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Undercard bout

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

Jazz
vs
Junakovic

175 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jazz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junakovic throws a series of punches but Jazz moves out of range.
Junakovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Hugh Jazz has been cut.
Junakovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jazz.
Junakovic throws a right and a left that Jazz avoids nicely.
Jazz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junakovic throws a series of punches but Jazz avoids them all with ease.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nice combo by Junakovic! Oh, that's hurt him - Jazz falls to the canvas and Junakovic follows him into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ground and pound from Junakovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jazz wants to control but Junakovic postures up.
Junakovic scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jazz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Junakovic can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Junakovic!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Clashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Clashem
vs
Knott

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Clashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Knott!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clashem slips a jab and a cross from Knott.
Knott cracks a nice hook into Clashem's ribs.
Knott scores with a sloppy right hand. Clashem should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Knott. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Clashem with that takedown attempt.

Clashem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knott parries the strikes from Clashem easily there. Clashem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knott to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clashem scoring with punches from side control.
Knott parries the strikes from Clashem easily there. Clashem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knott to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knott can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Clashem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Knott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clashem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knott some visible discomfort.
Knott wants to control but Clashem postures up.
Clashem landing a few strikes.
Knott is trying to improve his position.
Clashem working the ground and pound.
Clashem working the head with strikes.
Clashem lands some shots froms side control.
Clashem scoring with punches from side control.
Knott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knott is letting Clashem control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clashem has hold of Knott's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knott seems comfortable defending it but Clashem has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knott is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knott is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Clashem couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Markus Clashem!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilbur Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilbur Apae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Apae
vs
Chan

185 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Wolfpack Blood Labs

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilbur Apae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Chan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apae swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Chan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Apae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
Chan has his takedown stuffed

and Apae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Apae is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apae.
Apae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Apae lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Come on Apae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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!
Apae digs a right hand underneath Chan's ribcage. Chan let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apae lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Apae drops Chan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Chan is rocked!
Apae is struggling to control the position.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Apae finish him?
Apae dips a shoulder and cracks Chan with a mighty uppercut! Chan falls back against the cage and Apae unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Apae screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilbur Apae!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simen Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McGrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Simen Nielsen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Simen Nielsen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nielsen
vs
McGrew

188 cm
24
189 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simen Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McGrew!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen throws a right hand that McGrew ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrew also avoids with ease.
Nielsen lands a nice hook to McGrew's body. McGrew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nielsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simen Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGrew counters with a stiff right hand.
Nielsen misses with a few strikes there.
Nielsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nielsen duly obliges.
Nielsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrew takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGrew connects with a solid leg kick.
Nielsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nielsen throws a right hand that McGrew ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrew also avoids with ease.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but McGrew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simen Nielsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen slips a straight right by McGrew.
McGrew slips a jab and a cross from Nielsen.
Nice uppercut lands for Nielsen. That snapped McGrew's head back.
Nielsen throws a right hand that McGrew ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrew also avoids with ease.
Nielsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nielsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nielsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrew misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrew throws a low kick but Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nielsen does no damage.

McGrew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nielsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrew.

McGrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nielsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGrew's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
McGrew wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGrew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGrew wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is defending well.
McGrew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrew tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
McGrew frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGrew goes for an armbar but Nielsen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nielsen.

McGrew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McGrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simen Nielsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nielsen swings for the body but McGrew moves out of range.
McGrew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Nielsen does no damage.
Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGrew.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.

McGrew scores with a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrew's guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrew working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen wants to stand but McGrew is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrew is keeping the position for now.

Nielsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen stalks McGrew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGrew's face. McGrew staggers backwards, shaken.
Nielsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nielsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nielsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nielsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrew misses with a left hand
and Nielsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielsen scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Nielsen.
Simen Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McGrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGrew.
McGrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McGrew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen!

Nielsen decides to stand back up.
McGrew tries to bum rush Nielsen with a series of wild strikes but Nielsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nielsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGrew feints and as Nielsen raises his hands in defense, McGrew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGrew wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nielsen pulls McGrew in to control the position.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - McGrew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan McGrew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.

McGrew shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGrew looking to finish with strikes here!
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrew is working away from the top position though.
McGrew is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. McGrew eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen wants to control the action here but instead McGrew manages to pass to full mount!
Nielsen tries to hold on but McGrew postures up.

McGrew goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nielsen turns into him and now he's in McGrew's guard.

Nielsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrew looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielsen is just out of range.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Nielsen avoids a kick to the body.
Nielsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Nielsen finds it's target.
McGrew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nielsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nielsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGrew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGrew shoots in looking for a takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl out of it but McGrew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nielsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but McGrew moves out of range.
A jab from McGrew finds it's way through Nielsen's defenses.
A shot to the body from McGrew misses
and Nielsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nielsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGrew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nielsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Nielsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McGrew with that takedown attempt.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but McGrew avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nielsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrew shoots in for a double leg but Nielsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simen Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan McGrew.

McGrew scores with a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrew looking to sit in guard and control but Nielsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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 Simen Nielsen.
I think Nielsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan McGrew!
After winning the bout, Dan McGrew thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Version Three 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!

Long
vs
Three

190 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Version Three!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long misses the jab.
Three scores with a jab. Long acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Three cracks Long with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Long looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Three finish him?

Long is rocked!

It looks like Frank Long has been cut.
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!
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Three takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Three ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Three thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Long if he has to take too many more of those.

Three feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Long sprawling to the canvas! Long rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Three finish him?!
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Three fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Long square on the jaw! Damn, Long is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Version Three!

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C
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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 Shane Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Knott

190 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Knott!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knott somewhat.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt.
Shane Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Knott.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Knott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knott showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knott in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sean Knott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knott throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knott blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knott.
Knott keeps the fight on the outside.
Shane Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Knott saw that one coming.
Knott shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Knott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Knott blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Knott is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Knott moves out of range easily.
Knott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knott blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Knott avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Knott moves out of range.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Knott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knott stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.

Knott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Knott isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Knott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knott's head.
Johnson lands a head kick!

Knott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Knott is now in Johnson's guard.
Knott won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Knott.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knott blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Knott tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Knott's shoulder, as Knott tries to avoid the shot.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Knott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knott controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Knott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Knott shrugs it off though.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott has a takedown stuffed.
Knott just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Knott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Shane Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Knott.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Knott dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Knott's head and hops out.
Knott avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knott shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knott.
Knott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knott gets slowly back to his feet.

Knott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knott is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Knott stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Knott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knott shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Knott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Knott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Knott rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Knott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Knott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Knott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Knott avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Knott avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Knott is now in Johnson's guard.
Knott passes into half guard.
Knott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Knott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sean Knott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Knott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knott wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt.
Knott avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Knott blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Knott shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Knott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shane Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Knott.
Johnson slips a jab from Knott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knott slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knott.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Knott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knott off to one side.
Knott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Knott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Knott is controlling him well.
Shane Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean Knott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson misses with a head kick.

Knott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Knott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Knott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Knott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gilbert Melendez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gilbert Melendez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Melendez
vs
Photirat

175 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
19
159 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Photirat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melendez's waist but Melendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Photirat off to one side.
Photirat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Photirat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Photirat somewhat.
Photirat misses with a double jab.
Melendez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Melendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Photirat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melendez.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Melendez is working for a kimura but Photirat is defending it quite comfortably.

Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Photirat defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Melendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Photirat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Melendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Photirat sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Photirat is defending against the submission attempts here by Melendez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Photirat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melendez.
Photirat is staying active underneath Melendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Photirat's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melendez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Photirat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Melendez has cracked it and Photirat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Melendez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Melendez!