PCLA 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Grygera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boobs McGrabbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Grygera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Grygera
vs
McGrabbin

178 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petr Grygera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boobs McGrabbin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grygera fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrabbin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grygera counters with a nice leg kick.
McGrabbin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grygera makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGrabbin really felt that one!
Grygera moves in looking to clinch but McGrabbin pushes him off.
McGrabbin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grygera.

Grygera has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grygera.
Grygera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grygera has McGrabbin pressed against the cage.

Grygera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGrabbin with a poor takedown
and Grygera counters with a three punch combo that has McGrabbin backing up. McGrabbin nods at Grygera to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrabbin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grygera counters with a one-two to the body.

McGrabbin is rocked!
Petr Grygera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boobs McGrabbin.
McGrabbin looks gassed!
Grygera misses with a head kick.
McGrabbin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grygera finish him?
Grygera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grygera misses with a head kick.
Grygera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrabbin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petr Grygera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from McGrabbin misses
and Grygera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grygera shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. McGrabbin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Grygera sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! McGrabbin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Grygera!

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 Rob Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venge Renage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tree
vs
Renage

170 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Venge Renage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Tree misses.
Renage looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Tree does no damage.
Renage blocks a head kick by Tree.

Tree moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tree.
Nice elbow from Tree.

It looks like Venge Renage has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.
Tree landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tree.
Tree lands a damaging elbow.

Tree drops Renage with a big knee straight up the middle! Renage is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Renage is rocked!

Tree closes the distance and clinches.
Renage is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree finish him?
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Renage seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tree lands a knee to the body.
Renage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tree stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tree crunches a lovely knee into Renage's ribcage.

Tree breaks the clinch.
Tree lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Tree rushes Renage and presses him up against the cage.
Tree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.

Tree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tree lands with a kick to the temple. Renage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Tree pushes Renage up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree lands a knee to the body.
Tree landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tree stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree jabs Renage right on the nose. Renage blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Tree. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree.
Renage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tree closes the distance and clinches.
Tree lands a knee to the body.
Renage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Tree breaks the clinch.
Tree lands a head kick!
Tree lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Renage backs up against the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tree.
Tree swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Renage.
Tree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renage.
Renage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tree fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Renage, pushing him back against the cage.
Tree with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tree with a knee to the head.
Renage takes an elbow to the temple.
Tree creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Renage's defenses.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Tree breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tree as Renage shoots in.
Tree lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tree moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rob Tree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tree.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Venge Renage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tree lands with a slapping head kick.
Rob Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree jabs at Renage's body.
Renage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Renage has eaten all the pies!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tree!

Tree has managed to clinch.
Tree avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Tree.
Tree with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree with a knee to the head.
Renage tries to score a body lock takedown but Tree shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tree crunches a lovely knee into Renage's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree lands a good knee to the midsection. Renage won't want to take too many of those.
Tree lands a nice elbow.
Tree with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tree controlling the action here for a moment.

Tree manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tree!
Tree shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Renage eats them both and turns towards Tree to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tree fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree connects with a high kick.
Tree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tree rushes Renage and presses him up against the cage.
Tree controlling the action here for a moment.
Renage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tree landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tree.
Tree landing knees to the body.
Tree scores a nice knee to the body.
Tree stops a takedown attempt from Renage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tree.
Tree gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tree scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tree connects with a nasty looking knee right to Renage's face.
Tree dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tree connects with a knee to the head.
Tree is struggling to control the position.
Renage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tree scores with a knee to the head.
Renage goes for a takedown attempt but Tree pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rob Tree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venge Renage.
Tree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renage in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree lunges at Renage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renage's hand.
Tree tests Renage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tree.
Tree lets loose with a powerful body kick. Renage will feel that in the morning.
Tree lands with an uppercut that bounces Renage off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree connects with a high kick.

Tree forces Renage back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Renage if he has to take too many more of those.
Renage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tree.
Tree throws a series of punches but Renage moves out of range.
Tree throws a one two combo.
Tree scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tree misses with the combination.
Renage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tree.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree looks to land a combination. Renage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renage misses with a takedown
and Tree counters with a body kick.
Tree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tree lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Renage moves forwards but Tree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tree connects with a solid leg kick.
Renage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Renage if he has to take too many more of those.
Tree lands a nice looking kick to the body. Renage takes a step back to recover.
Tree scores with a head kick.
Tree throws a head kick that Renage semi-blocks.
Tree lands a head kick. Renage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree lands a high kick!
Tree throws a front kick that sends Renage stumbling back into the cage.
Tree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tree connects with a high kick.
Tree moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Tree has Renage up against the cage in a clinch.
Renage takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree displaying some good clinch control by pressing Renage up against the cage.
Renage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renage can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.
Renage is working for takedown but Tree is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tree gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venge Renage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tree gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tree working Renage over with knees to the body.
Renage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tree avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Tree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tree!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Marcurius
vs
Ignashov

225 cm
24
225 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

198 cm
23
248 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Marcurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexey Ignashov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov tries for a takedown but Marcurius circles away easily
and Marcurius counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignashov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marcurius.
Ignashov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcurius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ignashov tries to clinch

and Marcurius counters by moving into the clinch.

Marcurius breaks from the clinch.
Ignashov shoots and misses
and Marcurius counters with a three punch combo that has Ignashov backing up. Ignashov nods at Marcurius to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcurius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignashov avoids it really well and circles away.

Marcurius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcurius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Marcurius wants to get back to striking at distance but Ignashov won't allow it.
Marcurius tries to circle away but Ignashov has him pinned against the cage.
Ignashov blocks the elbow strike.
Marcurius gets underhooks to prevent Ignashov's takedown attempt.
Alexander Marcurius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Ignashov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Marcurius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ignashov. Marcurius shrugs it off though.
Marcurius throws a nice looking combination but Ignashov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ignashov tries to clinch up

and Marcurius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcurius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ignashov tries to escape but Marcurius is in control.
Ignashov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marcurius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ignashov to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignashov looks gassed!
Ignashov dodges the ground and pound from Marcurius.

Marcurius stands up and beckons Ignashov to his feet.

Ignashov clinches with his opponent.
Marcurius blocks an uppercut.

Marcurius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ignashov is trying to keep an underhook but Marcurius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marcurius prevents Ignashov from standing back up.

Marcurius is working for a kimura but Ignashov is defending it quite comfortably.
Marcurius controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marcurius postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ignashov to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcurius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcurius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ignashov moves to clinch but Marcurius breaks away
and Marcurius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcurius scores with a head kick.

Marcurius closes the distance and clinches.

Marcurius breaks from the clinch.
Ignashov misses with a takedown attempt

so Marcurius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcurius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marcurius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcurius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ignashov on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius passes Ignashov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Marcurius is looking for a kimura but Ignashov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcurius to get the leverage.

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

Marcurius is looking for a kimura but Ignashov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcurius to get the leverage.
Marcurius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcurius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Marcurius is looking for a kimura but Ignashov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcurius to get the leverage.
Marcurius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

Marcurius is trying to work for a kimura but Ignashov is defending well.

Marcurius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignashov is just riding it out for now. Marcurius eventually gives up the hold.
Marcurius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcurius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Marcurius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ignashov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcurius to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignashov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marcurius counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ignashov's guard now.
Marcurius throwing strikes but missing.
Ignashov is looking to stand up but Marcurius isn't so interested in that idea.

Marcurius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ignashov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcurius is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignashov has wrist control.
Ignashov is breathing heavily.
Ignashov keeping moving, preventing Marcurius from controlling successfully.
Marcurius postures up and lands a big shot to Ignashov's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcurius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcurius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcurius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcurius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignashov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignashov wants to get back to his feet but Marcurius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marcurius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignashov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcurius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Marcurius.
Ignashov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignashov there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignashov has his takedown stuffed

and Marcurius counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ignashov's guard now.
Marcurius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignashov can do to turn this around?
Marcurius trying to control but Ignashov is working from the bottom.

Ignashov is working an open guard so Marcurius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Marcurius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ignashov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcurius slips nicely into half guard.
Alexander Marcurius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignashov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marcurius manages to mount him!
Marcurius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Marcurius has hold of Ignashov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ignashov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcurius looking to secure an arm triangle but Ignashov defends it well.
Marcurius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcurius fails to move to back control.
Ignashov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignashov really wants to buck Marcurius off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignashov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcurius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcurius trying to control but Ignashov is having none of it.
Ignashov is looking to get to half guard.
Marcurius punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Marcurius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marcurius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignashov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignashov with a poor takedown
and Marcurius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcurius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignashov darts in trying to clinch

and Marcurius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ignashov!

Marcurius with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ignashov tries to buck Marcurius off but he can't manage it.
Marcurius fails to move to back control.
Marcurius trying to control but Ignashov is having none of it.
Ignashov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcurius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ignashov?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcurius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcurius trying to control but Ignashov is having none of it.
Marcurius working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ignashov tries to lock up and control but Marcurius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcurius pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marcurius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcurius looking to finish Ignashov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ignashov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marcurius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Marcurius has control of Ignashov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ignashov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Marcurius looking to secure an arm triangle but Ignashov defends it well.
Marcurius scoring with strikes but Ignashov is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov trying desperately to get to his feet.

Marcurius stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Marcurius scores with a three punch combo!
Marcurius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marcurius.
Marcurius scores with a three punch combo!

Marcurius pushes Ignashov up against the cage in a clinch.

Marcurius pulls Ignashov into guard.
Marcurius has Ignashov pulled in close to control his posture.

Marcurius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignashov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignashov wanted to stand there but Marcurius had control of the position.

Marcurius has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ignashov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcurius throws a series of punches but Ignashov avoids them all with ease.
Marcurius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ignashov.
Marcurius lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcurius looks to land a combination. Ignashov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcurius throws a one two combo.

Marcurius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ignashov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ignashov is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcurius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marcurius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexey Ignashov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Marcurius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Marcurius stands up from mount. Strange move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Marcurius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcurius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Marcurius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monsterstair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem has chosen flying without wings:):) as his entrance music. Monsterstair Ubereem is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Austin
vs
Ubereem

193 cm
21
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

184 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Balco Boys Battle Gear

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monsterstair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin stalks Ubereem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ubereem's face. Ubereem staggers backwards, shaken.
Ubereem shoots and misses
and Austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ubereem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ubereem with a poor takedown

and Austin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsterstair Ubereem.
Ubereem wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Ubereem has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Austin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Austin lands an overhand right.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Ubereem with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a left and a right that stings Ubereem.
Ubereem looks gassed!
Ubereem slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Ubereem tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters with a two punch combo.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ubereem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Austin won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ubereem off and has taken his back!

Ubereem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Austin throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ubereem!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem trying to control but not successfully.

Austin is cranking Ubereem's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ubereem! He's tightened the choke and Ubereem is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Austin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NO Kia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fiasco
vs
Kia

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

215 cm
24
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lupe Fiasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, NO Kia!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kia shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiasco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fiasco tries to keep at a distance but Kia has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kia wants the takedown. Fiasco is fighting it off but Kia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fiasco's guard against the cage.
Kia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kia stops Fiasco from standing up.
Kia is working Fiasco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fiasco wants to stand up but Kia is controlling him.
Fiasco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fiasco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kia is controlling him.
Kia postures up in Fiasco's guard and throws a big left but Fiasco blocks it.
Kia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fiasco wants to get back to his feet but Kia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiasco's head.
Fiasco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fiasco is breathing heavily.
Kia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kia stands up from Fiasco's guard - Kia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fiasco lands with a kick to the ribs.

Kia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fiasco to the mat! Fiasco manages to get full guard.
Fiasco wants to stand and escape but Kia is having none of it.
Kia throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiasco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kia throwing strikes from guard but Fiasco blocks nicely.
Fiasco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiasco tries to get out of the position.
Fiasco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kia throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiasco wants to stand and escape but Kia is having none of it.
Kia throwing strikes but missing.
Kia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiasco can't keep his opponent in guard - Kia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiasco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiasco defending well though.
Kia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiasco defending well though.
Kia throwing shots but Fiasco is blocking nicely.
Fiasco is trying to stand.
Fiasco taking some punishment here, with Kia in his half guard.
Kia thows a huge punch but Fiasco dodges it nicely.

Fiasco has one foot on Kia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiasco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fiasco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kia misses with the ground and pound.
Fiasco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kia.

Fiasco throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fiasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Fiasco does no damage.
Kia shoots in but no luck this time.
Lupe Fiasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NO Kia.
Kia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fiasco throws a head kick but Kia moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kia shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiasco tries to sprawl out of it but Kia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiasco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fiasco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

NO Kia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fiasco tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiasco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kia shoots in and drives through. Fiasco sprawls well.
Fiasco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiasco slaps away a takedown attempt from Kia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupe Fiasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiasco throws a sloppy head kick and Kia moves out of range easily.
Kia avoids a punch combination nicely.
NO Kia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kia instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiasco fails to pull guard.

Kia pulls guard successfully.
Fiasco is looking to stand up but Kia won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kia striking off his back but it's not causing Fiasco any problems.
Fiasco is looking to stand up but Kia won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fiasco wants to stand but Kia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kia scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kia is on top in guard.
Kia cracks Fiasco with a solid left hand.
Fiasco wants to stand but Kia is controlling the position.
Fiasco has momentary wrist control but Kia slips an elbow through the middle.
Fiasco wants to stand up but Kia is controlling him.

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.
Fiasco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiasco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kia stands up and waves to Fiasco to follow him.
Fiasco misses the shot to the body.
Fiasco feints and then cracks Kia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kia down.

Kia instigates a clinch.
Fiasco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kia just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fiasco regains guard immediately.
Fiasco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kia stops Fiasco from standing up.
Kia is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiasco has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kia postures up and lands a big shot to Fiasco's brow.
Kia is working Fiasco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kia stands up over Fiasco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fiasco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiasco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kia throwing strikes but missing.
Kia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiasco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fiasco is looking to stand up but Kia isn't so interested in that idea.
Kia slips nicely into half guard.
Fiasco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kia scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Fiasco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kia.
Kia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiasco defending well though.
Kia stops Fiasco from getting back to his feet.
Kia winds up and cracks Fiasco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kia stops Fiasco from getting back to his feet.
Kia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lupe Fiasco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiasco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kia dives in and scores a takedown into Fiasco's guard.
Kia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kia connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kia working some strikes from top position.
Kia throwing strikes but missing.
NO Kia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fiasco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kia prevents Fiasco from getting back to his feet.
Kia is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiasco has wrist control.

Fiasco pushes Kia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fiasco tests Kia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Fiasco misses.

Kia moves into range and clinches up with Fiasco.
Fiasco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kia is trying to trip Fiasco. He has hold of a leg but Fiasco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kia stops Fiasco from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fiasco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kia.
Fiasco is looking to stand up but Kia isn't so interested in that idea.
Kia throwing strikes but missing.
Kia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kia wants to control from the top but Fiasco keeps moving.
Kia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kia connects with a couple of short punches.
Fiasco wants to stand up but Kia is controlling him.
Kia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kia cracks Fiasco with a solid left hand.
Kia throws a strike but Fiasco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fiasco wanted to stand there but Kia had control of the position.
Kia tries to strike from the bottom.
Kia lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Fiasco stands up and waves to Kia to follow him.
Fiasco throws a low kick but Kia moves out of range easily.
Fiasco lands with a good body shot.
Fiasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kia fails with a takedown attempt.
Lupe Fiasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NO Kia.
Kia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fiasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good work by Kia as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lupe Fiasco.
I think Fiasco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between East Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grymaunch has chosen Into The Battle - Ensifurm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rupp
vs
Grymaunch

199 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, East Rupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grymaunch misses with a two punch combination.
Rupp misses with a takedown attempt
and Grymaunch counters with a series of strikes. Rupp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rupp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grymaunch counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rupp falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaim Grymaunch!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Snarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Fesenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Snarke
vs
Fesenko

180 cm
25
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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, Brad Snarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Fesenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fesenko.
Snarke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Snarke misses
and Fesenko counters with a big head kick but Snarke shrugs it off.
Snarke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fesenko counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Fesenko.
Fesenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fesenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Snarke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fesenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Snarke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fesenko wants to stall.

Snarke manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Fesenko misses

and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch.

Snarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fesenko darts in trying to clinch
and Snarke counters with a right hand to the body.
Fesenko lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Brad Snarke has been cut.
Snarke is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snarke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snarke counters with a one-two to the body.
Brad Snarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fesenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snarke.
Fesenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Snarke counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Fesenko misses

and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snarke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Snarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snarke tries to clinch but Fesenko is having none of it.
Snarke tries to clinch but Fesenko is having none of it.
Snarke tries to clinch there but Fesenko circles away.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fesenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Snarke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fesenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fesenko throws a head kick that misses

and Snarke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fesenko trying to stall but Snarke improves his position.
Snarke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fesenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fesenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fesenko is trying to stall.
Snarke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fesenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snarke is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Fesenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brad Snarke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snarke pushes Fesenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Fesenko misses with an elbow strike.
Fesenko stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Fesenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snarke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fesenko ducks under a wild hook from Snarke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke is looking to clinch.
Fesenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fesenko throws a sloppy head kick

and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snarke.
Snarke avoids the elbow strike from Fesenko, against the cage.
Fesenko taking a breather.
Snarke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snarke avoiding damage.
Snarke blocks an elbow strike.

Snarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snarke!
Fesenko wants to clinch but Snarke slips to the side

and Snarke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Snarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brad Snarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Fesenko circles away.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fesenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fesenko lands a high kick!
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fesenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fesenko wants to clinch
and Snarke counters with a body kick that stops Fesenko in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke connects with a crisp jab.

Snarke clinches up with Fesenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Snarke avoids the elbow strike from Fesenko, against the cage.
Fesenko taking a breather.

Snarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snarke wants to clinch.

Snarke closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snarke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fesenko blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fesenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snarke's brow.
Fesenko avoids the elbow strike from Snarke, against the cage.
Fesenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snarke is keeping busy.
Fesenko looking to throw knees to the head but Snarke is blocking nicely.

Snarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fesenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fesenko throws a head kick that misses

and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snarke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Snarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Snarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fesenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Fesenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fesenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fesenko tries to clinch up

and Snarke counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarke is looking to break free of the clinch but Fesenko has double underhooks.
Fesenko throws an elbow but it misses.

Snarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snarke tries to clinch but Fesenko moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Fesenko circles away.
Fesenko tries to clinch but Snarke moves away

and Snarke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fesenko stalling in the clinch but Snarke improves position.

Snarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snarke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fesenko throws out a leg kick but Snarke moves out of range and Fesenko only half commits.
Snarke tries to clinch there but Fesenko circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snarke.
Fesenko misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snarke is looking to clinch.
Snarke lands a nice looking body kick.
Fesenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snarke's calf.
Snarke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fesenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Fesenko circles away.
Fesenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snarke.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fesenko throws an elbow but misses.
Snarke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fesenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Snarke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snarke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snarke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snarke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fesenko avoids it.

Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Snarke rushes Fesenko and presses him up against the cage.

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.
Fesenko lands a damaging elbow.
Fesenko misses with a knee to the head.
Snarke misses with a knee to the head.

Snarke breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Snarke. Beautiful body shot.
Fesenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by Fesenko misses

and Snarke moves into the clinch.
Snarke is looking to break free of the clinch but Fesenko has double underhooks.
Fesenko letting Snarke take a breather here.

Snarke breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Snarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snarke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Snarke!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chiappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Ewerlof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewerlof has chosen Sponsored By Destiny as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Chiappe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Chiappe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chiappe
vs
Ewerlof

170 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chiappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Ewerlof!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappe fails with the takedown
and Ewerlof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiappe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ewerlof counters with a nice body kick.
Chiappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ewerlof. Ewerlof obviously looking to wear him down.
Ewerlof scores with a head kick. Chiappe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chiappe is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiappe misses with a takedown
and Ewerlof counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Chiappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ewerlof scores with a nice right hand.

Chiappe is rocked!
Chiappe leaves his chin hanging out and Ewerlof seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chiappe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Ewerlof!