BAR 21: Wasted PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mini Clubman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wea Ponry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wea Ponry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Clubman
vs
Ponry

188 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Clubman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wea Ponry!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clubman looks to land a combination but Ponry avoids it well.
A left and a right from Clubman both land. Nice combination.
Clubman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ponry. That one must have hurt.
Clubman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ponry.
Clubman is breathing heavily.
Clubman moves out of range of the body kick from Ponry.
Ponry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Mini Clubman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clubman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ponry.
Clubman throws a right and a left that Ponry avoids nicely.

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

Clubman is rocked!
Clubman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ponry throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whack! Ponry lands a heavy head kick that drops Clubman. The ref tackles Ponry to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Clubman was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wea Ponry!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isdok Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Yorker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New Yorker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Raven
vs
Yorker

186 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isdok Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, New Yorker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven misses the jab.
Yorker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yorker blocks a head kick by Raven.
Raven misses with a series of wild punches.
Raven thuds his right hand into Yorker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yorker misses with a head kick.
Raven Throws a clean left jab. Raven Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Yorker's chin! Yorker crumbles to the ground and Raven follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Raven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isdok Raven!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Limmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Limmen
vs
Andreas

175 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Wolfpack Threadz

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Limmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, San Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Limmen tries to bum rush Andreas with a series of wild strikes but Andreas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Limmen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andreas throws a leg kick but Limmen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Limmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Limmen misses with a two punch combination.
Limmen avoids the head kick by Andreas.
Andreas misses with a kick to the body.
Andreas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Limmen scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmen looks to land a combination but Andreas avoids it well.
Limmen moves out of range of the body kick from Andreas.
Andreas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Limmen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Limmen throws a series of punches but Andreas avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Limmen.
Andreas misses with a body kick.
Limmen cracks Andreas with an open hand slap.
Andreas throws a wild body kick that Limmen sees coming a mile off.
Limmen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Limmen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Limmen there.
Andreas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Limmen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve Limmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limmen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreas looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andreas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Limmen jabs Andreas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Limmen looks to land a combination but Andreas avoids it well.
Limmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Limmen.
Andreas tries a head kick but it misses.
Limmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andreas looks for the body kick but Limmen saw that one coming.
Andreas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Limmen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andreas scrambles back to his feet.
Limmen lands a right hook to the body.
Andreas fakes the leg kick and cracks Limmen in the body.
Limmen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Limmen is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Limmen misses with a wild combination.
Limmen lands a jab-cross combination.
Limmen misses with a two punch combination.
Limmen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Andreas lands but Limmen takes it in his stride.
Limmen misses with the combination.

Andreas clinches up with Limmen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Andreas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Limmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andreas misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreas tries to land knees in the clinch but Limmen avoids the damage to the body.
Andreas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Limmen is defending well for now.
Andreas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Limmen is defending well for now.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Limmen avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Limmen is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andreas with a knee to the head.
Limmen has had enough of the clinch but Andreas keeps him there for the moment.
Andreas misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Limmen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andreas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Limmen throws a series of strikes that have Andreas backpedaling.
Limmen tries to bum rush Andreas with a series of wild strikes but Andreas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Limmen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andreas. Andreas obviously looking to wear him down.
Limmen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Limmen lands a jab-cross combination.
Steve Limmen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Limmen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limmen misses with a two punch combination.
Andreas tries to clinch but Limmen is having none of it.
Limmen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Limmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andreas throws a body kick that misses.
Andreas is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas misses with a low kick.
Limmen works Andreas's body with a nice hook.
Steve Limmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreas lands a nice looking body kick.
Andreas delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andreas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Limmen moves out of range of the body kick.
Limmen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Limmen does no damage.
Limmen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Limmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Limmen finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreas's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmen blocks the body kick.
Limmen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andreas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limmen throws a nice looking combination but Andreas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Limmen tries to bum rush Andreas with a series of wild strikes but Andreas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Limmen. Those never looked like landing.
Limmen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andreas circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreas moves in looking to clinch but Limmen pushes him off.
Andreas misses with a head kick.
Limmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreas is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Limmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreas is just out of range.
Limmen moves out of range as Andreas throws a body kick.
Limmen with a jab.
Andreas throws a body kick that misses.
Andreas tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Limmen.
Limmen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andreas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Limmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Limmen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreas throws a low kick but Limmen avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Limmen. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limmen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Limmen looks to land a combination but Andreas avoids it well.
Andreas throws a low kick, looking for Limmen's leg but Limmen calmly moves out of range.
Andreas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Limmen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Limmen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Limmen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Limmen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A combination from Limmen does no damage.
Limmen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreas's hands.
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limmen keeps the fight on the outside.
Andreas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Limmen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Limmen misses.
Andreas wants to clinch.
Andreas throws the kick towards the body but Limmen avoids it.
Limmen throws a nice looking combination but Andreas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andreas throws a half hearted mid kick.

Andreas has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andreas.
Andreas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andreas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but Limmen blocks with his arms.
Andreas misses with a knee strike.
Andreas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andreas misses with a knee to the head.
Limmen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but Limmen blocks with his arms.
Limmen managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Limmen is blocking nicely.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Limmen avoids it.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but Limmen blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Limmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Limmen is blocking nicely.
Limmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Andreas has double underhooks.
Limmen can't break the clinch.
Andreas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Limmen blocks it with crossed arms.
Limmen is trying to push Andreas away but Andreas has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Limmen has had enough of the clinch but Andreas keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmen avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.
Limmen managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but Limmen blocks it.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Limmen is trying to force a seperation but Andreas has the dominant position.
Andreas stalling in the clinch but Limmen improves position.
Limmen can't break the clinch.
Limmen has had enough of the clinch but Andreas keeps him there for the moment.
Limmen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Limmen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Limmen avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas misses with a knee strike.
Limmen managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Limmen wants to break free but Andreas has control.
Andreas keeps control of Limmen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Limmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Andreas missing with knees to the body.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but Limmen blocks it.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Limmen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreas has him pressed against the ropes.
Andreas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Limmen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limmen avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Limmen.
Limmen wants to break free but Andreas has control.
Andreas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas tries to land knees in the clinch but Limmen avoids the damage to the body.
Limmen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limmen tries to circle away but Andreas has him pinned against the ropes.
San Andreas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Limmen as Andreas tries to tie him up.
Limmen avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Limmen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreas has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
San Andreas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Limmen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Steve Limmen!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Steve Limmen!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Steve Limmen!

Steve Limmen wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sling Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobi Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobi Band has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shot
vs
Band

185 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sling Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobi Band!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

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

It looks like Bobi Band has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Band tries for a takedown but Shot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shot tries a head kick but it misses.
Shot scores with a kick to the body.
Shot throws a head kick that Band semi-blocks.
Band takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Band looks gassed!
Shot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Band will feel that in the morning.

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

Band is rocked!

That has opened up Bobi Band's cut even more.
A head kick by Shot - that's a beauty! Band is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Shot can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sling Shot!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the ring accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Brown has chosen Ludacris Feat. T.I.- WIsh You Would as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benton
vs
Aldo Brown

185 cm
30
183 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

190 cm
21
184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Brown clinches up with Benton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benton blocks an elbow strike.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Benton dodges an elbow strike from Brown.

Benton pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Benton has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.

Benton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Benton working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Benton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Benton is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! nice BJJ there by Benton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Benton!
Sam Benton retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Octo Pus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Pus
vs
Maurer

185 cm
27
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Octo Pus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Maurer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Pus.

Maurer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pus is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pus trying to mount his opponent but Maurer defends it.
Pus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maurer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maurer is looking to improve his position.
Maurer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maurer taking some punishment here, with Pus in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maurer is looking for a sweep. Pus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maurer is trying to maintain the position but Pus is very close to passing his half guard.
Pus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pus lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maurer has hold of Pus's hands but Pus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pus working Maurer over with strikes.
Maurer wants to get back to full guard.
Pus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Pus has control of Maurer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maurer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pus looking to finish Maurer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maurer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurer is looking to get to half guard.
Pus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maurer is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maurer working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pus blocks Maurer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pus controlling from the full mount.
Pus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maurer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pus. What's that going to do exactly?
Pus cracks Maurer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pus punishing his opponent with strikes.

Pus is working for a guillotine from mount but Maurer frees his head quite easily.
Maurer is looking to improve his position but Pus isn't that keen on the idea.
Pus with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pus has control of Maurer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maurer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maurer is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Pus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maurer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pus. What's that going to do exactly?
Pus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maurer wants to hold on but Pus pushes him away.

Pus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pus but it's paid off an Maurer is forced to tap! Nice work by Pus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Octo Pus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon McBacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon McBacon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jefferson
vs
McBacon

188 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon McBacon!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBacon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jefferson momentarily.
McBacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson fails with the takedown.
McBacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McBacon drops Jefferson with a right and a left! McBacon comes rushing in but Jefferson regains his composure and manages to keep McBacon in guard.

It looks like Thomas Jefferson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBacon lands a couple of digs.
McBacon preventing the sweep.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.

Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBacon is aware though and is defending well.

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but McBacon pushes his legs off easily.
McBacon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBacon is one step ahead there.
McBacon throws a big right hand that misses.
McBacon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBacon is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jefferson looking to finish with strikes here!

Jefferson has hold of McBacon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McBacon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McBacon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jefferson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McBacon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McBacon is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jefferson is working for a guillotine from mount but McBacon frees his head quite easily.
Jefferson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jefferson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBacon is looking to get to half guard.
Jefferson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McBacon bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jefferson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Jefferson!
Thomas Jefferson retains his middleweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Some Days (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Midway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Days
vs
Midway

188 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Some Days!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Midway!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Days stuffs the takedown.
Days scores with the left hand. Midway knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Brandon Midway has been cut.
Days closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Midway out cold! Midway corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Some Days!

C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Rava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rava has chosen Blue October - Drilled a Wire through my cheek as his entrance music. Pietro Rava has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gracie
vs
Rava

185 cm
24
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietro Rava!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rava tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie dives in and grabs Rava's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rava pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rava wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rava darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Rava sprawls well.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Rava steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rava throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Rava wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rava, as that shot connected.
Rava is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rava tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pietro Rava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Rava counters with a leg kick.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rava.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rava tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rava!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to control but Rava wriggling away.
Gracie wants to take Rava's back here but Rava is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Rava bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Rava bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rava tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Rava is squirming around nicely.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rava tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rava is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie unloading with bombs!

It looks like Pietro Rava has been cut.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie cracks Rava with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Pietro Rava's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to control but Rava is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is really struggling to control Rava but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pietro Rava's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rava tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Rava to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rava keeps moving.
Rava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie stands and throws Rava's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rava is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Rava is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rava is working from the bottom.
Rava on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

The cut above Pietro Rava's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rava can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Rava is keeping him busy.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rava is trying to buck Gracie off.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rava is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Rava is defending well.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rava is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pietro Rava's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Rava.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Rava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rava tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.

Rava tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rava tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is pressing down on Rava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rava is holding on for now.
Rava wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Rava won't allow it.

Rava is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Rava keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie is trying to control. Rava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Rava to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rava is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rava is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rava.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rava is having none of it.
Gracie is taking a breather. Rava says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Rava is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rava takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rava really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Gracie goes for an armbar but Rava turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rava.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rava stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rava is aware though and is defending well.
Rava thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Rava wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rava wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pietro Rava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Vitor Gracie!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Vitor Gracie!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Vitor Gracie!

Vitor Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Van Der Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Hook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cable
vs
Van Der Hook

175 cm
27
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Cable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Van Der Hook!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cable darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cable trying to pass the guard but Van Der Hook defending well.

Cable wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Hook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cable seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Der Hook looks like he's trying to stand up.

Van Der Hook pushes Cable off and gets back to his feet.
Cable misses with a body kick.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick but Cable moves out of range.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that half lands.

Cable manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Hook on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Hook's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cable wants to control from the top but Van Der Hook keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Der Hook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cable's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Hook defends it easily.
Van Der Hook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Cable is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hook is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Hook wants to pass the guard but Cable is keeping the position.

Cable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cable working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Hook trying to control but Cable is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cable trying to control the position.
Van Der Hook slips nicely into half guard.
Cable won't allow Van Der Hook to pass to mount.
Cable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cable working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Hook looking to pass the guard.

Van Der Hook drops back looking for a leg! Cable is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cable manages to kick Van Der Hook off! Van Der Hook jumps back into Cable's guard.
Cable wants to sweep here but Van Der Hook controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cable has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cable is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Der Hook sees it coming and defends easily.

Cable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Hook has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Der Hook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Der Hook is trying to stand.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cable passes to full mount!
Van Der Hook tries to hold on but Cable postures up.
Van Der Hook is desperately trying to improve his position but Cable has a good base and remains in mount.
Cable lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Hook is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Hook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Der Hook is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cable is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Hook frees his head quite easily.
Cable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Der Hook throws a body kick that misses.
Johan Van Der Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cable lands a front kick.
Van Der Hook avoids the head kick by Cable.
Van Der Hook throws a lazy head kick
and Cable counters with a nice leg kick.
Cable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cable moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Hook enables Cable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Hook manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cable works over Van Der Hook with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Van Der Hook keeping moving, preventing Cable from controlling successfully.

Cable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cable passes Van Der Hook's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Der Hook is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cable is trying to work for a kimura but Van Der Hook is defending well.

Cable is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cable winds up and cracks Van Der Hook with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Cable seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Hook defends the submission attempt.
Cable works his way into side control.
Cable advances to full mount.
Van Der Hook tries to hold on but Cable pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cable lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cable is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Der Hook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cable controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Hook is in a horrible position here. Cable smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cable looking to control but Van Der Hook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Der Hook trying desperately to get to his feet.

Cable goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Der Hook turns into him and now he's in Cable's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Hook manages to get himself to full guard.
Cable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Hook is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Hook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cable has passed into side control.
Cable is chipping away with strikes.

Cable has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Van Der Hook is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cable yanks on the arm and Van Der Hook is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cable.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Cable!
Sean Cable retains his lightweight title!