has ERSALOV up against the cage in a clinch.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville misses with a knee strike.
ERSALOV fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neville with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks with his arms.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ERSALOV tries to pull guard but Neville won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neville with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neville tries a knee to the head but ERSALOV blocks it.
ERSALOV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Neville will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! ERSALOV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Neville tries to clinch there but ERSALOV circles away.
Neville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ERSALOV connects with a single shot there.
ERSALOV misses with a takedown attempt - Neville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ERSALOV changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neville tries to avoid it but ERSALOV manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neville to the ground. Neville escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV moves out of range.
ERSALOV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ERSALOV throws a head kick that misses.
Neville tries to clinch up but ERSALOV circles away and keeps his distance.
Neville tries to clinch up.
Neville is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Neville pushes ERSALOV up against the cage in a clinch.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neville tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neville misses with a knee strike.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville with a knee to the head.

ERSALOV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ERSALOV lands with an overhand left.
Neville wants to clinch up but ERSALOV keeps it at a distance.
Neville is looking to clinch.
Neville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ERSALOV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neville momentarily.
ERSALOV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neville moves away.
Neville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ERSALOV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

ERSALOV closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neville to the mat! Neville manages to get full guard.
Neville striking off his back but it's not causing ERSALOV any problems.
ERSALOV has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ERSALOV trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neville lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ERSALOV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

ERSALOV decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Neville wants to clinch up but ERSALOV keeps it at a distance.
Neville wants to clinch.
ERSALOV throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
ERSALOV connects with a looping right hand.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV moves out of range.
Jason Neville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Neville crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from ERSALOV - the referee stops the clock and Neville gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says ERSALOV. Neville manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
ERSALOV keeps the fight on the outside.

Neville has closed the distance and engaged ERSALOV in a clinch.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neville looking to throw knees to the head but ERSALOV is blocking nicely.
Neville misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville misses with a knee to the head.
ERSALOV fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BECK ERSALOV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neville with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neville using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ERSALOV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

ERSALOV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ERSALOV just misses with a punch to the body.
Neville doesn't manage to clinch there - ERSALOV circles away.

ERSALOV bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neville throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Neville misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Neville is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neville is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neville missing with punches from the bottom.
Neville lands with a few short shots to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ERSALOV is trying to control. Neville wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neville punching from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Neville tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ERSALOV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neville ducks under a wild hook from ERSALOV.
Neville avoids the head kick by ERSALOV.
ERSALOV swats away the attempt to clinch by Neville.
A head kick misses from ERSALOV.
Neville tries to clinch up.
ERSALOV connects with a high kick.
Neville tries to clinch but ERSALOV moves out of range.

ERSALOV shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neville tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neville lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
BECK ERSALOV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ERSALOV 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BECK ERSALOV!

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hype
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pop
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BB Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xavier
vs
Esko

200 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Xavier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BB Esko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
Esko slips a jab and a cross from Xavier.
Esko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esko lands with a slapping head kick.
Esko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xavier finds it's way round the side to connect with Esko's head.
The fighters circling - Xavier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esko misses with a kick to the body.
Xavier lands a lovely overhand right.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Xavier lunges at Esko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Esko's hand.
Xavier lands a head shot.
Xavier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Esko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Esko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Esko is rocked!
Xavier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Esko! Xavier dives in looking to finish! Esko is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Xavier!
Javier Xavier retains his middleweight title!