170 AFC FINALS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Van Guyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovilla Senior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovilla Senior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Guyen
vs
Senior

180 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Van Guyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jovilla Senior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Guyen gets a takedown into half guard.

Van Guyen wants to work for an arm triangle but Senior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Senior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Guyen is working away from the top position though.

Van Guyen is working for a kimura but Senior is defending it quite comfortably.
Senior wants to control but Van Guyen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Senior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Guyen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Senior is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior taking some punishment here, with Van Guyen in his half guard.

Van Guyen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

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

Van Guyen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Senior could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Van Guyen has cracked it and Senior is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Van Guyen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Van Guyen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

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

Satosari
vs
Guilherme

188 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satosari lands a head kick!

It looks like Joao Guilherme has been cut.
Guilherme looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Satosari avoids the body shot from Guilherme.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guilherme crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Satosari - the referee stops the clock and Guilherme gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Satosari. Guilherme manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guilherme takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Guilherme avoids the head kick by Satosari.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satosari.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satosari throws a nice head kick!
Satosari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Satosari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Satosari throws a quick head kick that knocks Guilherme silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Satosari is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anti Satosari!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Stratto III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Love & Marriage. Mauricio Stratto III will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bundy
vs
Stratto III

189 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

220 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Stratto III!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Stratto III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Stratto III shoots in looking for a takedown. Bundy tries to sprawl out of it but Stratto III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bundy is looking to get to half guard.

Stratto III working for a submission but Bundy is keeping him at bay.
Bundy is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stratto III working a defensive guard here.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Stratto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stratto III manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Stratto III's guard.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stratto III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bundy won't allow Stratto III to get back to his feet.

Bundy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Stratto III is trying to keep Bundy in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy is fighting to break Stratto III's control of his arms but Stratto III is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stratto III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundy as he avoids it easily.
Bundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stratto III circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stratto III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Stratto III on that attempt.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Stratto III.
Stratto III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Stratto III tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Stratto III slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Al Bundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy checks a leg kick.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stratto III tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bundy's legs.
Bundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stratto III off and has taken his back!

Bundy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stratto III trying to control the action but Bundy just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stratto III has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stratto III tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Stratto III trying to control but not successfully.

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

Stratto III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stratto III.
Stratto III tries to clinch up.
Bundy leaves Stratto III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bundy throws a series of punches but Stratto III avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stratto III.

Stratto III clinches.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stratto III's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratto III taking a breather.

Stratto III ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stratto III no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Stratto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stratto III manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Stratto III's guard.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stratto III working a defensive guard here.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bundy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stratto III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stratto III has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stratto III looking to pass the guard.

Bundy working for a triangle but Stratto III defends it easily.
Stratto III wants to stand but Bundy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stratto III wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratto III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stratto III wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stratto III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stratto III was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy is working hard here to advance position.
Stratto III is looking to stand but Stratto III has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stratto III looking to control but Bundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratto III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stratto III trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bundy working to try and regain half guard.
Bundy manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Bundy looking for submissions off his back.

Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stratto III pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mauricio Stratto III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stratto III fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stratto III lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bundy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bundy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stratto III tries to clinch up but Bundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Stratto III misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stratto III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.

Stratto III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stratto III pulls his head out easily.

Bundy looking for submissions off his back.

Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Stratto III is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bundy tries to roll over but Stratto III keeps him under control.

Bundy actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stratto III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stratto III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundy as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Stratto III on that attempt.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Stratto III.
Stratto III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stratto III looks for a takedown but Bundy sprawls well.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Stratto III avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stratto III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bundy circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Stratto III blocks a jab.
Bundy lands an overhand right.
Stratto III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but Stratto III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stratto III throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four 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.

Stratto III rushes Bundy and presses him up against the cage.
Bundy tries to throw a body punch but Stratto III avoids it by throwing Bundy back against the cage.
Stratto III can't get the takedown.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stratto III's elbow.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike.
Bundy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Stratto III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stratto III is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stratto III tries to pull guard but Bundy won't allow it.
Stratto III blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy can't find room to land a body shot as Stratto III controls the action.
Stratto III blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stratto III prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Stratto III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stratto III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stratto III is working for takedown but Bundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Stratto III misses with an elbow over the top.

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 Al Bundy.
I think Bundy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Al Bundy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Mensah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mensah comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar On Me. Mcghee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mensah
vs
Mcghee

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Mensah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willie Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mensah throws a jab when Mcghee was well out of range.

Mcghee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcghee stopping the sweep attempt from Mensah.
Mcghee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcghee wants to control from the top but Mensah keeps moving.
Mensah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcghee controls the pace.
Mcghee preventing the sweep.

Mensah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcghee won't allow Mensah to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mensah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcghee sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Mensah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcghee napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mcghee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mcghee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mensah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcghee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mensah will feel that in the morning.
Mensah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Mensah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mensah throws a strike but Mcghee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mensah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcghee controls the pace.
Mensah throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mensah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mensah tries to get out of the position.
Mcghee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcghee pushes down on Mensah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcghee controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mensah wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Mcghee there.
Mcghee content to control rather than advance.
Mensah is looking to improve his position.
Mcghee lands strikes from half guard.
Mensah wants to improve his position but Mcghee is controlling well.
Mcghee lands strikes from half guard.
Mcghee winds up and cracks Mensah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Mcghee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mensah is just riding it out for now. Mcghee eventually gives up the hold.
Mensah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mensah is refusing to be controlled, as Mcghee sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mensah is looking to improve his position.
Mcghee wants to free his trapped foot but Mensah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcghee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mensah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mensah 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mensah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcghee's guard.
Mensah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mensah is breathing heavily.
Mcghee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcghee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mensah is looking to get to half guard.

Mcghee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mensah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcghee raining down shots from the mount!
Mensah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Mcghee 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.

A nice leg kick lands there from Mcghee.
Mcghee dodges the punch combination from Mensah.

Mcghee feints and as Mensah raises his hands in defense, Mcghee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcghee stands up over Mensah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mensah can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcghee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcghee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mcghee with shots to the head and body - Mensah looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcghee landing shots from mount.
Mensah is working to get back to half guard.
Mcghee landing strikes from the mount and Mensah is in trouble!
Mcghee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mensah can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcghee wants to finish this one by submission but Mensah is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mcghee.
Mcghee is breathing heavily.
Mensah working to try and regain half guard.
Mcghee looking to finish Mensah with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mensah!
Mcghee controlling the position easily from mount.
Mensah is looking to improve his position but Mcghee isn't that keen on the idea.
Mensah is working hard here to advance position.
Mcghee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mensah's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee content just to control the position here.

Mcghee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mensah can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mensah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mcghee moves into full mount! Mensah won't be happy about that!
Mcghee cracks Mensah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcghee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcghee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mensah is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Mcghee.
Mensah can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee dominating with strikes here.
Mensah is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mcghee looking to secure an arm triangle but Mensah defends it well.
Mensah is working to get back to half guard.
Mensah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Mcghee looking to secure an arm triangle but Mensah defends it well.

Mcghee working for a guillotine from mount but Mensah is in no mood to give up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee prevents Mensah from getting the reversal.
Mcghee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mensah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcghee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Mcghee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mensah can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mcghee misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mensah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willie Mcghee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcghee wants to control the pace but Mensah is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Mcghee 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!

Mensah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mcghee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mensah.

Mcghee takes the fight into the clinch.

Mcghee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mensah regains guard immediately.
Mensah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mensah wants to sweep but no luck.
Mensah is looking to sweep but instead, Mcghee has passed into half guard.
Mensah is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcghee is looking to take a break and control but Mensah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mensah is in trouble now - Mcghee has advanced to mount!

Mcghee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mensah can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mensah is trying to escape the mount.
Mensah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcghee on the ground.
Mcghee lands a big elbow.
Mensah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcghee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mensah looks a forlorn figure.
Mensah is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcghee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kenneth Mensah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee lands with some strikes.
Mcghee landing shots from mount.
Mcghee content just to control the position here.
Mensah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcghee dominating with strikes here.
Mcghee is landing with some decent strikes but Mensah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Mcghee has control of Mensah's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mensah regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mensah is trying to escape the mount.
Mcghee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mensah is trying to escape the mount.
Mcghee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcghee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mensah is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcghee lands a big elbow.
Mensah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mensah working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcghee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcghee is landing with some decent strikes but Mensah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee prevents Mensah from getting the reversal.

Mensah defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mcghee.
Mensah working to try and regain half guard.
Mcghee landing strikes from the mount.
Mcghee trying to control but Mensah is having none of it.
Mensah can't escape the position.
Willie Mcghee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcghee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mensah looks a forlorn figure.
Mcghee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Mcghee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcghee 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Mcghee!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Flint has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Flint
vs
Alexander

225 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Elite Supplement Supplier

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander scores with a leg kick.

Flint shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flint wants to stand but Alexander has his arm trapped.
Alexander is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Flint has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Flint trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Flint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flint looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flint really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander tries to clinch but Flint is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexander lands a jab-cross combination.

Flint is rocked!

It looks like Larry Flint has been cut.

Alexander clinches up with Flint and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Flint is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Alexander manages to break the clinch.

Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Flint.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Flint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flint can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Flint seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexander has Flint pressed against the cage, preventing Flint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Flint tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Flint tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Flint is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flint is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flint takes a step back to recover.
Alexander wants to clinch.
Alexander drops Flint with a big left hand! Flint is injured, injured bad! Alexander jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Alexander!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Yahams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago Yahams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Wein's chin.

Wein
vs
Yahams

200 cm
26
212 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
208 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drago Yahams!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yahams slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Yahams throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely.
Drago Yahams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yahams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Wein.
Yahams throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease.
Yahams moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Yahams throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Yahams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yahams swinging wildly here.
Wein scores with a hook.

It looks like Drago Yahams has been cut.
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!
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yahams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Wein throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Yahams tumbling to the canvas!

Yahams is rocked!
Yahams looks gassed!
Yahams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wein throwing strikes from guard but Yahams blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wein is one step ahead there.
Wein throws a big right hand that misses.
Wein with a nice head shot there.
Yahams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yahams wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wein postures up in Yahams's guard and throws a big left but Yahams blocks it.
Wein landing with the ground and pound.
Wein distracts Yahams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yahams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wein stacks Yahams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wein!
Wein lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wein looks up at the clock and then as Yahams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Wein crashes against the mat.
Wein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Wein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yahams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wein scoring with punches and elbows.
Wein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yahams to see if he's OK.
Yahams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wein wants to control but Yahams is keeping him busy.
Wein cracks Yahams with a big right hand but Yahams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yahams defending against the ground and pound.
Yahams sneaks back into half guard.
Wein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein working Yahams over with strikes.
Yahams is looking to get back to full guard here but Wein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yahams is looking to improve his position but Wein isn't that keen on the idea.
Wein postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yahams looks a forlorn figure.
Wein pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wein looking to finish Yahams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yahams!
Wein dominating with strikes here.
Wein lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wein trying to control the position but instead, Yahams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wein into the cage.
Wein keeps control of Yahams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.

Yahams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yahams can do to turn this around?
Wein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Yahams to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yahams.
Wein swings for the body but Yahams moves out of range.
Yahams takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Yahams misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Yahams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
A big right from Yahams misses.
Yahams thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahams throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a body punch but Yahams moves out of range.
Drago Yahams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yahams.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Wein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yahams is breathing heavily.
Wein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yahams is avoiding damage well.
Wein landing a few strikes.
Yahams is looking for a sweep.
Wein is putting a hurting on Yahams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wein is chipping away with strikes.
Wein lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wein misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yahams, who protects the arm well.
Yahams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wein tries to move to mount but Yahams blocks the move with his legs.
John Wein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wein working the head and body with strikes.
Yahams tries to bench press Wein off him but Wein keeps the position.
Wein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yahams keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahams is trying to get back to half guard.
Wein looks up at the clock and then as Yahams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yahams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wein.
Wein lands some shots froms side control.
Wein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wein working the ground and pound.
Wein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yahams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yahams to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yahams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wein lands an elbow.

Wein is trying to get an arm triangle but Yahams is defending well.
Yahams tries to buck Wein off but Wein is having none of it.
Wein is putting a hurting on Yahams here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drago Yahams's cut.
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!

Yahams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wein counters with a three punch combo that has Yahams backing up. Yahams nods at Wein to acknowledge the strikes.
Wein jabs Yahams right on the nose. Yahams blinks but takes it well.
Wein misses with a looping right.
John Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Wein.
John Wein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Wein misses.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Yahams misses with an uppercut.
Yahams misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Yahams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wein misses with a few strikes there.
Yahams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wein.
Wein staying out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yahams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wein working the head with strikes.
Yahams is looking for a sweep.
Yahams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wein connects with a decent elbow.
Wein landing a few strikes.

Wein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yahams is looking for a sweep.

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.
Wein tries to score with some ground and pound. Yahams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wein lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wein is looking to take a break and control but Yahams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yahams looking for a sweep but Wein has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wein working Yahams over with strikes here.
Wein with good strikes from the mount here!
Yahams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wein scoring with strikes but Yahams is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yahams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yahams is looking to escape.
Wein breaks from Yahams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Wein.
Wein landing strikes from the mount and Yahams is in trouble!
Yahams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein lands with some strikes.
Wein in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drago Yahams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yahams is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Yahams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
John Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yahams is looking to escape.
Yahams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yahams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wein landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wein 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wein!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Volkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes into the arena with Graduation Bitches blaring out of the sound system. Vladimir Volkoff will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Marshall
vs
Volkoff

178 cm
20
183 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

193 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Elite Supplement Supplier
Elite Supplement Supplier

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Volkoff!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volkoff was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkoff pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall 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.
Volkoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall postures up.
Volkoff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkoff wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Volkoff blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkoff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Volkoff lands with a kick to the temple. Marshall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Marco Marshall has been cut.
Marshall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkoff throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Volkoff misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Volkoff misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Volkoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkoff looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Volkoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkoff sprawls well. Volkoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkoff looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Vladimir Volkoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkoff tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkoff misses with an uppercut.
Volkoff motions for Marshall to come forward. Volkoff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volkoff's waist but Volkoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Volkoff sprawls well.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkoff which made him look bad.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkoff.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Volkoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Volkoff.

Marshall is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff throws a quick head kick that knocks Marshall silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Volkoff is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Volkoff!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Elia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Shifflett's chin.

Shifflett
vs
Elia

187 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elia lands a nice looking body shot.

Elia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shifflett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifflett wants to stand up but Elia is controlling him.
Elia tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifflett is retaining full guard.
Shifflett looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifflett, not yet.

Elia has gone for a leg lock! Shifflett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elia's guard.

Elia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifflett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elia keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.
Shifflett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Elia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifflett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elia keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett wants to pass the guard but Elia is keeping the position.

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

Elia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifflett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifflett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifflett stands and throws Elia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shifflett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Elia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Elia is looking to regain half guard here but Shifflett keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elia prevents Shifflett from improving position.
Shifflett trying to control the action but Elia is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elia is trying to improve his position.
Shifflett trying to control the position but Elia is working away.
Elia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shifflett connects with a decent elbow.
Shifflett trying to control the position but Elia is working away.
Elia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifflett off and has taken his back!
Shifflett rolls, trying to escape but Elia keeps control of the position.

Shifflett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shifflett is trying to get back to his feet but Elia has full control of the position and if anything, Shifflett has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elia looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Shifflett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Shifflett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elia.

Elia is looking for a choke. Shifflett gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Shifflett manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Shifflett slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett winds up and cracks Elia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elia moves into full guard.
Shifflett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elia keeping full guard, as Shifflett tries to pass.
Shifflett trying to control but Elia is working from the bottom.

Elia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifflett is in close to Elia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elia keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.
Shifflett is really struggling to control Elia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Elia looking for a sweep. Not yet Elia, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elia keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elia is defended easily by Shifflett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Elia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shifflett ducks under a wild hook from Elia.
Shifflett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shifflett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray Shifflett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elia misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shifflett tries to close the distance and clinch but Elia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shifflett.
Shifflett tries to clinch up but Elia circles away and keeps his distance.
Elia misses with a double jab.
Elia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shifflett delivers a nice body kick.
Elia throws out a loose jab but Shifflett uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shifflett sprawls well. Shifflett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elia gets slowly back to his feet.
Elia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shifflett.

Elia tries to keep at a distance but Shifflett has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elia pulls guard successfully.

Elia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifflett is aware though and is defending well.
Elia is breathing heavily.
Shifflett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Elia keeps moving.
Shifflett looking to pass the guard.
Elia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifflett is one step ahead there.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Elia keeps moving.
Shifflett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shifflett trying to control but Elia is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Elia.
Johan Elia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Shifflett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shifflett throws a push kick but Elia slaps the foot to one side.
Elia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shifflett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Shifflett.
Elia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shifflett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elia misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Elia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shifflett doesn't seem phased though.
Shifflett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shifflett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shifflett wants it to stay on the feet.
Shifflett tries to clinch up but Elia circles away and keeps his distance.
Elia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifflett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shifflett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elia.
Ray Shifflett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Elia.

Shifflett moves into the clinch.
Elia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shifflett walks away with a smile on his face. Elia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shifflett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifflett is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett throws a shot from downtown. Elia moves away and avoids it.
Shifflett is looking to clinch but Elia is avoiding it.

Elia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elia wants to pass the guard but Shifflett is keeping the position.
Elia preventing the sweep.
Elia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifflett is keeping the position for now.
Shifflett 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.
Shifflett keeping full guard, as Elia tries to pass.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elia is keeping the position for now.
Elia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifflett is one step ahead there.
Shifflett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifflett working some strikes from top position.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Elia keeps moving.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shifflett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elia scores with a hook.
Shifflett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shifflett tries to move into range but Elia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shifflett wants to clinch.
Elia keeps the fight on the outside.
Shifflett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shifflett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elia misses with a straight left.

Elia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Elia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shifflett has given up his back.

Shifflett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in a bad position, Shifflett is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett is in bad spot here.
Shifflett holding both Elia 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shifflett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Elia working for a choke but Shifflett is defending well.

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.

Elia tightening his grip on Shifflett, looking for the choke.
Shifflett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifflett trying to control but Elia postures up.
Johan Elia has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elia wants to pass the guard but Shifflett is defending well.
Shifflett manages to get to full guard.
Shifflett can't keep his opponent in guard - Elia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shifflett regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifflett keeping full guard, as Elia tries to pass.
Elia won't allow Shifflett to sweep him here.
Shifflett pulls Elia in close to his closed guard and prevents Elia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elia tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifflett is retaining full guard.

Elia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shifflett dives on top into guard.
Elia can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifflett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elia gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Elia really dominated that round.
That's time! Shifflett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Elia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shifflett tries to clinch up.
Elia throws a hook but Shifflett avoids it easily.
Shifflett ducks right into an uppercut from Elia.
Elia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifflett.
Elia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shifflett tries to clinch there but Elia circles away.
Shifflett tries to clinch but Elia moves out of range.
Elia misses with a looping left.
Shifflett tries to clinch there but Elia circles away.
Shifflett connects with a looping right hand.
Shifflett wants to clinch up but Elia keeps it at a distance.

Elia scores a takedown into full mount!

Elia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shifflett is now in Elia's guard. A big mistake from Elia there, giving up the dominant position!
Elia keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifflett defends well.
Elia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shifflett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shifflett tries to free his leg and advance position but Elia is retaining full guard.
Shifflett forces his way into half guard.
Elia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifflett wants to take a breather but Elia is having none of it.
Elia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Shifflett trying to control from half guard but Elia is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elia looks to land a right hand but Shifflett moved out of range.
Shifflett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shifflett wants to clinch.
Shifflett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elia dives in and grabs Shifflett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shifflett pushes down on Elia's head and hops out.
Shifflett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Elia.
Shifflett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shifflett tries to clinch up.
Shifflett doesn't manage to clinch there - Elia circles away.
Shifflett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett tries to close the distance and clinch but Elia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Elia 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.
Elia tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifflett is retaining full guard.
Shifflett working a defensive guard here.
Shifflett keeping full guard, as Elia tries to pass.
Elia is looking to advance position but Shifflett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shifflett wants to control the pace but Elia is squirming around nicely.
Shifflett working Elia over with strikes here.
Shifflett lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett wants to control the pace but Elia is squirming around nicely.
Elia is working to get back to half guard.
Shifflett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shifflett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Elia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shifflett wants to stand but Elia is controlling the position.
Elia is looking to advance position but Shifflett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Elia is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Elia dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Elia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shifflett circles away.
Shifflett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elia.
Shifflett tries to clinch but Elia moves out of range.
Shifflett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elia misses with an uppercut. Shifflett saw that one coming.
Elia circles away from the clinch attempt

so Elia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Elia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shifflett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elia has Shifflett in his guard.
Shifflett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifflett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elia tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett trying to control the position from guard on top but Elia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett won't allow Elia to sweep him here.
Shifflett tries to free his leg and advance position but Elia is retaining full guard.
Shifflett passes Elia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shifflett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Elia is looking for a sweep. Shifflett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifflett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elia keeps working.

Elia looking for submissions off his back.
Elia tries to get to full guard but Shifflett has control of the leg.
Shifflett is controlling the pace.
Elia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shifflett scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Shifflett is keen to just control but Elia is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shifflett darts in trying to clinch
and Elia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shifflett thinking.
Shifflett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elia throws a good cross that connects.
Elia walks into a straight right hand from Shifflett.
Shifflett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shifflett slips under a jab.
Shifflett slips under a jab from Elia.
Shifflett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifflett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shifflett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Elia looking for a guillotine here but Shifflett defends easily.

Shifflett stands up and waves to Elia to follow him.

Shifflett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elia, pushing him back against the cage.

Shifflett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shifflett tries to clinch up
and Shifflett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray Shifflett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shifflett throws a right hand that Elia ducks under and follows up with a left that Elia also avoids with ease.

Elia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elia has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Elia goes for an armbar but Shifflett turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shifflett.
Elia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shifflett advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shifflett works to advance to full mount. Elia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Elia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifflett landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Elia.
I think Elia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Elia!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. john has chosen Jimmy Dean - Big John as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Betoli
vs
john

195 cm
28
282 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

184 cm
27
203 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big john!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Betoli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. john did well to prevent Betoli getting side control.

Betoli is working for a kimura but john is defending it quite comfortably.
john missing with punches from the bottom.
john landing a few short strikes.
Betoli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
john wants to get back to full guard.

Betoli is looking for a kimura here.
john tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Betoli moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from john.
john seems a little lost for a moment, as Betoli dominates the positioning.
Betoli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
john striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Betoli wants to control but john is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
john is trying to get back to half guard.
Betoli takes a little break here. john wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
john lands a little strike from the bottom.
The referee asks Betoli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Betoli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Betoli trying to control the action but john is working from the bottom.
Betoli taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
john tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Betoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
john tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
john tries to clinch but Betoli moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
john fails with an attempt to clinch.
john tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Betoli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. john manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Betoli content to stall in guard here.
Betoli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
john tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
john tries to bench press Betoli off him but Betoli keeps the position.

Betoli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by john, who protects the arm well.
Betoli takes advantage of some sloppy striking from john to pass into mount.
john looks gassed!
Betoli trying to control but john is having none of it.
Betoli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because john is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli controlling from mount.
Betoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down john for as long as he can get away with.
john swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
john is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Betoli turns him over and now has his back.
I would not like to be john right now.
Betoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
john tries to roll but Betoli sticks to his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

john showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Betoli working for a choke but john is defending well.

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

Betoli tightening his grip on john, looking for the choke.
john tries to break free.
What can john do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

john wants to clinch up but Betoli keeps it at a distance.
john tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
john tries to clinch there but Betoli circles away.
john tries to clinch but Betoli moves out of range.
Betoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
john is looking to clinch.
Betoli looks to land a left hand but john moved out of range nicely.
john tries to close the distance and clinch but Betoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
john tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Betoli thows a left - swing and a miss!

Betoli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
john misses with a strike from the bottom.
john trying to remain calm as Betoli controls from the top position.
john tries to buck Betoli off but Betoli is having none of it.
john is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Betoli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but john is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Betoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but john keeps working.
john wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
john manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Betoli controlling the pace.
john wants to get back to full guard.
john throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Betoli wants to control but john is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Betoli.
john fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Betoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Betoli.
The fight stays on the outside here - john looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
john takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Betoli bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops john! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Betoli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Betoli happy to just control the position for now.
john is not content to let Betoli control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Betoli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by john, who protects the arm well.
Betoli slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by john.
john throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Betoli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Betoli trying to control but john is having none of it.
john is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four 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.
Betoli controlling the position easily from mount.

Betoli looking for a guillotine from mount but john is having none of it.

Betoli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but john manages to avoid the submission attempt.
john striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Betoli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt john will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
john is looking to reverse the position.
john tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Big john has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Betoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Betoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Betoli 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 20:17
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 20:17
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:16

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Betoli!
Mario Betoli is the new super heavyweight champion!