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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Shuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvin 's entrance music is Before I Forget by Slipknot. A fine choice. The key to victory for Patrick Irvin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Irvin
vs
Shuler

185 cm
22
219 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Irvin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Shuler!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shuler is looking to clinch.
Shuler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irvin tests Shuler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shuler wants to clinch up but Irvin keeps it at a distance.
Shuler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shuler ducks right into an uppercut from Irvin .
Patrick Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irvin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irvin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shuler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shuler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irvin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Irvin .
Irvin digs a good body shot into Shuler's ribs.
Shuler looks gassed!
Irvin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Shuler off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shuler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shuler walks into a jab.
Irvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shuler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irvin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irvin connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Irvin .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patrick Irvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irvin clobbers Shuler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Irvin lands a two punch combo.
Irvin 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.
Nice uppercut there from Irvin .
Irvin 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irvin duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Irvin scores with a four punch combination!
Irvin scores with a nice strike.
Irvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Shuler off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irvin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irvin connects with a jab.
Irvin 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.
Shuler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irvin .
Irvin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Shuler is rocked!
Irvin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irvin lands a head shot.
Irvin connects with a looping right hand.
Shuler is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
Irvin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Irvin . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irvin .
Irvin lands a jab.
Shuler seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irvin !
Irvin clobbers Shuler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shuler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shuler walks into a left hand.
Irvin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Irvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shuler. Shuler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuler takes one to the side of the head.
Irvin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irvin cracks Shuler with a good jab.

Irvin drops Shuler with a beautiful combination! Shuler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irvin is looking for the KO!
Irvin lands a jab to the nose.
Irvin lands a really nice looking cross but Shuler seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Shuler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irvin scores with a jab to the body.
Irvin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irvin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irvin lands an overhand right.
Irvin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irvin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irvin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Irvin .
Irvin jabs Shuler right on the nose. Shuler blinks but takes it well.
Irvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Shuler off the cage and back into rage.
Irvin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Irvin .
Irvin lands with a hook. Shuler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irvin stalks Shuler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shuler's face. Shuler staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab lands there for Irvin .
Irvin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irvin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shuler's head backwards.
Irvin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Irvin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin connects with the punch.
Irvin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuler momentarily.
Irvin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shuler on the side of the head.
Irvin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irvin .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irvin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Shuler rushes Irvin and presses him up against the cage.
Irvin is trying to force a seperation but Shuler has the dominant position.

Shuler breaks the clinch.
Irvin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Irvin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuler momentarily.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shuler can do to turn this around?
Shuler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shuler drops his hands momentarily and Irvin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shuler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irvin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Irvin drops Shuler with a beautiful combination! Shuler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irvin is looking for the KO!
Irvin connects with a single shot there.
Shuler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin cracks a nice hook into Shuler's ribs.
Will Shuler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shuler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shuler is breathing heavily.
Shuler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irvin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin cracks Shuler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Irvin scores with a four punch combination!
Irvin looks to land a combination. Shuler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shuler. Shuler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Irvin .
Irvin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shuler on the side of the head.
Irvin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irvin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shuler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shuler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patrick Irvin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Irvin .
Shuler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irvin connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shuler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irvin cracks Shuler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Irvin there.
Irvin connects with a right hand. Shuler shakes it off.
Shuler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irvin lands with a hook. Shuler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irvin lands a jab to Shuler's midsection.
Irvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irvin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irvin lands the left hand.
Irvin with a hook.
Irvin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irvin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shuler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shuler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuler momentarily.
Shuler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irvin .
Irvin 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irvin duly obliges.
Irvin connects with a jab.
Irvin scores with a body shot.
Irvin tests Shuler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shuler takes one on the button.
Irvin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Irvin lands a jab-cross combination.
Irvin connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Irvin . Beautiful body shot.
Shuler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irvin scores with a jab. Shuler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuler takes one to the chin there.
Shuler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irvin connects with a single shot there.
Irvin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuler momentarily.
Irvin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shuler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irvin lands a jab to the nose.
Irvin connects with a crisp jab.
Irvin sizes up Shuler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irvin scores with a one two! Shuler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irvin tests Shuler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irvin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irvin tests Shuler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irvin lunges at Shuler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shuler's hand.
Shuler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shuler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irvin sprawls well. Irvin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuler gets slowly back to his feet.
Irvin lands a jab to the nose.
Shuler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shuler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irvin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Irvin finds it's target.
Shuler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shuler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irvin with a jab.
Shuler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a nice right hand.
Irvin throws a good cross that connects.
Shuler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Irvin .
Shuler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irvin stuns Shuler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irvin lands a really nice looking cross but Shuler seems unphased.
Shuler walks into a straight right hand from Irvin .
Shuler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irvin connects with a crisp jab.
Shuler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irvin .
Irvin 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irvin duly obliges.
Shuler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irvin lands a jab to the head.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler walks into a straight right hand from Irvin .
Irvin thuds his right hand into Shuler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shuler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Shuler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irvin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shuler's hands.
Irvin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irvin .
Shuler tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin cracks Shuler with an open hand slap.
Shuler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irvin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shuler on the side of the head.
Irvin works the jab nicely.
Shuler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irvin cracks Shuler with a good jab.
Shuler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irvin to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Irvin .
Irvin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shuler's head.
Irvin 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.
Shuler needs to keep his hands up - Irvin had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Irvin .
Shuler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irvin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irvin lands with a right hand.
Irvin lands with a hook. Shuler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irvin catches Shuler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Irvin .
Irvin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shuler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shuler is looking to clinch but Irvin is avoiding it.
Irvin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a good cross that connects.
Shuler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shuler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irvin 's corner calls for a 1-2. Irvin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irvin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shuler backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irvin lands with a hook. Shuler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Irvin .
Irvin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shuler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irvin cracks Shuler with a good jab.
Irvin lands the left hand.
Irvin jabs Shuler right on the nose. Shuler blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuler takes one to the chin there.
Irvin lands a right hook to the body.
Irvin scores with a punch to the head.
Will Shuler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Irvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irvin , 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Irvin !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noons has chosen Ain't No Grave as his entrance music. Matthew Noons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Infamous
vs
Noons

190 cm
21
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Noons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Infamous gets a takedown into half guard.
Infamous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noons is looking for a sweep. Infamous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Infamous stalling.
Infamous's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Infamous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Infamous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Infamous performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Noons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Infamous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Infamous lands a nice short elbow.
Infamous performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Infamous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Infamous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noons wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noons taking some punishment here, with Infamous in his half guard.
Infamous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Infamous scores with a couple of nice shots.

Infamous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Infamous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Infamous thows a huge punch but Noons dodges it nicely.
Infamous working Noons over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Infamous.
Noons looks gassed!
Infamous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Infamous keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous is looking to pass Noons's guard but actually Noons recovers to full guard.
Infamous working some strikes from top position.
Infamous landing some decent shots from guard.
Infamous passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Infamous lands a nice short elbow.
Infamous passes to side control.
Infamous lands a nice forearm strike.
Infamous scoring with punches and elbows.
Infamous working the body and head with strikes.
Infamous working the head with strikes.
Infamous moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Infamous controls the position.
Infamous working the ground and pound.
Infamous taking a breather here.
Noons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Noons is looking to regain half guard here but Infamous keeps moving and retains side control.
Infamous working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noons taking a bit of punishment here - Infamous scoring with strikes.
Noons is trying to escape the position but Infamous is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Infamous dominated that round.
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.

Infamous feints and as Noons raises his hands in defense, Infamous changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Infamous working some strikes from top position.
Noons has momentary wrist control but Infamous slips an elbow through the middle.
Infamous landing with the ground and pound.
Infamous distracts Noons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Infamous controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Infamous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Infamous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Infamous connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infamous is stalling in the full guard.
Infamous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noons's guard.
Noons is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous winds up and cracks Noons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Infamous is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Infamous moves into full mount! Noons won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Noons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Infamous lands a big elbow.
Infamous with good strikes from the mount here!
Infamous raining down shots from the mount!

Noons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot lands for Infamous! Noons is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Infamous!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Andreas
vs
Arvanitidis

170 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arvanitidis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andreas was covering up waiting for the punch and Arvanitidis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreas is trying to keep Arvanitidis in close.
Arvanitidis wanted to stand there but Andreas had control of the position.
Andreas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arvanitidis manages to get himself to full guard.
Andreas wants to pass the guard but Arvanitidis is keeping the position.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreas won't allow Arvanitidis to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andreas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arvanitidis is keeping the position for now.

Arvanitidis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Andreas from controlling successfully.
Andreas lands a couple of elbows.
Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Arvanitidis pushes Andreas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt
and Andreas counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Arvanitidis scores with a push kick.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arvanitidis fails with the takedown
letting Andreas counter with a right hand.
Arvanitidis looks gassed!
Arvanitidis wants to clinch
and Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Andreas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arvanitidis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andreas.
Andreas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Arvanitidis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andreas cracks Arvanitidis with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Andreas passes Arvanitidis's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Arvanitidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreas is nestled in close to Arvanitidis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreas moves nicely into side control.

Andreas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arvanitidis taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Arvanitidis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreas working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Andreas lands a nice forearm strike.
Arvanitidis is looking to reverse the position.
Andreas working the ground and pound from side control.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andreas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Andreas working away.
Arvanitidis is not content to let Andreas control the position.
Andreas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Andreas is chipping away with strikes.
Andreas working the ground and pound from side control.
Andreas cracks Arvanitidis with a big right hand but Arvanitidis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Andreas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arvanitidis has his takedown stuffed

and Andreas counters with a single leg into guard. Arvanitidis didn't expect that.

Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreas trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Andreas tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.
Andreas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Andreas slips an elbow through the middle.
Andreas trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreas is pushing down on Arvanitidis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arvanitidis is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreas has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arvanitidis is looking to escape.
Arvanitidis won't allow Andreas to pass to mount.
Andreas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arvanitidis keeps working.
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep. Andreas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arvanitidis tries to kick Andreas off but Andreas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andreas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andreas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andreas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arvanitidis has hold of Andreas's hands but Andreas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arvanitidis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Daniel Andreas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Andreas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andreas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arvanitidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Andreas is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas winds up and cracks Arvanitidis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Andreas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreas.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to his feet.

Andreas seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreas is trying to control. Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Andreas keeps him under control.

Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreas pulls his head out easily.

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.
Andreas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andreas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Andreas is keeping busy.
Arvanitidis has hold of Andreas's hands but Andreas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreas connects with a nice short shot to Arvanitidis's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Arvanitidis kicks Andreas off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Andreas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Arvanitidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arvanitidis shoots and misses

and Andreas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arvanitidis!
Andreas working the ground and pound effectively.
Andreas landing strikes from the mount and Arvanitidis is in trouble!
Andreas lands a big shot there that rocks Arvanitidis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Andreas.

Andreas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arvanitidis is bucking up trying to escape but Andreas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arvanitidis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arvanitidis is bucking up trying to escape but Andreas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Arvanitidis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andreas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arvanitidis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arvanitidis shrugs it off.
Andreas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arvanitidis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Arvanitidis actively working from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis is not content to let Andreas control the position.
Arvanitidis missing with punches from the bottom.
Andreas working over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound. Arvanitidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreas winds up and cracks Arvanitidis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas drops an elbow to the side of Arvanitidis's head.
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep. Andreas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreas wants to pass to mount but Arvanitidis is defending the position.
Andreas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Andreas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreas.
Arvanitidis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Andreas postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arvanitidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arvanitidis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand up here but Andreas is controlling him well.
Arvanitidis trying to hold on to Andreas's head to control him but Andreas postures up.
Andreas is keen to just control but Arvanitidis is a slippery customer.

Andreas is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arvanitidis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Andreas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Daniels could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masaaki Satake's chin.

Daniels
vs
Satake

185 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Gilop®

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masaaki Satake!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Satake.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Satake counters with a leg kick.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Satake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Satake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Satake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Satake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a combination that misses
and Satake counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Satake.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Satake but Satake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Satake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniels has time to react.
Satake lands a brutal head kick. Daniels looks out on his feet and Satake throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Masaaki Satake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haha Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Meteo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Loose
vs
Meteo

181 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haha Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nemesio Meteo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meteo controls Loose momentarily but Loose frees himself.
Meteo controlling Loose's posture.
Loose wants to pass the guard but Meteo is keeping the position.
Meteo is trying to keep Loose in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meteo's head.
Loose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loose throws and elbow that misses. Meteo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loose's guard. Nice move by Meteo!
Meteo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loose's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meteo wants to control from the top but Loose keeps moving.
Meteo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nemesio Meteo.
Loose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meteo counters with a nice uppercut.
Loose keeps the fight on the outside.
Meteo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meteo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meteo lands a leg kick that knocks Loose off balance momentarily.
Loose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meteo. Meteo obviously looking to wear him down.
Loose misses with a takedown attempt
and Meteo counters with a good, hard body kick but Loose shrugs it off.
Loose is breathing heavily.
Meteo is looking to clinch but Loose is avoiding it.
Meteo connects with a body shot.
Meteo fails to land with a series of punches.

Meteo shoots in and gets a takedown into Loose's guard.
Meteo trying to control but Loose is working from the bottom.
Meteo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loose tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Meteo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loose has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meteo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Meteo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loose keeps working.

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.
Meteo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Meteo decides to stand back up.
Loose has his takedown stuffed

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Meteo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loose won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haha Loose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meteo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loose seems a little lost for a moment, as Meteo dominates the positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meteo trying to control the position but Loose is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Loose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meteo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Loose is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Loose scores a takedown into full mount!
Loose looking to ground and pound but Meteo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meteo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loose avoids the attempt from Meteo to control.
Loose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loose tries to control but Meteo wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Loose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Loose swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Meteo is now in Loose's guard. A big mistake from Loose there, giving up the dominant position!
Nemesio Meteo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose pulls Meteo in close to prevent any damage.
Meteo looking to pass the guard.
Meteo is pushing down on Loose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loose is fighting to maintain full guard but Meteo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meteo wants to control but Loose is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meteo is looking to stall here but Loose recovers full guard.
Meteo trying to control but Loose is working from the bottom.
Meteo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meteo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meteo trying to control the position from guard on top but Loose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nemesio Meteo.
Loose has his takedown stuffed

and Meteo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meteo.
Meteo wants to control from the top but Loose keeps moving.
Meteo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meteo wants to control from the top but Loose keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nemesio Meteo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meteo tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meteo.
Meteo feints and then cracks Loose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loose down.
Meteo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loose.

It looks like Haha Loose has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loose with a lazy takedown attempt

and Meteo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haha Loose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meteo is keen to just control but Loose is a slippery customer.
Meteo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemesio Meteo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haha Loose'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. This is the final round!

Meteo drives through and clinches with Loose against the cage.

Meteo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loose is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meteo to the mat. Meteo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Meteo looking to control.
Loose throws and elbow that misses. Meteo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loose's guard. Nice move by Meteo!
Loose keeping moving, preventing Meteo from controlling successfully.
Loose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meteo on the ground.
Meteo looking to sit in guard and control but Loose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meteo dives on top into guard.
Meteo trying to control but Loose is working from the bottom.

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.
Meteo sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nemesio Meteo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Meteo.
Loose has his takedown stuffed
and Meteo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Loose is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Meteo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loose swivels and escapes.
Loose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Meteo counters with a takedown into side control.
Loose on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Meteo is looking to take a break and control but Loose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meteo tries to stand but Loose is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meteo is looking to take a break and control but Loose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loose is trying to control Meteo's posture but Meteo avoids it.

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.
Loose regains half guard, as Meteo was trying to land strikes.
Loose wants to get back to full guard.
Meteo is trying to control the action in half guard but Loose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meteo stalling away here and it's allowed Loose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meteo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nemesio Meteo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meteo 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemesio Meteo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Overdreem's choice of entrance music: Motorhead-Iron Fist. Chris Hansen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Starim Stal Overdreem's chin.

Hansen
vs
Stal Overdreem

185 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
273 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Starim Stal Overdreem!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overdreem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdreem lands a head kick!

It looks like Chris Hansen has been cut.
Overdreem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overdreem wants to clinch
letting Hansen counter with a right hand.

Overdreem has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.

Overdreem breaks from the clinch.
Hansen fails with the takedown

and Overdreem counters with a head kick that drops Hansen to the mat! Hansen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overdreem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overdreem.
Overdreem throws a leg kick which misses Hansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hansen tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdreem throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hansen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Overdreem as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hansen is left battered and dazed whilst Overdreem and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starim Stal Overdreem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Sagat
vs
Henderson

188 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dany Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Bob Sagat has been cut.
Bob Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a hook

and Sagat counters by clinching up.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat working Henderson over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Sagat has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Dany Henderson has been cut.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sagat thinking.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Sagat lands with a nice body kick.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Sagat looks to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sagat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sagat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sagat has managed to clinch.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sagat counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Sagat throws a nice head kick!
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Sagat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson throws a hook but Sagat avoids it easily.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Sagat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sagat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slapping body kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat wants to clinch.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Sagat moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sagat lands with a slapping head kick.
Sagat moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagat closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson with a nice cross.

Sagat is rocked!

Bob Sagat's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Oh Sagat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Sagat seems to have got his legs back now.
Dany Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sagat counters with a slapping leg kick.
and Henderson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sagat! He's just covering up as Henderson starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Henderson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Boruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Connen
vs
Boruc

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Boruc!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boruc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Artur Boruc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Connen is defended easily by Boruc.
Boruc with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boruc.
Boruc cracks a nice hook into Connen's ribs.
Connen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boruc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Boruc finds it's way through Connen's defenses.

Connen is rocked!
Connen looks to score with a jab to the body but Boruc is just out of range.
Oh Connen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Boruc! Connen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Boruc!
Artur Boruc is the new welterweight champion!