Bloodbath Challengers 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocano Smithian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bocano Smithian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smithian
vs
Cruz

190 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bocano Smithian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithian throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Smithian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smithian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smithian throws out the jab.
Smithian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Smithian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Smithian settles back down.
A combination from Smithian does no damage.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithian throws a right and a left that both miss.

Smithian moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Smithian wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Smithian has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Smithian is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithian stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Smithian has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Smithian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Smithian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruz prevents Smithian from breaking the clinch.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smithian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bocano Smithian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cruz.

Cruz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smithian regains guard.
Smithian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smithian can't do much from the bottom here.

Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smithian tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithian stops Cruz from passing to mount.

Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smithian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Smithian!
Smithian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Smithian looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz trying to control but Smithian is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smithian dives on top into guard.
Smithian is breathing heavily.

Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smithian defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithian trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smithian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smithian tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Smithian misses with a wild combination.
Smithian misses with a wild combination.
Smithian throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Smithian lands a lovely overhand right.
Smithian misses with a two punch combination.
Smithian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Cruz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smithian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cruz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smithian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cruz lets go of the hold and Smithian can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Cruz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Beckett
vs
Strike

190 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckett shoots in looking for a takedown. Strike tries to sprawl out of it but Beckett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Strike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckett cracks Strike with a good jab.

Strike rushes Beckett and presses him up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strike.
A frustrated look appears on Strike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strike stops a takedown attempt from Beckett.
Strike with a knee to the head.
Strike gets underhooks to prevent Beckett's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Strike manages to break the clinch.

Strike gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beckett to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Strike is working an open guard so Beckett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beckett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckett lands in his opponent's guard.
Beckett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beckett 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.
Beckett is breathing heavily.
Strike has a closed guard, preventing Beckett from standing up.
Strike avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Beckett stands up and waves to Strike to follow him.
Lucky Strike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Strike pushes Beckett up against the ropes in a clinch.

Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Beckett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strike's half guard.
Strike is trying to stand back up but Beckett is controlling him
Beckett wants to stand up but Strike has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Strike is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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.

Beckett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strike is trying to stand back up but Beckett is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Strike has managed to clinch.
Strike putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beckett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hudson Beckett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Strike has closed the distance and engaged Beckett in a clinch.
Beckett wants a takedown but no success here.

Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Beckett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckett circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Strike tries to clinch up but Beckett circles away and keeps his distance.

A big head kick from Strike and Beckett is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Beckett is rocked!

It looks like Hudson Beckett has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strike wanted to stand there but Beckett had control of the position.
Oh Beckett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckett seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckett is trying to keep Strike in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strike stops Beckett from standing up.
Beckett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckett has a closed guard, preventing Strike from standing up.

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

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckett misses the target.
Lucky Strike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Strike closes the distance and clinches.
Beckett fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strike connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckett's face.
Strike lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strike controlling the action here for a moment.

Strike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hudson Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strike.
Strike thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckett if he has to take too many more of those.
Beckett keeps the fight on the outside.
Strike wants to clinch up but Beckett keeps it at a distance.

Strike closes the distance and pushes Beckett back into the ropes.

Strike manages to break the clinch.
Strike is looking to clinch but Beckett is avoiding it.

Strike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Strike unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckett's face.
Strike has Beckett pushed against the ropes.

Strike manages to break the clinch.
Lucky Strike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strike fails in his attempt to clinch.

Strike moves into the clinch.
Beckett can't get the takedown.
Strike with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Strike manages to break the clinch.
Strike tries to clinch there but Beckett circles away.

Strike rushes Beckett and presses him up against the ropes.
Strike landing knees to the head.

Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike lands a head kick. Beckett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Strike has Beckett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Strike lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strike scores with a knee to the head.
Beckett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strike lands a knee to the head.
Strike connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckett's face.
A knee to the head by Strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strike lands a knee to the head.
Strike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strike using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beckett tries to pull guard but Strike holds him up against the ropes and eventually Beckett drops back down to his feet.
Strike misses with a knee strike.
Beckett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Strike breaks from the clinch.
Strike doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckett circles away.

Strike moves into the clinch.
Strike scores a nice knee to the body.

Strike manages to break the clinch.
Strike tries to clinch but Beckett moves out of range.
Strike tries to clinch there but Beckett circles away.
Strike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strike wants to clinch up but Beckett keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beckett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Strike clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Strike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hudson Beckett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Strike wants to clinch.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strike sprawls well. Strike wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beckett gets slowly back to his feet.
Strike lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strike moves in looking to clinch but Beckett pushes him off.
Beckett circles away from the clinch attempt.

Strike gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beckett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Strike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beckett is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strike's guard.
Strike wants to stand and escape but Beckett is having none of it.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Strike keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strike lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beckett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strike. That one must have hurt.

Strike moves into the clinch.

Strike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strike wants to clinch.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Beckett paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Strike moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strike wants to clinch.
Strike tries to clinch but Beckett is having none of it.

Strike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Strike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Strike clinches.
A knee to the head by Strike.
Strike unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Strike wants to stall.
Beckett fails to pull guard.

Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike lands a nice looking body shot.
Strike fails in his attempt to clinch.

Strike drives through and clinches with Beckett against the ropes.
Strike connects with a knee to the head.

Strike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Beckett misses.
Strike tries to clinch there but Beckett circles away.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beckett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strike pinned against the cage. Strike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Strike gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Beckett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Strike.
Beckett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strike tries to avoid it but Beckett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strike to the ground. Strike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Strike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strike 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Strike!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Freeman
vs
Jork

190 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Jork!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jork circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman slaps away a takedown attempt from Jork, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danny Jork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jork.
Freeman throws a series of strikes that have Jork backpedaling.

It looks like Danny Jork has been cut.
No luck for Jork with that takedown attempt.
Huey Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jork.
Jork avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Jork stumbling backwards into the ropes! Jork bounces back off the ropes towards Freeman, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Freeman lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Freeman celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Huey Freeman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragon
vs
Johnson

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson feints a jab and as Dragon dips his head, Johnson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Dragon right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Dragon falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Johnson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). jack Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Jenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kaare Strande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jenk
vs
Kaare Strande

189 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kent Jenk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Kaare Strande!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jenk. No joy for Strande on that attempt.
A punch combination from Jenk misses.
Strande defending well as Jenk loads up on a big left hand.
Strande throws a head kick that misses.
Jenk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strande shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenk defends it nicely.
Jenk scores with a nice right hand.
Jenk swinging wildly here.
Strande is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent Jenk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kaare Strande.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jan Kaare Strande has been cut.
Jenk looks to land a combination but Strande avoids it well.
Jenk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strande moves away.
Strande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenk sprawls well. Jenk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strande gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenk tries to bum rush Strande with a series of wild strikes but Strande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strande shoots in but Jenk avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jenk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strande striking off his back but it's not causing Jenk any problems.

Strande looking for subs off his back but Jenk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strande looks gassed!
Jenk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strande is staying active underneath Jenk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strande wants to control but Jenk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Jenk.
Jan Kaare Strande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenk misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenk counters with a series of strikes. Strande will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenk is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Strande hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kent Jenk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristijan Grubisic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Nogalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Grubisic
vs
Nogalski

205 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristijan Grubisic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoni Nogalski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nogalski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Nogalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grubisic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Nogalski seems to be working for a kimura but Grubisic defends the submission attempt.
Grubisic wants to improve his position but Nogalski is controlling well.
Nogalski wants to free his trapped foot but Grubisic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grubisic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nogalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubisic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubisic wants to get back to his feet but Nogalski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grubisic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grubisic keeping moving, preventing Nogalski from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grubisic, right into the meat.
Grubisic tries for a takedown but Nogalski circles away easily

so Nogalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nogalski is pushing down on Grubisic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grubisic is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogalski has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grubisic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grubisic throws a sloppy head kick and Nogalski moves out of range easily.
Grubisic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nogalski takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogalski takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Antoni Nogalski has been cut.
Grubisic is breathing heavily.
Grubisic lands a head kick. Nogalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grubisic darts in trying to clinch

and Nogalski counters with a shoot takedown. Grubisic fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubisic keeping moving, preventing Nogalski from controlling successfully.
Nogalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grubisic looking to control.
Grubisic being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Nogalski wants to control from the top but Grubisic keeps moving.
Nogalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubisic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogalski is pushing down on Grubisic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grubisic is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogalski has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.

Nogalski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grubisic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antoni Nogalski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Skywalker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hunter
vs
Skywalker

185 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to clinch up.

Skywalker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skywalker won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skywalker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Skywalker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skywalker thows a big elbow that misses.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter won't allow Skywalker to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a wild combination.
Skywalker misses with a wild combination.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Marek Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Skywalker fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker looks gassed!
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Skywalker against the ropes but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker misses with a head kick.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker misses with a body kick.
Skywalker throws a leg kick

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker being controlled against the ropes.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Skywalker manages to get underhooks.
Hunter looking for a takedown.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Skywalker's shoulder, as Skywalker tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Skywalker scores with a kick to the body.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Skywalker rushes Hunter and presses him up against the ropes.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skywalker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Skywalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hunter is trying to drag Skywalker to the mat but Skywalker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Skywalker throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Skywalker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.

Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Skywalker trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter stops Skywalker from standing up.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skywalker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Hunter wants a takedown.

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.
Hunter is working for takedown but Skywalker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skywalker prevents it.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Skywalker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker is pressed up against the ropes. Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Skywalker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Skywalker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Skywalker decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Skywalker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunter!
Skywalker looking to control but Hunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skywalker unloads with some shots from mount but Hunter bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Skywalker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.

Skywalker goes for an armbar but Hunter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Hunter.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skywalker is defended easily by Hunter.
Skywalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Marek Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Skywalker.
Skywalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Anton Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Skywalker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunter with a lazy takedown attempt

and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Skywalker isn't so interested in that idea.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Skywalker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Skywalker.
Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Skywalker is out of range.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Skywalker scores a takedown into full mount!
Skywalker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter really wants to buck Skywalker off and get back to his feet.
Skywalker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Skywalker wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Skywalker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skywalker prevents Hunter from getting the reversal.
Marek Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Skywalker.
I've got Skywalker 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Skywalker!