Bloodbath VIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet comes to the ring accompanied by Indestructable. David Booker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Monet's chin.

Monet
vs
Booker

190 cm
21
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Booker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monet sprawls well initially but Booker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Monet looking for submissions off his back.

Monet looking for subs from the bottom but Booker mounts him!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Booker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jezus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Jenk (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.

Christ
vs
Jenk

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jezus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kent Jenk!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenk cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ throws a series of strikes that have Jenk backpedaling.

It looks like Kent Jenk has been cut.
Jenk misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ tries to clinch up but Jenk circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jenk counter with a right hand.
Jenk tries to bum rush Christ with a series of wild strikes but Christ uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jenk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenk trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ controls Jenk momentarily but Jenk frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Christ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenk connects with a couple of short punches.
Christ wants to hit a switch here but Jenk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christ there!
Christ is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Jenk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Christ can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenk tries to control but Christ wriggling away.
Christ is trying desperately to improve position.
Christ is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenk avoids the attempt from Christ to control.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jenk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jenk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Christ?
Christ keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ is breathing heavily.
Jenk with good strikes from the mount here!
Jenk trying to control but Christ is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenk has a good base and remains in mount.
Christ tries to lock up and control but Jenk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Christ looks a forlorn figure.
Jenk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenk with good strikes from the mount here!
Christ wants to control but Jenk is having none of it.
Christ really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Jenk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kent Jenk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jenk lands with a right hand.
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jenk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christ is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jenk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jenk prevents Christ from getting the reversal.
Jenk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jenk unloading with bombs!
Christ is working to get back to half guard.
Jenk with good strikes from the mount here!
Kent Jenk has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenk cracks Christ with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenk with good strikes from the mount here!
Jenk lands a big shot there that rocks Christ but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jenk landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Jenk.
Jenk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jenk tries to control but Christ wriggling away.
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenk lands a big shot there that rocks Christ but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jenk controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenk trying to control but Christ is having none of it.
Christ tries to hold on but Jenk pushes him away.

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.
Jenk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Jenk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Christ has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Christ is working to get back to half guard.
Jenk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenk with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Jenk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kent Jenk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Christ misses the body punch
and Jenk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jezus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ darts in trying to clinch

and Jenk counters with a takedown into side control.
Christ tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jenk looking to finish Christ with some ground and pound. This is bad for Christ!
Christ is squirming around, avoiding Jenk's attempts to control the action.
Christ tries to hold on but Jenk pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Christ hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christ is looking to escape.
Jenk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jenk unloading with bombs!
Christ takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christ sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jenk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jenk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jenk controlling the pace.
Jenk passes the guard and advances to mount!
Christ is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenk lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to hold on but Jenk postures up.
Kent Jenk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christ is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jenk looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Jenk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four 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.
Jenk controlling the pace for now.
Jenk dominating with strikes here.
Christ taking shots to the head.
Jenk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jezus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenk looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Jenk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jenk 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Jenk!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rabiz Rabizian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabiz Rabizian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rabizian
vs
Van Staaden

189 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabiz Rabizian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabizian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabizian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rabizian fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Staaden blocks the leg kick.

Rabizian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Staaden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Staaden is not content to let Rabizian control the position.

Rabizian tries for a kimura but Van Staaden is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden is looking for a sweep.

Rabizian tries for a kimura but Van Staaden is defending well.

Rabizian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rabizian tries to stand but Van Staaden is controlling his head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rabizian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Staaden stops Rabizian from passing to mount.
Rabizian throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Staaden sneaks out the side door and pushes Rabizian away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rabizian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Staaden but Van Staaden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabiz Rabizian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabizian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabiz Rabizian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four 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.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rabizian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Staaden to the mat! Van Staaden manages to get full guard.
Rabizian looking to pass the guard.

Rabizian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Staaden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Staaden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Staaden!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Staaden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rabizian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabizian.
Rabizian defending well as Van Staaden loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rabizian shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Staaden tries to sprawl out of it but Rabizian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Van Staaden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabizian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Staaden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Staaden throws a jab when Rabizian was well out of range.
Rabiz Rabizian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabizian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabizian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabiz Rabizian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rabizian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Staaden won't be happy with that.
Rabizian is looking to take a break and control but Van Staaden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Staaden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabizian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabizian advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabizian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Staaden is now in Rabizian's guard. A big mistake from Rabizian there, giving up the dominant position!

Rabizian looking for a guillotine here but Van Staaden defends easily.
Rabizian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Staaden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabizian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rabizian looking for a guillotine here but Van Staaden defends easily.

Rabizian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Staaden passes into side control.

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.
Rabizian is looking to reverse the position.
Rabizian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rabizian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rabizian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rabizian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabiz Rabizian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Van Staaden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rabizian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Staaden is fending him off so far but Rabizian persists. Nope, Van Staaden circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabizian tries for a takedown but Van Staaden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rabizian tries to clinch but Van Staaden is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Staaden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rabizian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabiz Rabizian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Claud Van Staaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabizian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Staaden is fending him off so far but Rabizian persists. Nope, Van Staaden circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabizian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Staaden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabizian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Staaden misses with a double jab

and Rabizian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rabizian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rabizian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Staaden is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabizian drops back looking for a leg! Van Staaden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Staaden manages to kick Rabizian off! Rabizian jumps back into Van Staaden's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabizian looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Staaden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Staaden is controlling Rabizian's posture.
Claud Van Staaden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabizian advances position into side control!
Van Staaden pushes Rabizian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rabizian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rabizian avoids the strikes from the bottom by Van Staaden.

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

Rabizian has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Rabiz Rabizian has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Rabizian or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Staaden which made him look bad.
Van Staaden throws a nice looking combination but Rabizian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rabiz Rabizian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabizian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rabiz Rabizian!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gypsy Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba has chosen Dirty house as his entrance music. Gypsy Gusmao is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gusmao
vs
Drogba

200 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gypsy Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gusmao lands a head shot.
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogba.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Drogba ducked under it nicely.
Drogba slips a straight right by Gusmao.
Drogba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drogba slips a straight right by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drogba momentarily.
Drogba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusmao. That did some damage!

Drogba has closed the distance and engaged Gusmao in a clinch.
Gusmao is trying to force a seperation but Drogba has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drogba gets control of Gusmao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drogba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drogba 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.

Drogba has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogba wants to hit a switch here but Gusmao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drogba there!
Drogba is trying to escape the mount.
Drogba is mounted but he's throwing punches.

Gusmao stands up from mount. Strange move.
Drogba slips a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Gusmao misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Drogba.
Gusmao is breathing heavily.
Drogba tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance.
Gusmao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drogba counters with a low kick, right behind Gusmao 's knee.
Gusmao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gusmao takes one to the chin there.
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!
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Drogba is out of range.
Drogba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drogba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drogba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Drogba manages to break the clinch.

Drogba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drogba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working.

Drogba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gusmao, who protects the arm well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is chipping away with strikes.

Drogba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gusmao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drogba but great work by Gusmao.
Drogba tries to improve position but can't.
Drogba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Drogba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gusmao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drogba trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gusmao is working for a kimura but Drogba is defending it quite comfortably.
Drogba is trying to maintain the position but Gusmao is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Drogba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Drogba.
Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gypsy Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drogba. Gusmao shrugs it off though.
Drogba is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks.
Drogba tries to clinch there but Gusmao circles away.
Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Drogba.
Drogba scores with a leg kick.
Drogba is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drogba punishes Gusmao's body with a nice straight punch.
Drogba pushes Gusmao away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it.
Drogba cracks the inside of Gusmao's front leg.

Drogba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao takes a knee to the side of the body.

Drogba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gusmao uses from the top position.
Drogba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusmao is one step ahead there.
Drogba working a defensive guard here.

Drogba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drogba is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
Drogba is trying to control the position but Gusmao postures up.

Drogba has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.

Drogba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily.
Gusmao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gusmao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Drogba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusmao pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drogba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Drogba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Drogba actively working from the bottom here.
Gusmao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Drogba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusmao pulls his head out easily.
Drogba tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gusmao cracks Drogba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drogba scoring well with a low kick there.

Drogba moves into the clinch.
Gusmao taking a breather.

Drogba breaks the clinch.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Drogba moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogba.
Drogba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drogba.
An inside leg kick lands from Drogba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Drogba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Drogba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drogba stands and throws Gusmao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drogba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working.
Gusmao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drogba off and has taken his back!
Drogba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drogba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gusmao's guard. Nice work there by Drogba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drogba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gusmao pulls Drogba in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gusmao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drogba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusmao has a closed guard, preventing Drogba from standing up.
Gusmao keeping moving, preventing Drogba from controlling successfully.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gusmao misses with a takedown attempt
and Drogba counters with a thumping low kick.

Drogba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gusmao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drogba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gusmao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drogba is controlling him well.
Drogba wants to control but Gusmao is keeping him busy.

Drogba is trying to get an arm triangle but Gusmao is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is looking to take a break and control but Gusmao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gypsy Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Drogba is trying to get an arm triangle but Gusmao is defending well.
Didier Drogba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Gusmao struggling a bit here.
Drogba is looking to take a break and control but Gusmao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gusmao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drogba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Drogba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drogba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Drogba!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Taoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Taalasmaa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Taalasmaa
vs
Taoka

190 cm
25
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

178 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuo Taoka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
A combination from Taoka does no damage.
Taoka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taoka wants to take a breather but Taalasmaa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taoka.

Taoka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taoka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taoka wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taoka is stalling in the full guard.
Taalasmaa is looking to stand up but Taoka isn't so interested in that idea.
Taoka wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taalasmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Taoka is having none of it.
Taoka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Taoka drops Taalasmaa with a nice combination! Taoka dives into Taalasmaa's guard, looking to finish!

Taalasmaa is rocked!

It looks like Seppo Taalasmaa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taoka passes Taalasmaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Taalasmaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Taoka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taoka is trying to work for a kimura but Taalasmaa is defending well.
Taalasmaa is staying active underneath Taoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Taoka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Taalasmaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Taoka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taoka wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.
Taoka stands and throws Taalasmaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Taoka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taoka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taoka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taoka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taoka wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Taoka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taoka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taoka trying to control the position but Taalasmaa is working away.
Taalasmaa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taalasmaa showing good submission defense here.

Taoka working for a choke but Taalasmaa is defending well.

Taalasmaa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taoka looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Taoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Taalasmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Taoka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taalasmaa's half guard.

Taoka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taalasmaa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Taoka is trying for a kimura here. Taalasmaa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Taoka wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Taoka!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Bonelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonelli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I wont Back Down-Eminem ft. P!nk. Pietro Bonelli has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vera
vs
Bonelli

178 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietro Bonelli!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonelli stuffs the takedown.
Bonelli has his takedown stuffed

and Vera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Vera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonelli!
Bonelli working away.

Vera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bonelli has his takedown stuffed

and Vera counters with a single leg into guard. Bonelli didn't expect that.
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!
Vera wants to control from the top but Bonelli keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonelli is retaining full guard.
Vera trying to control but Bonelli is working from the bottom.

Vera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonelli dives on top into guard.
Bonelli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonelli is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Bonelli has gone for a leg lock! Vera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonelli's guard.
Bonelli looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vera wants to stand but Bonelli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonelli keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Vera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonelli's guard.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Bonelli.
Bonelli keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vera wants to control for a moment but Bonelli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonelli is trying to defend but Vera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vera is pressing down on Bonelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bonelli is holding on for now.
Vera is keen to just control but Bonelli is a slippery customer.
Bonelli taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Bonelli is breathing heavily.
Vera is looking to advance position but Bonelli won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is trying to control. Bonelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonelli is trying to control but Vera manages to pass to mount!
Vera cracks Bonelli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vera trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonelli holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vera looking to ground and pound but Bonelli is blocking nicely.
Vera unloads with some shots from mount but Bonelli bucks and avoids them well.
Vera fails to take his opponent's back.
Vera moves to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera controls the position.
Bonelli is trapped and Vera is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Vera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Vera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bonelli knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bonelli for a finish.
Vera is looking to control Bonelli but Bonelli is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vera biding his time, controlling Bonelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonelli slips a jab and a cross from Vera.

Bonelli gets a takedown into half guard.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
Vera gets full guard.

Bonelli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonelli has Vera in his guard.
Bonelli keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Bonelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.

Vera gets to his feet. Bonelli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Vera feints and as Bonelli raises his hands in defense, Vera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vera wants to control from the top but Bonelli keeps moving.
Brandon Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vera passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonelli is letting Vera control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vera wants to control but Bonelli is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brandon Vera just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bonelli with a poor takedown

and Vera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonelli!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vera controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vera!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Gonna Win Today. Rambo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: E-Rotic - Help me Dr. Dick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cricket
vs
Rambo

198 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Rambo gets the takedown into side control.

Rambo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cricket rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rambo's guard! Nice work there by Cricket!

Rambo pushes Cricket off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Cricket lands but Rambo takes it in his stride.

It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
A head kick by Rambo misses
and Cricket counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Cricket counters with a two punch combo.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Cricket checks it.

Cricket lands a head kick that stumbles Rambo and the fighters go to the mat.

Rambo is rocked!
Cricket lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rambo is still in real trouble! Can Cricket finish him?
Cricket postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rambo covers up, he's hurt! Cricket keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cricket and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cricket can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cricket!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Camil Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camil Davids looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Davids
vs
Aquilani

179 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

178 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camil Davids!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aquilani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davids looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Davids blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aquilani.

Aquilani 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.
Aquilani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davids's head.

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

Aquilani 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.

Aquilani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davids sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davids trying to hold on to Aquilani's head to control him but Aquilani postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Aquilani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davids defends it well.

Aquilani is trying to work for a kimura but Davids is defending well.
Davids is trying to maintain the position but Aquilani is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Aquilani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davids is just riding it out for now. Aquilani eventually gives up the hold.
Davids is trying to control but Aquilani passes into side control!

Aquilani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aquilani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Aquilani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davids is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aquilani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aquilani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Aquilani has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Davids is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aquilani yanks on the arm and Davids is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aquilani.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alberto Aquilani!
Alberto Aquilani is the new lightweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Ceraj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marko Ceraj has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ceraj
vs
Killer

186 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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, Marko Ceraj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silent Killer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ceraj clinches up with Killer and pushes him back against the ropes.

Ceraj gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Ceraj is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ceraj to get the leverage.
Ceraj wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.

Ceraj is looking for a kimura here.
Ceraj controlling the action here.

Ceraj is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Ceraj sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceraj tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.
Ceraj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Ceraj stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Ceraj is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ceraj is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ceraj to get the leverage.
Ceraj stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ceraj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ceraj misses with a body shot.
Ceraj misses with a body kick.
Ceraj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Killer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ceraj trying to control from the bottom.
Ceraj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ceraj is trying to maintain the position but Killer is very close to passing his half guard.
Killer trying to control from half guard but Ceraj is working away.
Ceraj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killer scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceraj is trying to stand back up but Killer is controlling him
Ground and pound from Killer.
Ceraj wants to get back to his feet.
Killer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ceraj wants to improve his position but Killer is controlling well.
Killer working over Ceraj with some ground and pound. Ceraj looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ceraj tries to kick Killer off but Killer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Killer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ceraj still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ceraj has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ceraj prevents Killer from escaping the position.
Killer is not content to let Ceraj control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ceraj is controlling him well.

Killer tries to escape back to his feet but Ceraj has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Killer's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Killer is tapping! Ceraj saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marko Ceraj!
Marko Ceraj is the new light heavyweight champion!