RMFE - 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Mann
vs
Cummins

190 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mannie Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clessie Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Cummins circles away.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann is looking to land body kicks.
Cummins lands the left hand.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Cummins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann is looking to clinch but Cummins is avoiding it.

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

Mann is rocked!

It looks like Mannie Mann has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Cummins circles away.
Cummins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mann. Cummins shrugs it off though.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Cummins pushes him off.
Mann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cummins counters with a shoot takedown. Mann fights it but they end up in guard.
Cummins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Cummins 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann is working an open guard so Cummins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann tries to clinch but Cummins moves away

and Cummins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cummins.
A shot in the inside from Cummins.
Mann is breathing heavily.

Cummins jumps guard and drags Mann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cummins is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummins is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann won't allow Cummins to sweep him here.
Mann is fighting to break Cummins's control of his arms but Cummins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cummins wriggles free and stands up.

Cummins has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mann working Cummins over with knees to the body.

Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann closes the distance but Cummins moves to the side

and Cummins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mann's guard.

Cummins gets to his feet - Mann follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Cummins misses.

Cummins shoots in and bounces Mann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Mann is working an open guard so Cummins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cummins.
Cummins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mann walks away with a smile on his face. Cummins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann closes the distance but Cummins moves to the side

so Cummins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cummins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cummins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Cummins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mann was covering up waiting for the punch and Cummins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cummins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cummins slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cummins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mann to get to his feet.

Cummins gets the takedown into side control.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Cummins is dominant here and he's now got Mann's back!
Cummins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mann.
Cummins is riding his opponent, not letting Mann buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cummins is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mann is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clessie Cummins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Ceausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ceausu
vs
Ryder

175 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Ceausu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxon Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryder won't allow Ceausu to sweep him here.
Ceausu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ceausu prevents Ryder from getting the reversal.

Ceausu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ryder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Ryder tries to improve his position but Ceausu has taken his back! Ceausu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryder tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ceausu pushes Ryder away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gigi Ceausu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Krueger

191 cm
23
271 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Krueger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krueger lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Stephen White has been cut.
Krueger blocks a head kick by White.

White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krueger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krueger is proving hard to escape from.
Krueger being controlled here, momentarily.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krueger is proving hard to escape from.
White wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throwing strikes from guard but Krueger blocks nicely.
Krueger trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Krueger tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

White clinches up against the cage.
Krueger wants to break free but White has control.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Krueger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Krueger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
White misses with a wild combination.

White drives through and clinches with Krueger against the cage.

Krueger manages to break the clinch.

White gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krueger is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Krueger trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krueger gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White prevents Krueger from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White content to stall in guard here.
Krueger controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Krueger wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Krueger breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White won't allow Krueger to get back to his feet.
White wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krueger tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White tries to clinch but Krueger is having none of it.

White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krueger is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krueger is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Krueger to stand up.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Krueger throws a combination that misses

so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krueger for as long as he can get away with.

White gets to his feet - Krueger follows without any prompting.

White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krueger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
White controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White content just to control the position here.
Krueger is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krueger looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Krueger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krueger tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krueger to the ground. Krueger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krueger fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.

White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krueger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger is trying to control but can't.
Krueger pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.

Krueger is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
Well, if White is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krueger is trying to stand.

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.
White tries to pass to full mount but Krueger defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krueger throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.

White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White is putting a hurting on Krueger here, landing some big shots from side control.
White controls the position from side control.
White gets to mount! Krueger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White landing strikes from the mount and Krueger is in trouble!
White postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krueger looks a forlorn figure.
Krueger tries to improve his position but instead White has taken his back!

Krueger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

White has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krueger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to escape the position.
White scores with punches from the back.
White is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Krueger is trapped and White is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen White!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juzz Dunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganja Lover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dunz
vs
Lover

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juzz Dunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ganja Lover!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lover throws a series of strikes that have Dunz backpedaling.

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

Lover uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lover forces Dunz back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunz's efforts to push away.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lover can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Lover manages to break the clinch.

Lover has closed the distance and engaged Dunz in a clinch.
Lover can't get the takedown.
Juzz Dunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ganja Lover.
Dunz working hard to break the clinch.
Dunz is trying to break the clinch but Lover is controlling him.

Lover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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.
Lover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lover wants it to stay on the feet.
Dunz closes the distance and clinches up with Lover, looking for a takedown. Dunz pushes Lover against the cage but Lover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunz.

Lover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dunz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dunz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dunz throws a strike but Lover rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lover advances position into side control!
The referee asks Lover politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lover prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dunz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lover moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dunz is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lover is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Lover decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lover stuffs the takedown attempt from Dunz. Dunz gets slowly back to his feet.

Dunz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dunz throwing strikes but Lover manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lover lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Lover stalls from top position.
Lover has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lover controlling the pace for now.
Dunz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunz tries to get out of the position.
Dunz is in a horrible position here. Lover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dunz working to try and regain half guard.
Dunz is working hard here to advance position.
Dunz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dunz is breathing heavily.
Lover controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dunz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lover's waist but Lover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunz off to one side.
Dunz shoots in for a takedown but Lover shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juzz Dunz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lover drives through and clinches with Dunz against the cage.

Lover manages to pull guard.
Lover is controlling Dunz's posture.

Lover manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Dunz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lover was covering up waiting for the punch and Dunz finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Lover wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunz moves out of range of the body kick from Lover.
Dunz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lover but Lover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunz.

Lover feints and as Dunz raises his hands in defense, Lover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lover scoring with punches and elbows.
Dunz looks to move to half guard but instead Lover has passed into mount! Damn!
Lover in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lover controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Lover 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lover lands a big shot there that rocks Dunz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lover content just to control the position here.
Dunz is trying to escape the mount.
Lover is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lover lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dunz hang on?
Dunz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lover controlling the pace for now.
Dunz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lover on the ground.
Lover scoring with strikes but Dunz is staying in there.
Dunz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lover in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dunz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ganja Lover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dunz tries for a takedown but Lover circles away easily
and Lover counters with a nice leg kick.
Lover closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Juzz Dunz has been cut.
Lover throws a nice looking combination but Dunz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lover is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dunz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lover controls the position.
Lover works to advance to full mount. Dunz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lover has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunz's face.
Lover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lover won't let Dunz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lover content just to control the position here.
Dunz is working to get back to half guard.
Lover controlling the pace for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ganja Lover just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lover throws a right and a left that Dunz avoids nicely.
Juzz Dunz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganja Lover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Lover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunz misses with a takedown attempt

and Lover counters by moving into the clinch.
Lover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunz's efforts to push away.
Lover tries for a takedown but Dunz manages to get underhooks.
Lover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunz's efforts to push away.
Dunz tries to break the clinch but Lover is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunz's efforts to push away.
Dunz wants to break free but Lover has control.
Dunz is trying to force a seperation but Lover has the dominant position.

Lover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juzz Dunz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lover stays in close to Dunz's body and controls the position.

Lover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunz, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunz with a poor takedown
and Lover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lover lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lover is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dunz is working an open guard so Lover takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dunz blocks a low kick nicely.

Lover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ganja Lover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lover 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ganja Lover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pampos Skills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skills has chosen Let The Hammer Fall Down as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

R
vs
Skills

176 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pampos Skills!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skills throws a right and a left that R avoids nicely.
Skills lands a head kick!
Skills tries to clinch there but R circles away.
R lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
R connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for R, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
R on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
R is breathing heavily.
R fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skills misses with a few strikes there.
R takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skills misses with a body kick.
R scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! R crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skills - the referee stops the clock and R gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skills. R manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
R ducks under a wild hook from Skills.
R avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skills throws a left and a right that both miss
and R counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from R. Skills does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skills throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Skills clinches up against the cage.
Skills wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
R stalling the fight.

R manages to break the clinch.
R fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skills manages to avoid it.
Skills throws a right and a left that R avoids nicely.
Skills fails to land with a series of punches.
R throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skills is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
R jabs Skills right on the nose. Skills blinks but takes it well.
Skills misses with a body kick.
R lands with a good body shot.
Skills throws a sloppy head kick and R moves out of range easily.
R connects with the punch.
Skills misses with a wild combination.
Skills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Skills misses its intended target.
R works Skills's body with a nice hook.
R lands with a nice body punch.
R tests Skills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
R connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skills momentarily.
R works the jab nicely.
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
R jabs Skills right on the nose. Skills blinks but takes it well.
R works over Skills's head and body with a nice combination.
R slips a jab and a cross from Skills.
Skills tries to close the distance and clinch but R swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
R uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skills.
R scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skills lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but R circles away quickly and effectively.
R lands a nice looking body shot.
R scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
R is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skills takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skills connects with a crisp jab.
Skills throws a left and a right that both miss
and R counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
R lands a right hook to the body.
Skills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
R paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
R takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
R lands with a nice combination. Skills backs away looking to recover.
Skills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and R counters with a right hand to the body.
R misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
R scores with a decent looking hook.
Skills takes one to the side of the head.
Skills tests R's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
R scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skills doesn't seem bothered though.
Skills fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skills tries to close the distance and clinch up but R swats him away and circles back towards the center.
R punishes Skills's body with a nice straight punch.
Skills misses with a wild combination.
Skills misses with the combination.
R comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skills comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skills tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and R counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skills closes the distance looking to clinch
and R counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skills takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
R misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pampos Skills will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Skills throws a sloppy head kick and R moves out of range easily.
Skills lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.
R stuns Skills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skills tries to move into range but R moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skills throws a nice head kick!
Math R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
R tries a head kick but it misses.
R jabs at Skills's body.
Decent striking displayed by R there.
Skills lands a two punch combo.
Skills takes a shot to the body in his stride.
R throws a combination that misses
and Skills counters with a solid body kick.
Skills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and R counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
R blocks a head kick by Skills.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skills misses with a combination
and R counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skills throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
R lunges at Skills with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skills's hand.
R lands with a nice body punch.
Skills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skills falls off balance throwing a combination
and R connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pampos Skills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skills ducks right into an uppercut from R.
Skills takes one to the chin there.
R throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skills falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.
R lands a nice shot to the body.
Skills thows a body shot but no joy.
Skills misses with a double jab.
Skills is on the wrong end of a nice combination from R.
Skills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
R scores with a three punch combo!

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.
Skills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and R counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
R lands with a good body shot.
R connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
R throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skills lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and R counters with a left to the body.
Skills misses with a combination
and R counters with a left to the body.
Skills slips a jab and a cross from R.
Skills lands a two punch combo.
Skills misses with the combination.
Skills falls off balance throwing a combination
and R counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skills swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
R closes the distance and lands a one-two.
R throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
R throws a series of strikes that have Skills backpedaling.
R is working the combinations to good effect here.
R throws a sloppy head kick and Skills moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Skills.
Skills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but R moves away.
R showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skills.
R throws a series of strikes that have Skills backpedaling.
Skills misses with a few strikes there.
R scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from R.
Skills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skills looks to clinch
and R counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
R throws a right and a left that both miss.
R throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
R slips a jab and a cross from Skills.
Skills takes a jab right on the kisser.

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.
Good standup being displayed there by R as he connects with a hook.
Skills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skills misses with a series of wild punches.
R scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from R.
Skills throws a combination that misses
and R connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
R comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skills throws a sloppy head kick
and R counters with a left and a right that stings Skills.
R fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
R wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
R lands with a nice combination. Skills backs away looking to recover.
Skills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and R counters with a three punch combo that has Skills backing up. Skills nods at R to acknowledge the strikes.
Skills takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as R blocks the low kick.
R uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
R fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math R dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from R, right into the meat.
Skills scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
R rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skills misses with the combination.
R is looking to wear down Skills with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skills is on the wrong end of a nice combination from R.
Skills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skills throws a one two combo.
A shot to the liver by R. Beautiful body shot.
Skills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
R connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skills doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skills walks into a left hand.
Skills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by R.
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skills has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skills throws a combination that misses
and R counters with a left to the body.
R throws a nice looking combination but Skills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
R works the jab nicely.
R lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts R, as that shot connected.
R lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skills backs up against the cage.
Skills misses with a combination
and Skills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skills takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by R as he connects with a hook.
Skills scores with a jab to the head.
R connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by R. Beautiful body shot.
Skills tries a head kick but it misses.
R lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

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.
R scores with a jab to the body.
Skills scores with a jab.
Skills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent R stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
R scores with a one two! Skills had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skills takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skills is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and R connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but R moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
R stuns Skills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skills throws a nice looking combination but R bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skills moves forwards but R connects with a nice, crisp jab.
R takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skills avoids the head kick by R.
R punishes Skills's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
R connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
R avoids a punch combination nicely.
R lands with a nice combination. Skills backs away looking to recover.
R lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
R looks to land a combination but Skills avoids it well.
Skills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and R counters with a two punch combo.
Skills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and R counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
R punishes Skills's body with a nice straight punch.
R throws a head kick that misses.
R ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
R attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
R fails to land with a series of punches.
R throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
R is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skills.

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.
R fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
R scores with a nice head shot.
Skills is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skills throws a big shot that misses.
R punishes Skills's body with a nice straight punch.
Skills avoids the head kick by R.
Skills throws a left and a right that both miss
and R counters with a two punch combo.
Skills throws a hook but R blocks it.
Jab from R.
R lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Skills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for R.
Skills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for R.
R takes one to the chin there.
Skills tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Math R showed his dominance in that final round.
I think R has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math R!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shikamaru Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Ficarella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fake. Ficarella has chosen Helden by Apocolyptica as his entrance music. Robert Ficarella will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nara
vs
Ficarella

180 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shikamaru Nara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Ficarella!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ficarella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robert Ficarella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nara looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ficarella swinging wildly here.
Ficarella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Nara is rocked!
Nara circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ficarella. Nara falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ficarella!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Ficarella!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magus Helmstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenda Hlina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmstead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blitzkill. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Helmstead
vs
Hlina

194 cm
21
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magus Helmstead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenda Hlina!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlina shoots for a double leg takedown but Helmstead sprawls well. He's pushed Hlina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Helmstead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hlina taking shots to the head.
Hlina can't escape the position.
Helmstead with good strikes from the mount here!

Hlina is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Helmstead looking to secure an arm triangle but Hlina defends it well.
Hlina is still in real trouble! Can Helmstead finish him?
Hlina tries to lock up and control but Helmstead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlina seems to have recovered his senses.
Helmstead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hlina on the ground.
Hlina regains half guard.
Hlina trying to control but Helmstead postures up.
Helmstead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hlina's head.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from improving his position.
Helmstead trying to pass the guard but Hlina defending well.
Hlina moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helmstead thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hlina is looking for a triangle but Helmstead pushes his legs off easily.
Hlina wants to sweep here but Helmstead controlling him for the moment.
Hlina looks gassed!

Hlina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helmstead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helmstead wants to stand but Hlina is controlling his posture from full guard.

Helmstead stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Helmstead shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helmstead showed some decent athleticism there.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead drops an elbow to the side of Hlina's head.

Helmstead is looking for a kimura but Hlina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helmstead to get the leverage.
It looks like Helmstead is going to stand back up.
Helmstead working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Helmstead passes the guard and advances to mount!
Helmstead lands a heavy elbow.
Hlina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helmstead looking to control but Hlina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlina is bucking up trying to escape but Helmstead cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlina is looking to escape.
Hlina is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helmstead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmstead working the ground and pound effectively.
Helmstead lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Helmstead pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hlina is squirming around, avoiding Helmstead's attempts to control the action.
Helmstead working the ground and pound effectively.
Hlina is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlina is trying desperately to improve position.
Helmstead landing strikes from the mount and Hlina is in trouble!

Helmstead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Hlina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hlina is looking to improve his position but Helmstead isn't that keen on the idea.
Helmstead fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Helmstead is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hlina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hlina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magus Helmstead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hlina shoots and misses
and Helmstead counters with a series of strikes. Hlina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hlina with a poor takedown
and Helmstead finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Helmstead changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hlina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Helmstead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hlina some visible discomfort.
Hlina is looking for a sweep.
Hlina taking a bit of punishment here - Helmstead scoring with strikes.
Helmstead lands a nice forearm strike.
Hlina is looking for a sweep.
Hlina prevents Helmstead from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hlina tries to buck Helmstead off but Helmstead is having none of it.
Hlina regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmstead lands strikes from half guard.
Helmstead seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hlina tries to get to full guard but Helmstead has control of the leg.

Hlina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helmstead pulls his head out easily.
Helmstead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helmstead working Hlina over with strikes.

Helmstead stands up out of the half guard.
Helmstead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Hlina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helmstead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hlina wants to sweep here but Helmstead controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hlina's guard.
Hlina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helmstead kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Helmstead won't allow Hlina to sweep him here.
Hlina controls Helmstead momentarily but Helmstead frees himself.

Hlina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Helmstead looks to land a combination. Hlina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlina blocks a head kick by Helmstead.
Hlina shoots and misses

and Helmstead counters with a takedown into side control.
Magus Helmstead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenda Hlina.
Hlina gets back to half guard.
Magus Helmstead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hlina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helmstead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helmstead's back!

Hlina is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Helmstead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Hlina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmstead covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlina connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Helmstead to escape the position.

Hlina has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Helmstead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hlina is persistently looking for the submission but Helmstead is defending it well.

Hlina is persistently looking for the submission but Helmstead is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hlina goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Helmstead escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magus Helmstead dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Helmstead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hlina manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hlina is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Helmstead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Helmstead shrugs it off.
Helmstead is looking to get to half guard.
Hlina punching from mount but Helmstead doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Hlina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Helmstead is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Helmstead and Hlina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Helmstead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helmstead tries to get out of the position.
Hlina working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hlina goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helmstead has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hlina but great work by Helmstead.
Helmstead wants to control but Hlina is keeping him busy.

Helmstead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hlina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hlina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Helmstead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helmstead has managed to get both his arms back between Hlina's legs - danger averted.
Hlina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helmstead is one step ahead there.
Helmstead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helmstead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlina is keeping the position for now.
Hlina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helmstead's guard.
Hlina throws a big right hand that misses.

Hlina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helmstead dives on top into guard.
Helmstead won't allow Hlina to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlina is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Helmstead stands and steps away. Hlina gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danga de danga de dang - Helmstead scores with a four punch combination!
Helmstead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hlina fails with the takedown
and Helmstead counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helmstead.
Jenda Hlina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hlina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Helmstead!

Hlina is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Helmstead has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Helmstead!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlina is on top in guard.
Magus Helmstead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helmstead holds on and takes a little breather.

Hlina drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Helmstead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hlina has Helmstead in his guard.
Hlina 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.
Hlina keeping moving, preventing Helmstead from controlling successfully.
Hlina looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlina, not yet.

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 Magus Helmstead.
Well Helmstead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Helmstead!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phat Phock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Carter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Phock
vs
Carter

191 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phat Phock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Carter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phock throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Phock works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Phock looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phock misses with the combination.
Phock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phat Phock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter dives in and grabs Phock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phock pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
Phock throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phock takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phock.
Phock misses with a body shot.
Phock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.

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

Carter is rocked!
Carter looks gassed!
Phock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Phock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phock looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Phock lands with a nice body punch.
Phock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phock lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phock throws a shot to the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Phock has cracked Carter with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Phock lands another huge swinging hook and Carter tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Carter, before Phock can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phat Phock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Garbaty
vs
Payakaroon

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Heavy Weight Nutrition (ACME)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Garbaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payakaroon has Garbaty up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakaroon gets underhooks to prevent Garbaty's takedown attempt.
Payakaroon gets underhooks to prevent Garbaty's takedown attempt.
Garbaty can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenon Garbaty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Payakaroon breaks the clinch.

Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Payakaroon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garbaty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payakaroon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Garbaty. Garbaty gets slowly back to his feet.

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

It looks like Zenon Garbaty has been cut.
Garbaty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zenon Garbaty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Garbaty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Garbaty is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Garbaty prevents Payakaroon from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garbaty is looking for a kimura here.

Garbaty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garbaty is breathing heavily.
Payakaroon is pressing down on Garbaty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Garbaty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Garbaty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Payakaroon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garbaty has Payakaroon in his guard.

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.
Payakaroon wanted to stand there but Garbaty had control of the position.
Payakaroon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garbaty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garbaty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payakaroon manages to get himself to full guard.
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garbaty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Garbaty has gone for a leg lock! Payakaroon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garbaty's guard.
Payakaroon stopping the sweep attempt from Garbaty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garbaty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Payakaroon has picked Garbaty up and slammed him! Garbaty can't keep hold of the triangle and Payakaroon manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Payakaroon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garbaty keeps the fight on the outside.

Payakaroon rushes Garbaty and presses him up against the cage.

Payakaroon breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Garbaty is rocked!
Payakaroon dances in with a quick combination. Garbaty is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Payakaroon snaps Garbaty's head back. Garbaty stumbles backwards against the cage. Payakaroon steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Garbaty's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Garbaty just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samart Payakaroon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Letto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gold
vs
Letto

188 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Letto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letto lands a slapping body shot.
Letto digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Letto slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Letto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold drops his hands momentarily and Letto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Letto.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Letto scores with a nice head shot.

Gold is rocked!
Johnny Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold drops his hands momentarily. Letto doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gold staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gold doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Letto!