BTP 03: Rise now or die trying PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kresimir Hajduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajduk's entrance music is Face the pain - Steam. A fine choice. 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.

Hajduk
vs
Ferreira

185 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
203 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kresimir Hajduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajduk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hajduk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hajduk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Hajduk slams his shin into Ferreira's torso.
Kresimir Hajduk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajduk slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hajduk.

It looks like Kresimir Hajduk has been cut.
Hajduk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hajduk's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Hajduk is keeping the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferreira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hajduk, up you get!
Hajduk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hajduk is breathing heavily.
Hajduk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hajduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hajduk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferreira escapes and throws Hajduk's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hajduk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferreira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hajduk is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferreira has taken his back - oops!
Hajduk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hajduk is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hajduk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ferreira controls the position.

Ferreira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hajduk is defending well though. Ferreira let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Hajduk right now.
Ferreira controlling the position well here. Hajduk rolled but Ferreira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Ferreira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hajduk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferreira's guard. Nice work there by Hajduk.
Hajduk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hajduk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferreira pushes Hajduk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kresimir Hajduk's cut.
That's time! Hajduk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferreira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hajduk is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hajduk wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Hajduk gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira winds up and cracks Hajduk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira prevents Hajduk from improving his position.
Ferreira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira prevents Hajduk from improving his position.
Hajduk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ferreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hajduk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ferreira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hajduk is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Leandro Ferreira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.
Hajduk shoots and misses

so Ferreira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pushing down on Hajduk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hajduk is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hajduk wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Hajduk is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kresimir Hajduk's cut.
That's time! Hajduk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Ferreira wants to control but Hajduk is keeping him busy.
Hajduk gets back to half guard.
Hajduk is looking to get back to full guard here but Ferreira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ferreira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Hajduk is squirming around nicely.
Hajduk is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferreira tries to control but Hajduk wriggling away.
Ferreira lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hajduk tries to reverse the position but Ferreira maintains control.
Ferreira controlling his opponent.
Ferreira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajduk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hajduk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Leandro Ferreira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hajduk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferreira sprawls well initially but Hajduk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Hajduk sits in half guard.
Ferreira moves into full guard.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hajduk from controlling successfully.
Leandro Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kresimir Hajduk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hajduk with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leandro Ferreira.
Well Ferreira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Ferreira!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camil Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jay Dee Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dee Penn
vs
Davids

178 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

179 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Dee Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camil Davids!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Davids as Penn shoots in.
Davids looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn tries for a takedown but Davids sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Dee Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Davids drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Davids from controlling successfully.

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

Davids drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davids jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Davids from controlling successfully.
Penn 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.

Penn is looking to sinch up a triangle. Davids throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Penn's body to avoid the submission. Penn has instead reached around Davids's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Penn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Dee Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sukk noddz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

noddz
vs
Jim

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sukk noddz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
noddz tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim closes this distance looking for a takedown but noddz circles away.
noddz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
noddz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but noddz swivels and escapes.
noddz throws a right hand that Jim ducks under and follows up with a left that Jim also avoids with ease.
noddz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jim.
Sukk noddz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim.
noddz with a nice cross.
noddz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as noddz sprawls well. noddz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jim gets slowly back to his feet.
noddz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
noddz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
noddz scores with a jab to the body.
Sukk noddz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jim tries to score a power double leg takedown but noddz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jim somewhat.
noddz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
noddz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Jim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
noddz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim Jim!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

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

Shank
vs
Voller

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ham Shank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Voller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shank tries to clinch but Voller is having none of it.
Shank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voller but Voller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Voller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shank tries to bench press Voller off him but Voller keeps the position.
Voller wants to control but Shank is keeping him busy.
Shank can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shank tries to bench press Voller off him but Voller keeps the position.
Shank is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Voller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Voller off and has taken his back!
Voller just trying to survive but Shank is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voller on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shank missing with strikes.
Shank scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Voller is looking for a way out.
Voller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shank's guard. Nice work there by Voller.
Voller scoring with some ground and pound.
Shank looking for a sweep. Not yet Shank, not yet.
Voller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Voller pushing down on Shank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shank is trying to control but can't.
Shank is looking for a sweep. Voller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voller prevents Shank from improving his position.
Voller slows the pace down in half guard.
Shank looks like he's trying to stand up.

Voller stands up and beckons Shank to join him on the feet.

Voller scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller prevents Shank from getting the reversal.
Voller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shank wants to hold on but Voller pushes him away.
Voller unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Voller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Voller blocks Shank's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shank is looking to get to half guard.

Voller looking for a guillotine from mount but Shank is having none of it.
Voller looks gassed!
Shank wants to hold on but Voller pushes him away.

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

Voller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shank shrugs it off.
Shank regains half guard.
Shank tries to get to full guard but Voller has control of the leg.
Shank pushes Voller off looking to stand but Voller dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shank is trying to maintain the position but Voller is very close to passing his half guard.
Shank tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shank is pressing down on Voller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shank misses with a takedown

and Voller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Voller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shank pushes Voller off looking to stand but Voller dives back in and keeps control.
Voller wants to take a breather but Shank is having none of it.
Shank tries to kick Voller off but Voller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Voller is breathing heavily.
Voller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shank keeps working.

Shank kicks off Voller and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank tries for a takedown but Voller circles away easily

and Voller counters with a single leg into guard. Shank didn't expect that.
Shank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Voller is now in half guard.
Shank wants to get back to full guard but Voller has mounted him!
Voller lands a big elbow.
Shank tries to lock up and control but Voller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Voller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shank has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Shank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank wants to control but Voller is keeping busy.
Shank punching from the bottom.
Shank wants to improve his position but Voller is controlling well.
Shank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shank throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank trying to control but Voller postures up.
Shank punching from the bottom.
Shank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shank.
Rudi Voller has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shank is on top in guard.
Shank trying to control the position from guard on top but Voller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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.
Shank wants to stand but Voller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voller wants to get back to his feet but Shank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shank wants to get up but he can't break Voller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shank with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Voller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shank stuffs the takedown attempt from Voller. Voller gets slowly back to his feet.
Shank misses with a takedown attempt - Voller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shank closes the distance but Voller moves to the side
and Voller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shank shoots and misses

so Voller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shank wants to get back to his feet but Voller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voller trying to control the position from guard on top but Shank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller prevents Shank from getting back to his feet.
Shank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voller.
Voller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shank throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Voller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shank doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Voller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Shank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shank is on top in guard.
Shank wants to control from the top but Voller keeps moving.
Shank lands a couple of digs.

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

Shank decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shank pushes Voller away with a front kick.
Shank shoots in looking for a takedown. Voller tries to sprawl out of it but Shank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shank throws a right hand that Voller ducks under and follows up with a left that Voller also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Shank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shank seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shank 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.
Shank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shank wants to stand but Voller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shank connects with a nice short shot to Voller's temple.

Shank decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Shank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shank showed some decent athleticism there.
Shank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Voller.

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 Ham Shank.
I think Voller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Voller!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jeejay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baluu has chosen If I ruled the world as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jeejay
vs
Baluu

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Jeejay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Baluu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu leaves Jeejay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baluu stuffs the takedown.
Jeejay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baluu but Baluu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jeejay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baluu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeejay.
Baluu throws a combination. Jeejay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Matt Jeejay has been cut.
Baluu throws a good cross that connects.
Jeejay shoots in for a takedown but Baluu shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
Baluu scores with a jab to the body.
Jeejay is breathing heavily.
Baluu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jeejay drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Baluu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jeejay's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

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

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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Batek ppp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chicken George looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

ppp
vs
George

176 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Batek ppp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chicken George!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George moves out of range of the body kick from ppp.
George misses with the body kick

and ppp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in George's guard now.
George wants to stand and escape but ppp is having none of it.
ppp controlling from the top position.
ppp won't allow George to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ppp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ppp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

George kicks ppp off and gets to his feet.
George looks gassed!
ppp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chicken George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ppp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ppp gets slowly back to his feet.

ppp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
George is not content to let ppp control the position.
George wants to get back to his feet but ppp drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by ppp.
George is looking for a sweep.
ppp content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
George wants to get back to his feet but ppp drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to get back to his feet here but ppp is keeping cool and he's managed to take George's back.
ppp controls the action.
ppp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George prevents ppp from getting a body triangle.
George looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
ppp punishes George with strikes from the back mount.
ppp wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George is trying to break free.
ppp controlling the position well here. George rolled but ppp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
George is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from ppp.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Batek ppp just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
George throws a head kick but ppp moves out of range.
ppp takes a kick to the side of the head.
George swings for the body but ppp moves out of range.
George stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and George wants it to stay on the feet.
George throws a body punch but ppp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batek ppp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

ppp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George throws the kick towards the body but ppp avoids it.
ppp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. George defends it nicely.
ppp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around George's waist but George gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ppp off to one side.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ppp's head backwards.
George lands a with a good body shot.
George misses with a series of wild punches.
George throws a combination. ppp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
George scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ppp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ppp doesn't seem bothered though.
ppp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but George swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batek ppp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George throws a body kick the misses

and ppp counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George is pushing ppp's head away, looking to escape. ppp manages to hold on to the position though.
ppp is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
George is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ppp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
ppp advances to mount.
ppp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
George is trying desperately to improve position.
ppp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ppp avoids the attempt from George to control.
George is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
George is squirming around, avoiding ppp's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to stand.
George blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! ppp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that George really doesn't like being in this position too much.
ppp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
George is squirming around, avoiding ppp's attempts to control the action.

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.
George is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
George wants to control but ppp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ppp with the ground and pound from mount.
George squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
ppp looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batek ppp dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

George lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by George.
ppp thuds a left hand into George's body.
ppp tries to clinch there but George circles away.
George lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ppp circles away quickly and effectively.
ppp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
ppp lands with a nice body kick.

ppp moves into range and clinches up with George.

ppp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ppp.
ppp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
George checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George cracks the inside of ppp's front leg.
George punishes ppp's body with a nice straight punch.
George misses with a double jab.
ppp tries to clinch there but George circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George tests ppp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George is looking to land body kicks.
George throws a right and a left that ppp avoids nicely.
ppp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ppp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard.
ppp is trying to control the position but George postures up.

George stands up and waves to ppp to follow him.
ppp tries to clinch but George is having none of it.
ppp is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George cracks the inside of ppp's front leg.
George lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by George.
George cracks ppp with an open hand slap.
ppp is looking to clinch but George is avoiding it.
George works the jab nicely.
George works over ppp's head and body with a nice combination.
ppp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ppp throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
George keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
George moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ppp.
Some wild striking there from ppp.
George throws a sloppy head kick and ppp moves out of range easily.
George gets off balance looking for a body kick

and ppp counters with a shoot takedown. George fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

George pushes ppp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

George drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

George stands up and waves to ppp to follow him.
ppp fails with a takedown attempt.
George moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ppp tries to clinch up but George circles away and keeps his distance.
George misses with a hook to the body
and ppp counters with a straight right hand.
ppp swinging wildly here.
George takes a swing at ppp's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
George fails to land with a series of punches.
ppp tries to close the distance and clinch but George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ppp lands with a thumping leg kick.
George throws a sloppy head kick and ppp moves out of range easily.
ppp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George catches ppp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

ppp closes the distance and clinches.
ppp missing with knees to the body.
George is trying to break the clinch but ppp is controlling him.
ppp has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batek ppp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ppp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.
ppp tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on George's face as he tries to break the clinch.

ppp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chicken George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batek ppp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by ppp.
George closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chicken George.
Well ppp 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batek ppp!