Fightworld PTG17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hofniel Apollyon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Hofniel Apollyon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taylor
vs
Apollyon

159 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

171 cm
20
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hofniel Apollyon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon throws a sloppy head kick
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollyon tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Apollyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollyon.
Apollyon throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollyon's sensitive parts.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Apollyon.
Apollyon avoids the head kick by Taylor.
A cross from Taylor lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor throws a head kick but Apollyon moves out of range.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Taylor cracks Apollyon with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Apollyon looks gassed!
Taylor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Apollyon out cold! Apollyon corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Taylor!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Kingsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pink Floyd - Darkside Of The Moon. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kingsman
vs
Learmont

176 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Kingsman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a front kick that sends Kingsman stumbling back into the cage.
Learmont misses with a lunging right hand
and Learmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Learmont with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingsman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsman moves out of range easily.

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

Learmont stands up and beckons Kingsman to join him on the feet.

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

Learmont decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Learmont knocks Kingsman to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Kingsman is rocked!

It looks like Andre Kingsman has been cut.

Learmont decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kingsman misses with a wild combination.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Learmont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kingsman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsman blocks a head kick by Learmont.

A big head kick from Learmont and Kingsman is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Kingsman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Learmont gets to his feet. Kingsman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kingsman seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Learmont throws a quick inside leg kick.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Learmont walks into a stiff left hand from Kingsman.
Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsman avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Kingsman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsman moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsman blocks a head kick by Learmont.
Kingsman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingsman.
Learmont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Learmont back to the cage. Kingsman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingsman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Learmont throws a low kick but Kingsman avoids it.
Learmont misses with a double jab
and Kingsman counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a body punch
and Kingsman counters with a straight right hand.
Kingsman blocks a head kick by Learmont.
Etienne Learmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsman scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Learmont, right into the meat.
Kingsman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingsman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsman checks a low kick from Learmont.
Kingsman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kingsman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Learmont's hands.
Learmont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kingsman.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kingsman does it's job there.
Kingsman scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Learmont.
Learmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsman.
Kingsman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kingsman avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Kingsman blocks a low kick nicely.
Learmont throws a leg kick which misses Kingsman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingsman tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Learmont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingsman sprawls well initially but Learmont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kingsman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingsman wants to get back to his feet.
Kingsman is trying to get back to full guard.

Learmont stands up and beckons Kingsman to join him on the feet.
Learmont throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Learmont.
Learmont throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kingsman throws a series of punches but Learmont avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etienne Learmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Kingsman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Learmont throws a leg kick but Kingsman checks it.
Nice body punch from Kingsman.
Learmont throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingsman counters with a one-two to the body.
Learmont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Learmont will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingsman moves out of range as Learmont throws a body kick.
Learmont throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Learmont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Learmont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Learmont connects with a solid leg kick.
Learmont throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andre Kingsman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Learmont throws a head kick but Kingsman moves out of range.
Kingsman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Learmont is breathing heavily.
Kingsman scores with a shot to the body.
Kingsman throws out a powerful jab.
Learmont motions for Kingsman to come forward. Learmont throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsman avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Learmont misses with a head kick.
Kingsman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingsman scores with a one two! Learmont had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Learmont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Learmont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the body from Learmont misses
and Kingsman counters with a left to the body.
Kingsman misses with a wild combination.
Etienne Learmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Learmont misses with a body kick.
Kingsman throws a series of strikes that have Learmont backpedaling.
Kingsman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingsman jabs Learmont right on the nose. Learmont blinks but takes it well.
Learmont throws a head kick but Kingsman moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kingsman scores with a jab. Learmont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Learmont shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Learmont looks for the body kick but Kingsman saw that one coming.
Kingsman connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Learmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Learmont throws a head kick that misses.
Learmont slips a jab and a cross from Kingsman.
Learmont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andre Kingsman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Learmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Learmont has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kingsman throws a series of strikes that have Learmont backpedaling.
Kingsman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Learmont moves forwards but Kingsman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Learmont scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Learmont misses with a low kick as Kingsman jumps back.
Nice jab there from Kingsman.
Learmont shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingsman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Learmont throws a head kick but Kingsman moves out of range.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingsman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingsman scores with a punch to the head.
Kingsman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingsman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Learmont misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kingsman counter with a right hand.
Kingsman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Learmont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kingsman lands a head shot.
Learmont finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Learmont showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingsman.

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.
Learmont tried to score with a low kick but Kingsman checks it.
Kingsman connects with a single shot there.
Kingsman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Learmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Learmont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingsman misses with a double jab.
Kingsman scores with a nice right hand.
Learmont throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingsman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Learmont scores with a head kick.
Kingsman blocks a head kick by Learmont.
Learmont misses with a head kick.
Kingsman connects with a right hand. Learmont shakes it off.
Learmont throws a low kick but Kingsman moves out of range easily.
Learmont throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etienne Learmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Kingsman'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kingsman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Learmont misses with a body kick.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kingsman lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsman's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingsman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsman digs a good hook to Learmont's body.
Learmont swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingsman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingsman lands an overhand right.
A combination from Kingsman does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kingsman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Learmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingsman.
Kingsman lands with an overhand left.
Learmont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingsman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Learmont tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingsman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Learmont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Learmont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kingsman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kingsman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingsman cracks Learmont with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Learmont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Learmont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Learmont throws a solid leg kick but Kingsman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Learmont.
Kingsman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingsman stuns Learmont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingsman lunges at Learmont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Learmont's hand.
Learmont tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
Learmont drops his hands momentarily and Kingsman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Kingsman.
Good leg kick by Learmont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Learmont throws a low kick but Kingsman avoids it.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsman moves out of range easily.
Kingsman blocks a head kick by Learmont.
Kingsman scores with a nice head shot.
Learmont works over Kingsman's head and body with a nice combination.
Kingsman keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingsman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kingsman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingsman scores with a three punch combo!
Kingsman tests Learmont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsman checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kingsman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingsman.
Kingsman tests Learmont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Learmont throws a leg kick but Kingsman moved away.
Learmont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Learmont throws a low kick but Kingsman avoids it.
Kingsman swats away the attempt to clinch by Learmont.
Learmont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kingsman scores with a three punch combo!
Kingsman's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingsman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingsman throws a series of punches but Learmont avoids them all with ease.
Learmont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

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.
Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Etienne Learmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Learmont throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kingsman's head.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Learmont takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingsman dips to his left and cracks Learmont with an uppercut!
Kingsman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Learmont throws a head kick that misses.
Kingsman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingsman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Learmont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kingsman.
Learmont tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Learmont takes a jab right on the kisser.
Learmont misses with a head kick.
Andre Kingsman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingsman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Kingsman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Learmont 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Etienne Learmont!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Etienne Learmont!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Etienne Learmont!

Etienne Learmont wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PIotrek Piter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Volkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Piter
vs
Volkov

196 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Gilop®

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PIotrek Piter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Piter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Volkov!
Piter looking to finish Volkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Volkov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Piter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piter lands a nice shot to the head.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Piter wants to control the pace but Volkov is squirming around nicely.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Piter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Volkov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Piter. What's that going to do exactly?
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piter postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Volkov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Volkov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PIotrek Piter!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodisky Krusklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes into the arena with Back in Black - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stout
vs
Krusklin

175 cm
23
153 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodisky Krusklin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krusklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stout counters with a nice body shot.
Stout looks to throw the jab but Krusklin is out of range.

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

It looks like Rodisky Krusklin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krusklin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krusklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krusklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Krusklin will be more careful next time no doubt.

Krusklin is rocked!
Stout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krusklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Stout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krusklin.
Stout takes a swing at Krusklin's ribcage but misses.
Krusklin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stout cracks Krusklin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krusklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Stout finish him?
Krusklin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Stout just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Krusklin has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Stout!

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C
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energy
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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 Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Losefa Tuilagi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tuilagi
vs
Killer

187 cm
20
194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silent Killer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi throws a head kick that misses.
Tuilagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer fails with the takedown
and Tuilagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuilagi takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer has his takedown stuffed
and Tuilagi counters with a nice body shot.
Killer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuilagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Losefa Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silent Killer.
Tuilagi lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Killer looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer misses with a takedown
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Silent Killer has been cut.
Tuilagi tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer with a poor takedown

and Tuilagi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Killer! Tuilagi lets Killer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Killer is rocked!
Tuilagi misses with a two punch combination.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuilagi finish him?
Silent Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tuilagi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Killer.
Tuilagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuilagi connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuilagi cracks Killer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Killer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tuilagi finish him?
Tuilagi goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tuilagi goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Killer stumbles back but Tuilagi runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Killer to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Killer will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Losefa Tuilagi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven de Pina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Ceausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

de Pina
vs
Ceausu

175 cm
26
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven de Pina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Ceausu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for de Pina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ceausu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ceausu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ceausu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and de Pina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
de Pina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ceausu tries for a takedown but de Pina circles away easily
and de Pina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ceausu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ceausu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steven de Pina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigi Ceausu.
Ceausu fails with the takedown
enabling de Pina to counter with a crisp jab.
de Pina throws a shot from downtown. Ceausu moves away and avoids it.
de Pina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ceausu momentarily.
Ceausu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and de Pina counters with a three punch combo that has Ceausu backing up. Ceausu nods at de Pina to acknowledge the strikes.
de Pina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ceausu backs up against the cage.
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!
Ceausu blocks a head kick by de Pina.
Ceausu checks a low kick from de Pina.
Ceausu misses with a combination
and de Pina counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from de Pina.
de Pina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
de Pina misses with a jab, cross combination.
de Pina throws a solid leg kick but Ceausu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at de Pina.
Ceausu has his takedown stuffed
and de Pina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ceausu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
de Pina scores with a hook.
de Pina tries to work over Ceausu's front leg with a kick but Ceausu checks it.
de Pina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ceausu. Ceausu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ceausu walks into a jab.
de Pina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceausu.
de Pina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
de Pina misses the shot to the body.
Ceausu works over de Pina's head and body with a nice combination.
de Pina checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Pina throws a lazy uppercut

and Ceausu counters with a nice double leg into side control. de Pina won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de Pina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ceausu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ceausu is chipping away with strikes.
de Pina wants to control but Ceausu postures up.

Ceausu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. de Pina looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ceausu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. de Pina is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ceausu lets go of the hold and de Pina can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gigi Ceausu!