AFC: XPLOD PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Smoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Read Ro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ro's choice of entrance music: CAN A CAN GET A WHAT WHAT. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smoker
vs
Ro

150 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Smoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Read Ro!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smoker's head.

Ro has closed the distance and engaged Smoker in a clinch.
Smoker has Ro pressed against the cage, preventing Ro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smoker walks away with a smile on his face. Ro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ro clinches.
Ro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larry Smoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Read Ro.
Ro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoker's efforts to push away.
Smoker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Smoker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ro regains guard immediately.
Smoker trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom.
Smoker is really struggling to control Ro but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro working a defensive guard here.
Smoker trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom.
Smoker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ro is proving hard to escape from.
Smoker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smoker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ro's guard.
Ro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smoker wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Ro. No joy for Smoker on that attempt.
Smoker is looking to clinch.
Smoker has his takedown stuffed
and Ro counters with a left to the body.

Ro darts in and clinches Smoker up against the cage.
Smoker tries to pull guard but Ro holds him up against the cage and eventually Smoker drops back down to his feet.
Ro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smoker could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smoker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ro lands a body shot.
Ro fails to pull guard.
Ro tries to break the clinch but Smoker is controlling the position.
Ro tries to pull guard but Smoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Ro drops back down to his feet.
Ro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoker is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro wants a takedown but no success here.
Ro prevents Smoker from breaking the clinch.
Smoker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smoker looking to stall.
Smoker is trying to drag Ro to the mat but Ro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smoker is breathing heavily.
Smoker wants to break free but Ro has control.
Smoker fails to pull guard.
Smoker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ro walks away with a smile on his face. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ro scores with a takedown into Smoker's guard.
Ro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ro in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smoker regains half guard.
Smoker trying to hold on to Ro's head to control him but Ro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ro wants to get back to his feet.
Smoker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smoker is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Read Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smoker shoots and misses
and Ro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larry Smoker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smoker tries to avoid it but Ro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smoker to the ground. Smoker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smoker misses with a combination
and Ro counters with a big head kick but Smoker shrugs it off.
Smoker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ro feints and as Smoker raises his hands in defense, Ro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ro distracts Smoker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ro looking to pass the guard.

Ro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker leaves Ro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ro works over Smoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Ro shoots in for a takedown but Smoker shows good takedown defense.
Larry Smoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Read Ro.
Smoker tries for a takedown but Ro circles away easily
and Ro counters with a series of strikes. Smoker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ro misses with a takedown attempt - Smoker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smoker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ro fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ro gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoker wants to improve his position but Ro is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Smoker wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ro in particular looking to stall.
Ro is looking to advance position but Smoker won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoker taking some punishment here, with Ro in his half guard.
Smoker is looking to improve his position.
Ro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ro moves nicely into side control.
Ro tries to advance to mount but Smoker denies him.
Ro wants to control but Smoker is keeping him busy.

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.
Smoker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smoker is trying to control Ro's posture but Ro avoids it.
Ro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smoker is trying to control Ro's posture but Ro avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ro is staying tight to Smoker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smoker stops Ro from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Read Ro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smoker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smoker really felt that one!
Smoker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smoker avoids it really well and circles away.
Smoker with a poor takedown

and Ro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ro decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ro is pressing down on Smoker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smoker is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Ro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smoker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ro throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ro scores with a body shot.
Ro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ro moves in looking to clinch but Smoker pushes him off.
Ro has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to de liver by Ro. Beautiful body shot.
Ro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smoker is fending him off so far but Ro persists. Nope, Smoker circles away and we're back to standing.
Ro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro is looking to clinch but Smoker is avoiding it.
Ro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smoker as he avoids it easily.

Ro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smoker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smoker is not content to let Ro control the position.

Ro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Smoker as Ro shoots in.
Ro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smoker misses with a low kick as Ro jumps back.
Ro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smoker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Ro.
Smoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larry Smoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Read Ro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoker takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Read Ro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Read Ro!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Munaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Munaton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nähää Helvetissä. Jim Martin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Munaton
vs
Martin

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

188 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Munaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Martin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

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

Martin rushes Munaton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Munaton's takedown attempt.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Munaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Munaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Munaton.
Martin tries to break free but Munaton pushes him back against the cage.
Martin is working for takedown but Munaton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Munaton.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Munaton is controlling the position.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin is pressed up against the cage. Munaton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martin down to the mat. Martin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munaton misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munaton.
Munaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munaton somewhat.
Martin tries to clinch but Munaton is having none of it.
Munaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin throws a combination. Munaton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Munaton is breathing heavily.
Munaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munaton somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Martin drops Munaton with a beautiful combination! Munaton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martin is looking for the KO!

Munaton is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Munaton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munaton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munaton seems to have got his legs back now.

Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Munaton tumbling to the canvas! Martin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Munaton was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Martin!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Rturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Curcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Rturi
vs
Curcic

185 cm
19
257 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Rturi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Curcic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curcic shoots in but no luck this time.
Curcic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rturi circles away.
Curcic tries to clinch up.
Rturi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curcic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curcic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sandro Rturi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Curcic.
Rturi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rturi looks to land a left hand but Curcic moved out of range nicely.
Curcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rturi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curcic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rturi tries to sprawl out of it but Curcic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rturi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Curcic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rturi's head.
Rturi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rturi wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curcic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curcic checks the leg kick.

Rturi 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.
Curcic is trying to keep Rturi in close.
Curcic looks gassed!

Curcic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rturi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rturi wants to stand but Curcic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rturi gets to his feet. Curcic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Rturi.
Curcic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rturi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Curcic clinches up against the cage.
Curcic tries to pull guard but Rturi holds him up against the cage and eventually Curcic drops back down to his feet.
Rturi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rturi wants to get back to striking at distance but Curcic won't allow it.
Rturi tries to break free but Curcic pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rturi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Curcic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Curcic clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Curcic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curcic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rturi up against the cage.
Rturi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Curcic wants a takedown but no success here.
Curcic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Curcic fails to pull guard.
Rturi is pressed up against the cage. Curcic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rturi down to the mat. Rturi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rturi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Curcic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curcic wants to stand and escape but Rturi is having none of it.

Rturi stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Rturi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rturi wants to pass the guard but Curcic is defending well.

Rturi decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Rturi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Rturi does no damage.

Curcic scores a takedown into full mount!
Curcic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rturi is looking to escape.
Curcic fails to advance to Rturi's back.

Curcic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rturi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rturi and Curcic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Curcic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rturi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Curcic is controlling him well.
Rturi wants to control but Curcic postures up.
Rturi is not content to let Curcic control the position.
Rturi wants to control but Curcic postures up.

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.
The ground and pound from Curcic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Rturi sneaks out the side door and pushes Curcic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rturi misses with a two punch combination.
Curcic misses with a takedown
and Rturi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curcic thinking.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rturi won't allow Curcic to sweep him here.
Rturi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Curcic on the ground.
Curcic trying to keep a closed guard but Rturi is proving a slippery customer.
Rturi 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.

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.
Curcic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rturi won't allow Curcic to sweep him here.
Rturi wants to stand but Curcic is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Curcic misses with a takedown

and Rturi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Curcic's guard.
Rturi stands up out of Curcic's guard for a moment - Curcic manages to land a nice upkick.
Rturi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandro Rturi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curcic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rturi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curcic wants to stand but Rturi is controlling the position.
Curcic wants to sweep but no luck.
Curcic trying to strike off his back.
Curcic controls Rturi momentarily but Rturi frees himself.

Curcic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rturi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rturi works Curcic's body with a nice hook.
Ivan Curcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rturi finds it's way through Curcic's defenses.
Rturi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rturi tries to clinch up
and Curcic counters with a stiff right hand.

Rturi shoots in and bounces Curcic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Curcic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curcic 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.

Rturi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sandro Rturi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Rturi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Curcic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rturi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curcic is looking for a sweep. Rturi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Rturi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rturi, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Rturi!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus CD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus CD is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Redenbacher
vs
CD

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus CD!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CD takes one on the chin but seems OK.
CD looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Redenbacher clobbers CD with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A right-left combo lands from Redenbacher.

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

CD is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redenbacher circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends CD tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Redenbacher wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orville Redenbacher!

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A

C
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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 Sebastiaan Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Moonstick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoost
vs
Moonstick

185 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Very confident

Blaze Ronin Reborn

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastiaan Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Moonstick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Hoost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoost throws a head kick but Moonstick moves out of range.
Moonstick stuns Hoost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Moonstick moves out of range easily.
Moonstick blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost lands with a slapping head kick.
Moonstick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoost.
Moonstick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moonstick throws a front kick aimed at Hoost's knee but Hoost avoids it well.
Moonstick tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoost misses with a low kick.
Moonstick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoost. Hoost obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moonstick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Moonstick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moonstick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Moonstick is rocked!
Moonstick looks gassed!
Hoost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moonstick takes a step back to recover.
Moonstick is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hoost throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Moonstick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastiaan Hoost!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Poppin
vs
Mousard

188 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roo Poppin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Mousard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poppin's waist but Poppin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mousard off to one side.
Poppin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mousard misses with a kick to the body.
Mousard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head kick misses from Poppin.
Mousard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poppin tries to clinch but Mousard moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Poppin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mousard which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Poppin as Mousard shoots in.
Roo Poppin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Mousard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mousard moves away.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mousard as he avoids it easily.
Poppin is looking to clinch but Mousard is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poppin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poppin swivels and escapes.
Poppin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mousard circles away.
Mousard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppin misses with a wild combination.
Poppin closes the distance and clinches up with Mousard, looking for a takedown. Poppin pushes Mousard against the cage but Mousard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poppin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousard. Poppin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown but Mousard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poppin tries to clinch there but Mousard circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Mousard as Poppin shoots in.
Poppin tries to clinch up.
Mousard avoids a kick to the body.

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.
Mousard shoots in but no luck this time.
Poppin fails with the takedown.
Poppin shoots in for a takedown but Mousard shows good takedown defense.
Poppin is breathing heavily.
Poppin tries to clinch up.
Poppin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousard circles away.
Poppin stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mousard.
Mousard closes the distance and clinches up with Poppin, looking for a takedown. Mousard pushes Poppin against the cage but Poppin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mousard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poppin circles away.
Poppin slaps away a takedown attempt from Mousard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Mousard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppin tries for a takedown but Mousard circles away easily

and Mousard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Poppin!
Poppin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mousard landing punches.
Poppin working to try and regain half guard.
Mousard controlling the pace for now.
Poppin wants to control but Mousard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppin is desperately trying to improve his position but Mousard has a good base and remains in mount.
Mousard content just to control the position here.
Poppin tries to hold on but Mousard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mousard fails with the takedown

and Poppin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mousard!
Mousard working to try and regain half guard.
Poppin trying to control but Mousard is having none of it.

Poppin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mousard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poppin wants to control the pace but Mousard is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mousard tries to hold on but Poppin postures up.
Poppin looking to control but Mousard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poppin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poppin is keen to just control but Mousard is a slippery customer.
Mousard wants to control but Poppin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poppin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mousard controls his leg.
Poppin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mousard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poppin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poppin's back!
Mousard is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mousard gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mousard gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mousard apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poppin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poppin misses with a takedown attempt - Mousard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poppin stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousard. Mousard gets slowly back to his feet.
Poppin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mousard avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roo Poppin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poppin tries to clinch there but Mousard circles away.
Poppin checks a low kick from Mousard.
Poppin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mousard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poppin looks for a takedown but Mousard sprawls well.

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.
Mousard throws out a leg kick but Poppin moves out of range and Mousard only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mousard, as that shot connected.
Poppin moves in looking to clinch but Mousard pushes him off.
Poppin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poppin wants it to stay on the feet.
Poppin misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Mousard. No joy for Poppin on that attempt.
Poppin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mousard circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousard misses with a takedown attempt - Poppin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mousard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mousard shoots in but Poppin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poppin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roo Poppin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Poppin. Mousard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mousard is looking to clinch.
Poppin throws a head kick but Mousard moves out of range.
Mousard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poppin sprawls well. Poppin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousard gets slowly back to his feet.
Poppin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mousard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poppin somewhat.
Mousard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mousard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poppin pinned against the cage. Poppin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roo Poppin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Mousard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mousard.
Mousard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppin leaves Mousard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poppin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mousard sprawls well. He's pushed Poppin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousard wants it to stay on the feet.
Poppin throws a wild body kick that Mousard sees coming a mile off.
Poppin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mousard sprawls well. He's pushed Poppin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousard shoots in for a takedown but Poppin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poppin throws a head kick that misses.
Mousard closes the distance and clinches up with Poppin, looking for a takedown. Mousard pushes Poppin against the cage but Poppin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mousard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppin throws a low kick, looking for Mousard's leg but Mousard calmly moves out of range.
Mousard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poppin is fending him off so far but Mousard persists. Nope, Poppin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mousard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poppin.
Poppin closes the distance and clinches up with Mousard, looking for a takedown. Poppin pushes Mousard against the cage but Mousard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poppin as he avoids it easily.
Poppin shoots in but no luck this time.
Mousard misses with a takedown attempt - Poppin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Poppin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mousard which made him look bad.
Mousard stuffs the takedown attempt from Poppin. Poppin gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousard fails with a takedown attempt.
Mousard wants to clinch.
Poppin throws a looping overhand right but Mousard ducks down to avoid it.
Poppin shoots in but Mousard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poppin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mousard tries to sprawl out of it but Poppin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mousard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mousard fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Poppin tries to keep at a distance but Mousard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poppin wants a takedown.
Mousard is stalling here.
Mousard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poppin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mousard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mousard fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mousard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poppin walks away with a smile on his face. Mousard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poppin looks to land a left hand but Mousard moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Mousard.
Well Mousard 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mousard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. Mike Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Roberts
vs
Yazz

185 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Yazz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Yazz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yazz advances to mount.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Yazz's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Yazz isn't that keen on the idea.
Yazz punching from mount but Roberts doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yazz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yazz trying to control but Roberts is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yazz controlling the position easily from mount.
Yazz trying to control but Roberts 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donnie Yazz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Yazz digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Yazz looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Yazz looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Yazz misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Yazz didn't expect that.
Roberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yazz is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberts preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yazz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yazz has escaped and now he's on top!
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yazz tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom.
Yazz stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yazz wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Yazz wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
Yazz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yazz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yazz tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Yazz fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yazz is defended easily by Roberts.
Yazz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yazz gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Yazz is retaining full guard.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Yazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yazz manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Yazz's guard.
Yazz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts forces his way into half guard.

Roberts 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.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Yazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Yazz is defending well.

Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yazz is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

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.
Roberts trying to control but Yazz is working from the bottom.

Roberts stands up from Yazz's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roberts checks a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Yazz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roberts's guard.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Yazz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Roberts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Yazz tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Yazz lands with a shot to the body.
Yazz misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yazz tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Yazz is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Yazz tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yazz fails with the takedown

so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yazz keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazz trying to control the position.
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yazz keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.

Roberts drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Roberts seems to have locked his on tight now - Yazz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Roberts, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Roberts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanye Kuma Kenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuma Kenya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RUN this town. Kanye Kuma Kenya had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kuma Kenya
vs
Tatum

225 cm
24
71 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Kuma Kenya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum wants to clinch up but Kuma Kenya keeps it at a distance.
Kuma Kenya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Kuma Kenya lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuma Kenya thuds his shin into the meat of Tatum's side.
Kuma Kenya circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kuma Kenya takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuma Kenya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tatum blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum has Kuma Kenya pressed against the cage.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.

Kuma Kenya is rocked!
Kuma Kenya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Kuma Kenya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuma Kenya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuma Kenya landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuma Kenya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Tatum.

Tatum manages to pull guard.

Tatum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuma Kenya 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 Tatum.
Kuma Kenya is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Tatum looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tatum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuma Kenya pulls his head out easily.
Tatum looks gassed!
Tatum tries to get to full guard but Kuma Kenya has control of the leg.
Kuma Kenya seems to have got his legs back now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuma Kenya dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
Kuma Kenya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuma Kenya cracks Tatum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kanye Kuma Kenya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tatum moves into range and clinches up with Kuma Kenya.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum stalls.
A right hand to the body from Kuma Kenya.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum is working Kuma Kenya over against the cage.
Kuma Kenya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuma Kenya tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuma Kenya lands with a left to the head.
Tatum cracks Kuma Kenya with a nice body shot.
Kuma Kenya misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuma Kenya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuma Kenya struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuma Kenya.
Kuma Kenya can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Kuma Kenya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuma Kenya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuma Kenya blocking some punches.
Kuma Kenya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuma Kenya tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum misses with the head strike.

Kuma Kenya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tatum is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kuma Kenya to the mat. Kuma Kenya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Kuma Kenya keeps moving.
Kuma Kenya being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Kuma Kenya misses.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuma Kenya manages to avoid it.
Kuma Kenya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuma Kenya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuma Kenya tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum takes one on the button.
Tatum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuma Kenya throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Kuma Kenya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum wants to clinch.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum tries to score with a low kick but Kuma Kenya moves his leg out of the way.
Tatum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuma Kenya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuma Kenya cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Kuma Kenya keeps it at a distance.
Tatum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuma Kenya.
Kuma Kenya misses with a combination

and Tatum counters with a takedown into side control.

Tatum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuma Kenya sneaks back into half guard.

Tatum is looking for a kimura here.

Kuma Kenya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Kuma Kenya won't allow it.

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

Tatum is trying to work for a kimura but Kuma Kenya is defending well.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum trying to control the action but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.

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.
Kuma Kenya is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuma Kenya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Tatum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Tatum is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuma Kenya wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederic Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tatum throws a hook but Kuma Kenya blocks it.
Tatum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kanye Kuma Kenya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Kuma Kenya keeps it at a distance.
Kuma Kenya cracks Tatum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Kuma Kenya pushes him off.
Kuma Kenya keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Kuma Kenya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Kuma Kenya circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum takes one on the button.
Tatum wants to clinch
and Kuma Kenya counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Kuma Kenya slips the punch.
Kuma Kenya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuma Kenya wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side

and Tatum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tatum.

Tatum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuma Kenya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuma Kenya is retaining full guard.
Kuma Kenya keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Kuma Kenya looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

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

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

so Tatum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!

Tatum drops back looking for a leg! Kuma Kenya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuma Kenya manages to kick Tatum off! Tatum jumps back into Kuma Kenya's guard.
Kuma Kenya is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kuma Kenya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuma Kenya keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.

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.

Tatum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuma Kenya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kuma Kenya is looking for a triangle but Tatum pushes his legs off easily.

Tatum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederic Tatum really dominated that round.
That's time! Kuma Kenya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tatum takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Kuma Kenya coming out on top.
Kuma Kenya cracks Tatum with a good jab.
Kuma Kenya jabs at Tatum's body.
Kuma Kenya with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Kuma Kenya digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Kuma Kenya misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuma Kenya has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tatum as the two fighters clinch.

Tatum gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Kuma Kenya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuma Kenya is looking to control Tatum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuma Kenya avoid being mounted?

Tatum seems to be working for a kimura but Kuma Kenya defends the submission attempt.
Tatum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuma Kenya keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatum is trying to work for a kimura but Kuma Kenya is defending well.

Tatum is looking for a kimura here.
Kuma Kenya is pressing down on Tatum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuma Kenya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tatum forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tatum seems content to control.
Drederic Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kuma Kenya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatum pulls his head out easily.
Tatum is pressing down on Kuma Kenya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuma Kenya is holding on for now.
Tatum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuma Kenya has given up his back here. Will Tatum look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuma Kenya wants to control his opponent's hands but Tatum gets his hands free.
Kuma Kenya has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kuma Kenya trying to control the action but Tatum just sinks the hooks in.

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

Tatum is persistently looking for the submission but Kuma Kenya is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuma Kenya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederic Tatum dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kuma Kenya lands a front kick.
Kuma Kenya fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tatum has Kuma Kenya up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuma Kenya blocks an uppercut.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuma Kenya throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum works on Kuma Kenya's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuma Kenya backwards.
Kuma Kenya working aggressively here.

Tatum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuma Kenya can't fight it off and eventually Tatum manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuma Kenya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Kuma Kenya keeps moving.
Tatum is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuma Kenya working a defensive guard here.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuma Kenya is retaining full guard.

Kuma Kenya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Kuma Kenya keeps moving.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tatum throws the left hand but Kuma Kenya avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuma Kenya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Tatum instigates a clinch.
Kuma Kenya lands a body punch.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Kuma Kenya's head.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Tatum just leaning against Kuma Kenya, taking a breather.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Kuma Kenya.
Tatum has Kuma Kenya pressed against the cage.
Kuma Kenya misses with a knee to the head.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Kuma Kenya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuma Kenya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuma Kenya.
Kuma Kenya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanye Kuma Kenya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum stalling against the cage.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuma Kenya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuma Kenya up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuma Kenya.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drederic Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tatum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederic Tatum!
Drederic Tatum is the new bantamweight champion!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dungeon Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soulja Boy singin' Crank Dat... Ya Ho's!. Rock Roll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Roll
vs
Master

174 cm
25
191 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
192 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Roll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dungeon Master!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Master.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Master throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Rock Roll has been cut.
Master throws a right and a left that Roll avoids nicely.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Master moved out of range nicely.

Roll shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roll was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roll avoids the attempt from Master to control.
Master takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roll avoids the attempt from Master to control.
Roll with shots to the head and body - Master looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roll cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Roll scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roll avoids the attempt from Master to control.
Roll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Master is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roll dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roll punishing his opponent with strikes.

Master is rocked!
Roll cracks Master with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Roll!
Rock Roll is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stentorian Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Original Techno Viking. Macho Martel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Martel
vs
Moss

199 cm
23
237 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stentorian Moss!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moss misses with a wild body shot.
Moss lands a nice hook to Martel's body. Martel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martel trying to control the position but Moss is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moss is not content to let Martel control the position.
Moss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss really wants to buck Martel off and get back to his feet.

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

Martel is working for a guillotine from mount but Moss frees his head quite easily.
Moss tries to buck Martel off but he can't manage it.

Martel has control of Moss's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moss regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martel fails to advance to Moss's back.
Moss is trying to stand up.
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.
Moss prevents Martel from taking his back.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.

Martel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moss has worked his arm free - good work by Moss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moss tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Martel working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martel looking for the choke from the back.

Moss fending off the submission attempt from Martel.
Moss is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Martel looking to break Moss's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moss remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Martel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Martel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Moss.

It looks like Macho Martel has been cut.
Martel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martel trying to control the action but Moss is working from the bottom.

Martel is working for a submission of some sort.
Moss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Martel wants to work for an arm triangle but Moss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moss looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martel stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.
Martel wants to control but Moss is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel is really struggling to control Moss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martel advances to mount.
Moss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martel throws some wild stikes that Moss manages to avoid easily.
Martel tries to control but Moss wriggling away.

Martel goes for an armbar but Moss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moss digs a good body shot into Martel's ribs.
Moss connects with a body shot.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Stentorian Moss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Martel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss throws a one two combo.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Martel.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Moss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Macho Martel's cut is getting worse.
Moss tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Moss does it's job there.

Moss drops Martel with a beautiful combination! Martel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stentorian Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Martel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moss as he jumps to the side.
Moss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moss just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss swinging wilding here.
Moss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martel.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss lands a jab to Martel's midsection.
Martel tries to land a front kick but Moss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moss cracks Martel with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Martel 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Macho Martel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moss avoids it really well and circles away.
Martel tries to move into range but Moss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moss connects with a looping right hand.
Martel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!

Martel feints and as Moss raises his hands in defense, Martel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moss wants to stand up but Martel is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Moss misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel lands with a nice body kick.
Moss lands with a shot to the body.
Moss jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.

Jeez, Macho Martel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Martel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Moss.
Martel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Martel.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.

Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stentorian Moss really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moss throws out a powerful jab.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moss misses with a body shot.
Martel fakes the leg kick and cracks Moss in the body.
Martel throws a head kick that Moss semi-blocks.
Martel throws a head kick that Moss semi-blocks.
Martel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moss.
Martel scores with a leg kick.
Moss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martel can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Martel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moss pushes Martel off but Martel dives into side control.
Martel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moss keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Martel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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

Martel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moss, who protects the arm well.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moss takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Martel shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Moss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Martel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moss.
Martel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Moss. That snapped Martel's head back.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss works Martel's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macho Martel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel'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!

Moss sizes up Martel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moss connects with a crisp jab.
Martel needs to keep his hands up - Moss had a free shot at his head there.
Martel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moss throws a series of punches but Martel avoids them all with ease.

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

Martel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss pushes Martel off looking to stand but Martel dives back in and keeps control.
Moss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martel.
Moss is looking to escape.
Macho Martel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moss throws a right hand that Martel ducks under and follows up with a left that Martel also avoids with ease.

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.

Martel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Martel seems content to control.
Martel throwing shots but Moss is blocking nicely.
Martel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Martel is trying to work for a kimura but Moss is defending well.
Martel prevents Moss from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martel wants to work for an arm triangle but Moss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moss tries to kick Martel off in order to stand up. Martel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moss scores with a hook to the body. Martel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moss swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Moss looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
Moss misses with a wild combination.
Moss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Martel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martel stops Moss from standing up.
Martel trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Martel wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Martel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!