SCL 35: OG Kush PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes into the arena with on fire blaring out of the sound system. Robinson has chosen Muse - Time Is Running Out as his entrance music. Billy Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banks
vs
Robinson

188 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lloyd Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banks did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.
Robinson controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Robinson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacory Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seylotoma Frend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Luck
vs
Frend

194 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacory Luck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seylotoma Frend!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frend keeps the fight on the outside.
Frend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luck tries to avoid it but Frend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luck to the ground. Luck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Luck moves into the clinch.
Luck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Luck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luck swings wildly with an uppercut but Frend uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frends head.
Frend tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luck scores with a shoulder strike.
Frend tries for a takedown but Luck manages to get underhooks.
Jacory Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seylotoma Frend.
Still in the clinch, Luck scores with a nice short uppercut.

Frend is rocked!
Luck lands a shoulder strike.
Frend is still on wobbly legs! Can Luck finish him?
Luck keeps control of Frend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frend seems to have recovered his senses.
Luck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luck taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Luck.
Luck is stalling here.
Luck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luck.
Luck avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luck.
Luck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luck slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Luck cracks Frend with a nice body shot.
Luck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frend looks gassed!
Frend takes a shot to the head.
Luck pushes Frend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frend jumps guard but Luck stands there with Frend around his waist. Frend gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luck.
Luck slows down the pace here.
Luck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frend or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck lands a hook that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Luck lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luck.
A short uppercut from Luck.
Luck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Luck.
Luck lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Luck.
Luck gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Luck lands a right hand.
Luck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luck lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Luck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luck gets through Frend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Luck.
Luck pushes Frend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Luck - that landed with a thud.
Frend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Luck.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luck.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Luck for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacory Luck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luck catches Frend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Luck has managed to clinch.
Frend wants a takedown but no success here.
Luck stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacory Luck.
Luck scores with a body shot.
Frend is breathing heavily.

Frend gets a clinch.
Luck digs a right hand underneath Frend's ribcage. Frend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luck lands a left hand.
Frend wants to break free but Luck has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frend working hard to break the clinch.
Luck is working Frend over against the cage.
Luck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Luck.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luck seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Luck lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luck working aggressively here.
Luck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Luck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frend blocks it with crossed arms.
Luck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frend tries to break free but Luck pushes him back against the cage.
Jacory Luck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luck lands a right hand.
Luck lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Luck - that landed with a thud.
Luck stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Luck.
Luck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luck lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frend's defenses.
Frend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Luck crunches a lovely knee into Frend's ribcage.
Luck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luck lands a right hand.
Luck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Luck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Luck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luck lands a nice uppercut.
Frend letting Luck take a breather here.
Luck scores with a shoulder strike.
Frend is trying to push Luck away but Luck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luck stalls.
Luck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacory Luck dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Frend on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frend shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Luck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luck presses Frend against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frend tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Luck on the inside.
Luck lands a left hand.
Frend being controlled against the cage.
Luck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luck stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frend backwards.
Frend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luck controlling the action here for a moment.
Luck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luck pushes Frend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frend working hard to break the clinch.
Luck misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Luck - that landed with a thud.
Luck stalling the fight.
Luck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frend.
A shot in the inside from Luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luck.
Luck works on Frend's body with a couple of short punches.
Luck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frend or not.
Luck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frend can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Luck.
Luck scores with a shoulder strike.
Luck is pushing Frend up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Luck lands a nice shot to the body.
Frend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Luck.
Luck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luck just leaning against Frend, taking a breather.
Luck misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Luck on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luck.
Luck has Frend pressed against the cage.
Frend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacory Luck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frend takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luck lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Luck.
Frend fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacory Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seylotoma Frend.
Luck leaning his opponent against the cage.

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.
Luck keeps control of Frend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Luck.
Frend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seylotoma Frend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frend is trying to force a seperation but Luck has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacory Luck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luck 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 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacory Luck!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Satto
vs
Arvanitidis

220 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Satto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Satto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arvanitidis gets back to full guard.

Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arvanitidis has a closed guard, preventing Satto from standing up.

Arvanitidis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Satto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Satto's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Satto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arvanitidis missing with punches from the bottom.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.

Arvanitidis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satto defends it easily.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Satto from controlling successfully.

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

Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle but Satto pushes his legs off easily.

Arvanitidis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satto is aware though and is defending well.
Satto with a flurry of punches that miss.

Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Satto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Satto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Arvanitidis has an active guard here but Satto has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis looks gassed!
Satto tries to stand and escape but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Satto.
Arvanitidis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Satto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arvanitidis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satto has managed to get both his arms back between Arvanitidis's legs - danger averted.
Satto trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Satto sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Arvanitidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Satto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arvanitidis controls Satto momentarily but Satto frees himself.
Satto wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Satto moves into the clinch successfully.
Satto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arvanitidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satto walks away with a smile on his face. Arvanitidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Satto moves into the clinch successfully.
Satto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arvanitidis has him pressed against the cage.
Arvanitidis jumps guard but Satto stands there with Arvanitidis around his waist. Arvanitidis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arvanitidis is working for takedown but Satto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amir Satto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
A frustrated look appears on Satto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satto tries to break the clinch but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arvanitidis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Satto just stands there and leans against the cage.

Arvanitidis pulls Satto into guard.

Arvanitidis has his foot on Satto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satto works his way back into a safe position though.
Satto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arvanitidis on the ground.

Arvanitidis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Satto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arvanitidis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Satto is looking to stand up but Arvanitidis won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Satto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arvanitidis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satto has managed to get both his arms back between Arvanitidis's legs - danger averted.
Arvanitidis trying to strike off his back.
Satto tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.

Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Arvanitidis looking for a guillotine here but Satto defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satto wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.

Arvanitidis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Satto has his hands clasped together but Arvanitidis extends an breaks Satto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arvanitidis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jannis Arvanitidis!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Ludczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balack Rassum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balack Rassum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ludczynsky
vs
Rassum

163 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Ludczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balack Rassum!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludczynsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rassum. Rassum obviously looking to wear him down.
Ludczynsky takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Edward Ludczynsky has been cut.
Rassum throws a sloppy head kick and Ludczynsky moves out of range easily.
Rassum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Rassum does no damage.
Ludczynsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rassum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rassum.
Rassum pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ludczynsky clinches up with Rassum and pushes him back against the cage.
Rassum can't break the clinch.
Rassum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ludczynsky has him pressed against the cage.
Ludczynsky missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludczynsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ludczynsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rassum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludczynsky tries a knee to the head but Rassum blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rassum is trying to break free.
Rassum has had enough of the clinch but Ludczynsky keeps him there for the moment.

Ludczynsky has Rassum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ludczynsky pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rassum tumbling to the mat - Ludczynsky dives into Rassum's guard.

Ludczynsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassum tries a head kick but it misses.
Rassum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balack Rassum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Ludczynsky.
Rassum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ludczynsky is looking to clinch.
Rassum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rassum staying out of range there.
Rassum misses with a straight right.
Ludczynsky slips a jab and a cross from Rassum.
Rassum looks gassed!
Rassum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Rassum wants to break free but Ludczynsky has control.
Rassum is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludczynsky has double underhooks.

Ludczynsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rassum uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludczynsky is on top in guard.

Ludczynsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rassum.

Rassum gets caught flat footed, as Ludczynsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ludczynsky is in close to Rassum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludczynsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ludczynsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ludczynsky stands up and waves to Rassum to follow him.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up but Rassum circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rassum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludczynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludczynsky 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.
Ludczynsky pushing down on Rassum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rassum tries to kick Ludczynsky off in order to stand up. Ludczynsky Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ludczynsky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rassum to see if he's OK.

Ludczynsky stands up.

Ludczynsky clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassum stops a takedown attempt from Ludczynsky.
Ludczynsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rassum.
Rassum is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludczynsky has double underhooks.
Ludczynsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Rassum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludczynsky moves in looking to clinch but Rassum pushes him off.
Rassum misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rassum enables Ludczynsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rassum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ludczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rassum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludczynsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassum wants to stand up but Ludczynsky is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Ludczynsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Ludczynsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ludczynsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rassum is trying to stand back up but Ludczynsky is controlling him

Ludczynsky escapes and gets back to his feet.

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Ludczynsky has Rassum pressed against the cage, preventing Rassum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rassum breaks the clinch.

Ludczynsky moves into range and clinches up with Rassum.

Ludczynsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ludczynsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rassum's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rassum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Edward Ludczynsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ludczynsky decides to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Rassum.
Rassum tries a head kick but it misses.

Ludczynsky scores a takedown into full mount!

Ludczynsky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rassum is surviving well by controlling Ludczynsky's body position as best he can.
Rassum is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Ludczynsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rassum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rassum shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassum is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ludczynsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rassum is looking to escape.
Rassum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassum trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ludczynsky tries to control but Rassum wriggling away.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Ludczynsky.

Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rassum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rassum is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ludczynsky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Ludczynsky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Ludczynsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Ludczynsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Ludczynsky keeps control of Rassum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludczynsky keeps control of Rassum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludczynsky lands a knee to the body.

Rassum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rassum swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Ludczynsky misses its intended target.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rassum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ludczynsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ludczynsky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rassum to regain full guard.
Ludczynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ludczynsky is stalling in the full guard.

Ludczynsky gets to his feet - Rassum follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludczynsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Rassum circles away.

Ludczynsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Rassum wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludczynsky won't allow it.
Ludczynsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ludczynsky.

Rassum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludczynsky throws a looping overhand right but Rassum ducks down to avoid it.

Rassum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludczynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludczynsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ludczynsky is controlling him.
Ludczynsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Rassum is retaining full guard.
Rassum wants to stand and escape but Ludczynsky is having none of it.
Ludczynsky stays in close to Rassum's body and controls the position.
Rassum is looking to stand up but Ludczynsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludczynsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rassum is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ludczynsky stands up and waves to Rassum to follow him.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch but Rassum is having none of it.
Edward Ludczynsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rassum throws a head kick but Ludczynsky moves out of range.

Ludczynsky has managed to clinch.
Ludczynsky looking for a takedown.
Rassum can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rassum's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ludczynsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rassum throws a head kick but Ludczynsky moves out of range.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch there but Rassum circles away.

Ludczynsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rassum!
Ludczynsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rassum can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky controlling from the full mount.
Ludczynsky looking to control but Rassum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ludczynsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balack Rassum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rassum really wants to buck Ludczynsky off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Ludczynsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ludczynsky, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Ludczynsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Moultrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ has chosen What if God Smoked Cannabis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moultrie
vs
Christ

167 cm
25
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Moultrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ connects with an inside leg kick.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moultrie has his takedown stuffed
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Christ moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Moultrie goes down! Can Christ finish him!?
Christ sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ wants to stand but Moultrie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moultrie 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 one minute gone in the round.
Christ is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moultrie is proving hard to escape from.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jesus Christ hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Christ lands a jab to the head.
Christ lands a lovely overhand right.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Moultrie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ works Moultrie's body with a nice hook.
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moultrie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Moultrie should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moultrie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Moultrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Moultrie is breathing heavily.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moultrie fails with the takedown
and Moultrie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Christ finds it's target.
Christ lands an overhand right.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ jabs at Moultrie's body.
Moultrie needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to clinch there but Moultrie circles away.
Moultrie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moultrie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ connects with a leg kick. Moultrie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Oooh a lovely combination from Christ sends Moultrie down but not out. Christ dives into side control looking to finish.

Moultrie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ controlling the position.
Oh Moultrie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Christ decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moultrie seems to have got his legs back now.
Jesus Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Moultrie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moultrie misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Christ.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Moultrie circles away.
Moultrie tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moultrie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moultrie shoots and misses
and Christ counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moultrie's knee momentarily.
Christ drops Moultrie with a big left hand! Moultrie is injured, injured bad! Christ jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kensi Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Himura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My time is now. Kensi Himura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Himura
vs
Knight

190 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
148 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kensi Himura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Knight!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight scores with a takedown into Himura's guard.

Himura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to stand but Himura is controlling his posture from full guard.

Himura has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Himura is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.

Himura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to stand but Himura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Himura working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to stand but Himura is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Himura tries a head kick but it misses.

Knight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Himura is trying to defend but Knight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Himura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Himura is breathing heavily.
Knight wants to stand but Himura has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Knight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Knight decides to stand back up.
Himura throws a head kick that misses.

Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Himura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Himura tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.

Knight stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Knight shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Knight was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Himura tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight stands up from mount. Strange move.

Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Himura quickly recovers to half guard.

Himura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Himura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Knight prevents Himura from improving his position.
Himura wants to get back to full guard but Knight has mounted him!

Knight stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Himura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight feints and as Himura raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Himura is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Himura tries to improve position but can't.

Knight decides to stand back up. Knight steps back and let's Himura get back to his feet.

Knight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Himura did well to prevent Knight getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Himura actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.

Himura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Himura is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight tries to stand and escape but Himura is controlling the position.

Himura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Himura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.

Himura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Himura.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Himura to stand up.
Himura tries a head kick but it misses.

Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Himura tries to control Knight's body but Knight pushes him off. Himura squirms to his side and now Knight has his back!

What's going on here? Knight has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!

Knight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Himura did well to prevent Knight getting side control.
Himura is trying to control but can't.

Himura looking for submissions off his back.
Himura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Himura gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Himura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into side control.
Himura is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.

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

Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight is looking to stand up but Himura won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Himura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Himura wants to sweep but no luck.

Himura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knight has picked Himura up and slammed him! Himura can't keep hold of the triangle and Knight manages to pass to side control!
Himura wants to control but Knight postures up.

Knight decides to stand back up.

Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Himura quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight prevents Himura from improving his position.

Himura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Himura throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight avoids the head kick by Himura.
Himura throws a combination that misses

and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.

Knight decides to stand up, so the ref orders Himura to his feet.

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

Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into Himura's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Himura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Himura looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Himura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Himura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Himura misses with the body kick

and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Himura fights it but they end up in guard.

Knight stands up from Himura's guard - Knight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Himura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knight doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Himura actively working from the bottom here.
Kensi Himura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Himura.
Himura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Knight wants to stand up but Himura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Himura is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Himura looking for submissions off his back.

Himura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Knight stands up out of the half guard.
Himura looks to throw a body kick

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

Himura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Himura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.

Himura is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Himura's guard.
Himura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.

Himura looking for subs off his back but Knight has passed one foot through into half guard.

Himura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Knight decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguinaldo has chosen Tools Of The Trade as his entrance music. Karl Aguinaldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brutus Maximus's chin.

Maximus
vs
Aguinaldo

201 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

204 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maximus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximus throwing shots but Aguinaldo is blocking nicely.
Maximus is taking a breather. Aguinaldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brutus Maximus just wasn't active enough.
Aguinaldo shoots and misses

and Maximus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aguinaldo!
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Aguinaldo looks gassed!
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Aguinaldo is bucking up trying to escape but Maximus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus'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.
Maximus is landing with some decent strikes but Aguinaldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maximus landing strikes from the mount.
Maximus content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maximus controlling from mount.

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.
Maximus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aguinaldo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Maximus! Aguinaldo is hurt baaadly! Maximus is firing away with more strikes - Aguinaldo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Maximus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Dickface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pujicri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dickface
vs
Pujicri

200 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

192 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Dickface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Pujicri!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pujicri counters with a straight right hand.
Dickface misses with an uppercut
enabling Pujicri to counter with a crisp jab.

Pujicri has closed the distance and engaged Dickface in a clinch.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Dickface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pujicri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickface tries to break free but Pujicri pushes him back against the cage.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pujicri landing knees to the head.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickface wants a takedown.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri lands a knee to the head.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pujicri looks gassed!
Pujicri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dickface can't break the clinch.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Dickface wants to break free but Pujicri has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface tries to break free but Pujicri pushes him back against the cage.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pujicri has Dickface pressed against the cage, preventing Dickface from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dickface has Pujicri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pujicri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Dickface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickface tries to circle away but Pujicri has him pinned against the cage.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Dickface can't break the clinch.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Dickface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pujicri pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dickface moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pujicri goes down! Can Dickface finish him!?

Pujicri is rocked!

It looks like Igor Pujicri has been cut.
Dickface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pujicri's guard.
Pujicri is still in real trouble! Can Dickface finish him?
Dickface wants to take a breather but Pujicri is having none of it.

Dickface is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pujicri seems to have recovered his senses.
Dickface thows a huge punch but Pujicri dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pujicri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dickface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dickface looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
Dickface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pujicri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pujicri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pujicri defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dickface misses with a lunging right hand

and Pujicri moves into the clinch.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri scores with a knee to the head.
Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Pujicri has him pressed against the cage.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri lands a knee to the head.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri is breathing heavily.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickface is trying to drag Pujicri to the mat but Pujicri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Dickface tries to score a body lock takedown but Pujicri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface wants to break free but Pujicri has control.

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.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickface tries to score a body lock takedown but Pujicri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Dickface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pujicri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickface's efforts to push away.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Dickface goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pujicri prevents it.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
Dickface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Dickface tries to break free but Pujicri pushes him back against the cage.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickface's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dickface goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pujicri prevents it.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Dickface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pujicri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dickface throws a poor cross that misses

and Pujicri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Dickface is looking to break free of the clinch but Pujicri has double underhooks.
Dickface tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pujicri fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.
Dickface misses with a right hand

and Pujicri counters by clinching up.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
Dickface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pujicri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dickface throws an off balance right hand

and Pujicri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Pujicri has him pressed against the cage.
Pujicri landing knees to the head.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Dickface is blocking nicely.
Pujicri keeps control of Dickface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Pujicri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Pujicri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dickface misses with an uppercut

and Pujicri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pujicri with a knee to the head.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri lands a knee to the head.
Dickface has had enough of the clinch but Pujicri keeps him there for the moment.
Dickface has had enough of the clinch but Pujicri keeps him there for the moment.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
Pujicri prevents Dickface from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface tries to break free but Pujicri pushes him back against the cage.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickface is trying to break free.
Pujicri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickface.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pujicri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri lands a knee to the head.

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.
Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Pujicri has him pressed against the cage.
Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Pujicri is controlling him.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickface working hard to break the clinch.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Dickface tries to score a body lock takedown but Pujicri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Dickface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickface tries to break the clinch but Pujicri is controlling the position.
Dickface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pujicri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pujicri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickface.
Pujicri is pressed up against the cage. Dickface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pujicri down to the mat. Pujicri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dickface throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Pujicri counters by moving into the clinch.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickface has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
Pujicri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickface's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pujicri has Dickface pressed against the cage, preventing Dickface from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pujicri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dickface's face.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickface is working for takedown but Pujicri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pujicri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickface's efforts to push away.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Dickface blocks it.
Dickface is working for takedown but Pujicri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pujicri gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Pujicri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pujicri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Pujicri!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mellberg's choice of entrance music: Biffy Clyro - That Golden Rule. Olaf Mellberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dunbar
vs
Mellberg

190 cm
19
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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, Zagnut Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mellberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunbar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dunbar can't do much from the bottom here.
Dunbar pushes Mellberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mellberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mellberg throwing strikes but Dunbar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mellberg sneaks back into half guard.
Dunbar trying to pass the guard but Mellberg defending well.

Mellberg pushes Dunbar off and gets back to his feet.
Dunbar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mellberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mellberg with a poor takedown
and Dunbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunbar loads up on a big right hand but Mellberg slips the punch.
Dunbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mellberg.
Mellberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Mellberg is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dunbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunbar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunbar throws an overhand right that lands on Mellberg's shoulder, as Mellberg tries to avoid the shot.
Mellberg misses with the combination.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunbar sprawls well. Dunbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mellberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Zagnut Dunbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mellberg closes the distance and clinches.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Dunbar is controlling the position.
Mellberg wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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.

Dunbar breaks the clinch.
Mellberg throws a combination that misses
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Olaf Mellberg has been cut.
Dunbar lands a jab to the head.
Mellberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dunbar lands a big right hand that sends Mellberg crashing to the mat! Dunbar stays standing though and waves Mellberg back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zagnut Dunbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dunbar misses with a looping left.
Mellberg slips under a jab from Dunbar.
Dunbar misses with a left hand
and Mellberg counters with a series of strikes. Dunbar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mellberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunbar thuds a left hand into Mellberg's body.
Mellberg looks to clinch
enabling Dunbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mellberg just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg has a takedown stuffed.
Dunbar missing with a left hand there. Mellberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olaf Mellberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunbar lands a head shot.

Mellberg 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.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.
Dunbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunbar tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunbar wriggles free and stands up.
Dunbar looks to land a left hand but Mellberg moved out of range nicely.
Mellberg has a takedown stuffed.
Mellberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunbar.
Mellberg is breathing heavily.
Dunbar throws a jab when Mellberg was well out of range.
Dunbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Mellberg. Mellberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Zagnut Dunbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
Dunbar misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mellberg
letting Dunbar counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Mellberg misses
and Dunbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mellberg's knee momentarily.
Dunbar misses the jab.
Dunbar scores with a jab to the head.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zagnut Dunbar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut.
That's time! Dunbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dunbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Mellberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunbar as he avoids it easily.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mellberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dunbar does it's job there.
Mellberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mellberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zagnut Dunbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Mellberg moves out of range.
Mellberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunbar punishes Mellberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunbar scores with a hook to the body. Mellberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunbar cracks a nice hook into Mellberg's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dunbar there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mellberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zagnut Dunbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
Mellberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mellberg can do to turn this around?

Dunbar drops Mellberg with a beautiful combination! Mellberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dunbar is looking for the KO!
Dunbar works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dunbar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mellberg is rocked!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunbar enables Mellberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dunbar pulls Mellberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Mellberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mellberg postures up.
Mellberg preventing the sweep.
Mellberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dunbar keeping moving, preventing Mellberg from controlling successfully.
Mellberg looking to pass the guard.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Zagnut Dunbar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mellberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunbar counters with a nice body shot.
Olaf Mellberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunbar scores with a hook to the body. Mellberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zagnut Dunbar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunbar, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zagnut Dunbar!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One. Tony Croix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Croix
vs
Mayfield

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield slips a jab and a cross from Croix.
Croix throws a hook but Mayfield blocks it.

Mayfield scores a takedown into full mount!

Mayfield working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Croix turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mayfield off and cradles Croix's limp body as Mayfield celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thomas Mayfield!