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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lie comes to the cage accompanied by we right here. Weber has chosen ruff ryders' anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lie
vs
Weber

173 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lie tries to clinch but Weber moves out of range.
Lie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weber looks for the body kick but Lie saw that one coming.
Lie falls off balance throwing a combination

and Weber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lie is trying to force a seperation but Weber has the dominant position.
Weber lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Weber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lie uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lie wants to stand but Weber is controlling his posture from full guard.

Weber wriggles free and stands up.
Lie looks to land a combination but Weber avoids it well.
Lie misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Lie shows good takedown defense.

Weber closes the distance and clinches.
Lie can't break the clinch.
Weber wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lie scores with a nice body kick.
Weber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Lie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lie moves to clinch but Weber breaks away

and Weber counters by moving into the clinch.
Lie can't break the clinch.

Lie manages to break the clinch.
Lie swinging wildly here.
Weber throws a head kick but Lie moves out of range.
Lie fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber scores with a decent looking hook.

Weber has closed the distance and engaged Lie in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lie's efforts to push away.

Lie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lie lands with a nice combination. Weber backs away looking to recover.
Lie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lie.

Lie has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.

Weber successfully pulls guard.
Lie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lie is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weber pushes Lie off and gets back to his feet.
Lie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weber counters with a one-two to the body.
Weber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lie is looking to clinch.
Lie moves to clinch but Weber breaks away

and Weber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lie gets full guard.
Lie is looking to stand up but Weber isn't so interested in that idea.
Weber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dillon Weber.
Lie wants to clinch but Weber slips to the side

and Weber counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Weber gets to his feet - Lie follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dillon Weber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Weber takes the fight into the clinch.
Lie wants to break free but Weber has control.
Weber content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Lie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Weber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dillon Weber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lie trying to control but Weber postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lie is trying to get back to full guard.
Weber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weber controlling the action here.
Weber lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dillon Weber has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lie wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Lie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lie.
Lie tries to clinch up.
Lie tries to close the distance and clinch but Weber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weber.
Lie moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
Lie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Lie sprawls well.
Lie misses with a combination

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lie tries to circle away but Weber has him pinned against the cage.
Lie has had enough of the clinch but Weber keeps him there for the moment.
Lie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Weber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lie wants to break free but Weber has control.
Weber keeps control of Lie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lie is trying to break the clinch but Weber has him pressed against the cage.

Lie breaks the clinch.
Lie tries to clinch up

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weber jumps into guard, dragging Lie to the mat.

Weber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lie is trying to force a seperation but Weber has the dominant position.
Lie tries to break free but Weber pushes him back against the cage.
Lie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lie tries to circle away but Weber has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber can't get the takedown.
Mike Lie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Weber.
Lie is trying to break the clinch but Weber has him pressed against the cage.

Lie breaks from the clinch.

Weber clinches with his opponent.
Lie tries to break free but Weber pushes him back against the cage.
Lie tries to circle away but Weber has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lie is trying to break free.

Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lie moves to clinch but Weber breaks away

and Weber counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Weber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lie tries to clinch but Weber moves out of range.

Weber dives in and scores a takedown into Lie's guard.
Lie has his hands on Weber's head, controlling the position.
Weber postures up.
Weber passes Lie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Weber gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Lie misses.
Lie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mike Lie is winning the standup battle so far.
Lie tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Weber gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Weber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weber counters with a three punch combo that has Lie backing up. Lie nods at Weber to acknowledge the strikes.
Lie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Lie looks to clinch

and Weber counters with a shoot takedown. Lie fights it but they end up in guard.
Weber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Lie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weber controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber throwing strikes from guard but Lie blocks nicely.
Weber controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Weber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weber is pushing down on Lie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lie is fighting to maintain full guard but Weber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Weber jumps into side control!
Weber working the body and head with strikes.
Weber has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber landing strikes from the mount and Lie is in trouble!
Weber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mike Lie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber landing strikes from the mount and Lie is in trouble!
Lie tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Lie is in a horrible position here. Weber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lie taking shots to the head.
Weber landing shots from mount.
Weber controlling from mount.
Weber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lie tries to lock up and control but Weber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Weber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weber 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Weber!
A relieved looking Dillon Weber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piekarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam De Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Piekarz
vs
De Wolf

174 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Torment Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Piekarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam De Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolf scores with a takedown into Piekarz's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Piekarz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Piekarz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Piekarz is keeping the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam De Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Wolf dives in and scores a takedown into Piekarz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piekarz is on top in guard.
Piekarz stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolf can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piekarz wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piekarz is one step ahead there.
Piekarz postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Piekarz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piekarz tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom.
Wolf has control of Piekarz's left arm, preventing Piekarz from doing any damage.

Piekarz 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.
Piekarz forces his way into half guard.

Piekarz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Piekarz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piekarz wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Piekarz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Piekarz is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piekarz is pressing down on Wolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf is holding on for now.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Piekarz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wolf is defending against the submission attempts here by Piekarz.

Piekarz seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
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 Marcin Piekarz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wolf connects with a single shot there.
Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Piekarz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Piekarz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolf wants to stand but Piekarz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Piekarz keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piekarz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam De Wolf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Piekarz tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Sam De Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piekarz shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Piekarz's guard.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Piekarz keeps moving.
Wolf won't allow Piekarz to sweep him here.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolf preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Piekarz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam De Wolf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Piekarz shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Piekarz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piekarz dodges the punch combination from Wolf.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piekarz circles away quickly and effectively.

Wolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Piekarz did well to prevent Wolf getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Piekarz tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Piekarz moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piekarz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Piekarz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam De Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piekarz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Piekarz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Piekarz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolf trying to control but Piekarz is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam De Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Piekarz tries for a takedown but Wolf circles away easily
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Piekarz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Piekarz is avoiding it.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piekarz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Piekarz is trying to escape the mount.
Wolf looking to control and managing it successfully.

Wolf gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Piekarz checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piekarz at a distance.
Piekarz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piekarz throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piekarz manages to avoid it.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Piekarz is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piekarz is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piekarz is looking to get to half guard.
Piekarz gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Piekarz won't allow Wolf to pass to mount.
Piekarz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolf just content to control the position.
Wolf wants to stand but Piekarz has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Piekarz wants to hit a switch here but Wolf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Piekarz there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to stand but Piekarz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Piekarz wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Piekarz is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam De Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam De Wolf!
An out of breath Sam De Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gon Jai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Nas Ft. Puffy - Hate Me Now. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gon Jai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Clark
vs
Jai

190 cm
26
223 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gon Jai!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jai avoids the head kick by Clark.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jai is defended easily by Clark.
Jai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.

Jai has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jai tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Danny Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gon Jai.
Clark lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Gon Jai has been cut.
Jai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clark walks away with a smile on his face. Jai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jai.
Jai cracks the inside of Clark's front leg.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Jai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jai moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clark to keep the fight standing.
Jai is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Jai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clark uses from the top position.

Jai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jai is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jai on the ground.
Clark controlling from the top position.

Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jai working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jai has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Jai is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jai controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Danny Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jai.
Clark wants to get back to his feet but Jai drags him back down.

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

Jai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jai stands up and beckons Clark to his feet.
Jai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Jai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jai tries a head kick but it misses.

Jai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jai is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jai blocks an elbow strike.
Jai takes a shot to the head.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jai up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gon Jai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gon Jai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Clark counters with a head kick that drops Jai to the mat! Jai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Jai is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jai is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jai takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Clark sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jai bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Clark!
Danny Clark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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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 Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy MacManus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

MacManus
vs
Morgan

185 cm
30
196 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

188 cm
20
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

[WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with MacManus, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes MacManus against the cage but MacManus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus motions for Morgan to come forward. MacManus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Morgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan works his way into side control.
Morgan working the ground and pound from side control.
MacManus manages to get one leg in to regain 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!
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan prevents MacManus from improving his position.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacManus defending well though.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Morgan in his half guard.

Morgan is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morgan lands a nice short elbow.
Morgan is looking to pass MacManus's guard but actually MacManus recovers to full guard.
MacManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. MacManus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacManus's guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
Morgan trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus looking to control.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
MacManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.

Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacManus dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Morgan has an active guard here but MacManus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MacManus misses with a double jab.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacManus.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
MacManus stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
MacManus stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by MacManus.
MacManus tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.

Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacManus did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
MacManus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacManus tries to get out of the position.

Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacManus defending well though.
MacManus is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to advance position but MacManus won't allow it.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
MacManus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacManus to regain full guard.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan passes MacManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan is trying to control. MacManus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacManus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacManus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacManus!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan lands a big elbow.
Morgan lands a big elbow.
Morgan breaks from MacManus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morgan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morgan lands a big elbow.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morgan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

BOOM! Morgan lands a beautiful left hook that drops MacManus. MacManus tries to recover but Morgan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and MacManus lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McFadden
vs
Van Graaf

204 cm
28
277 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

194 cm
28
257 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Graaf closes the distance and clinches.
McFadden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Graaf to keep the fight standing.
Van Graaf effectively controlling the action here.
McFadden tries to pull guard but Van Graaf won't allow it.
Van Graaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. McFadden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Van Graaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Graaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFadden swats him away and circles back towards the center.

McFadden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McFadden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McFadden with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden with the ground and pound from mount.

Van Graaf is rocked!
Van Graaf is trying to escape the mount.
McFadden landing punches.
Van Graaf is still in real trouble! Can McFadden finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFadden is landing with some decent strikes but Van Graaf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McFadden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden cracks Van Graaf with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel McFadden!
Daniel McFadden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Lindemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Die by the drop as his entrance music. William Burns has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wolfgang Lindemann's chin.

Lindemann
vs
Burns

206 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

194 cm
20
278 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Lindemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Burns!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lindemann shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Lindemann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindemann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindemann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindemann's head.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindemann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns feints and then cracks Lindemann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindemann down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Lindemann's ribs.
Lindemann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindemann is breathing heavily.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindemann at a distance.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Lindemann's belly button to the back.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindemann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

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

Lindemann is rocked!

It looks like Wolfgang Lindemann has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindemann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindemann tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Lindemann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops Lindemann with a naaaaasty hook - Lindemann is in real trouble here! Burns dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Burns!
William Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charobi Mac D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson comes to the cage accompanied by bis das Blut gefriert. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jonson
vs
Mac D

190 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Just Fight

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charobi Mac D!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Jonson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac D doesn't seem phased though.

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

It looks like Charobi Mac D has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonson misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mac D lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jonson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jonson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mac D lands a head kick. Jonson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mac D misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonson throws a head kick but Mac D moves out of range.

Jonson rushes Mac D and presses him up against the cage.
Jonson looking to throw knees to the head but Mac D is blocking nicely.
Jonson looking to throw knees to the head but Mac D is blocking nicely.
Jonson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac D blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson misses with a knee to the head.
Jonson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac D has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac D blocks it with crossed arms.

Jonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac D scores with a shot to the body.
Jonson looks to land a combination but Mac D avoids it well.
Good work by Jonson as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mac D misses.
Mac D ducks under a wild hook from Jonson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac D lands a really nice looking cross but Jonson seems unphased.
Mac D scores with a jab to the head.
Mac D throws a series of punches but Jonson avoids them all with ease.
Mac D swinging wildly here.
Mac D feints a jab promting Jonson to slip. Mac D then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jonson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mac D throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jonson moves into the clinch.
Jonson tries to land a knee to the head but Mac D blocks with his arms.
Jonson misses with a knee strike.
Jonson tries to land a knee to the head but Mac D blocks with his arms.
Jonson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonson tries to land a knee to the head but Mac D blocks with his arms.
Jonson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac D blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac D is trying to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling him.
Mac D wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonson misses with a knee to the head.
Jonson is trying to push Mac D away but Mac D has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jonson is trying to break the clinch but Mac D is controlling him.

Jonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonson dodges the punch combination from Mac D.
Jonson tries to clinch up but Mac D circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonson misses with a looping left.
Mac D lands a two punch combo.
Mac D misses with a few strikes there.
Jonson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac D swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Mac D.

Jonson clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Mac D 's eye.

Jonson breaks from the clinch.
Jonson tries to clinch but Mac D moves out of range.

Jonson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jonson tries to land a knee to the head but Mac D blocks with his arms.
Jonson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mac D wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonson won't allow it.
Jonson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonson lands a knee to the head.
Jonson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonson misses with a knee to the head.
Jonson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac D is trying to push Jonson away but Jonson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jonson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac D connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Mac D counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jonson! He's just covering up as Mac D starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charobi Mac D!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye. Kaito Saruwatari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick James's chin.

Saruwatari
vs
James

186 cm
27
214 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

189 cm
31
215 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saruwatari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saruwatari throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James throws a nice looking combination but Saruwatari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James is looking for a kimura here.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saruwatari is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saruwatari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James won't allow Saruwatari to get back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Saruwatari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.

Saruwatari gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kaito Saruwatari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saruwatari to the ground. James is now in Saruwatari's guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saruwatari dives on top into guard.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saruwatari is aware though and is defending well.
Saruwatari is looking to stand up but James won't let him.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is working an open guard so Saruwatari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saruwatari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saruwatari counters with a nice leg kick.
Saruwatari looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari misses with a looping left.
Saruwatari looking to land some kicks to the body here.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Saruwatari wants to get back to full guard.

James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saruwatari defends it well.
Saruwatari tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saruwatari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.

James wants to work for an arm triangle but Saruwatari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saruwatari wants to control but James is keeping busy.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saruwatari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Saruwatari gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Saruwatari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saruwatari wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saruwatari there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saruwatari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saruwatari pulls out of a head kick attempt.

James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saruwatari quickly recovers to half guard.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saruwatari is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

James is looking for a kimura but Saruwatari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Saruwatari wants to control but James is keeping busy.

James seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.

James is working for a submission of some sort.

James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saruwatari is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Saruwatari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saruwatari trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to pass the guard but Saruwatari is keeping the position.
Saruwatari looking for a sweep. Not yet Saruwatari, not yet.

James 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.
James trying to control but Saruwatari is working from the bottom.
James postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saruwatari is on top in guard.
Saruwatari is looking to stand up but James won't let him.

Saruwatari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Saruwatari scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saruwatari!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saruwatari. James shrugs it off though.
James misses with a looping left.
Saruwatari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Saruwatari.
Saruwatari connects with an inside leg kick.
Saruwatari connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaito Saruwatari is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saruwatari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Saruwatari counters with a good, hard body kick but James shrugs it off.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
James is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saruwatari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saruwatari.
James looks for a takedown but Saruwatari sprawls well.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saruwatari slips a jab and a cross from James.
Saruwatari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Saruwatari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Saruwatari.
Saruwatari feints a jab promting James to slip. Saruwatari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saruwatari scoring well with a low kick there.
James shoots in for a takedown but Saruwatari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saruwatari looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Nick James 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!
Saruwatari scores with a decent looking hook.
James walks into a straight right hand from Saruwatari.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saruwatari counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saruwatari throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saruwatari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Saruwatari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James misses with a wild combination.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saruwatari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Saruwatari.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

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!
Saruwatari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saruwatari scoring well with a low kick there.
Saruwatari lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Saruwatari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saruwatari clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaito Saruwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saruwatari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saruwatari ducks under a wild hook from James.
Saruwatari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Saruwatari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saruwatari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saruwatari lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James sizes up Saruwatari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saruwatari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saruwatari scores with a leg kick.
Saruwatari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James shoots in but Saruwatari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James tries to bum rush Saruwatari with a series of wild strikes but Saruwatari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Saruwatari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saruwatari feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Good leg kick by Saruwatari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saruwatari feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Saruwatari throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James fails with the takedown.
Saruwatari cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Saruwatari lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saruwatari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Saruwatari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saruwatari 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Saruwatari!
Kaito Saruwatari really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Torment Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taticzek comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang. Learmont has chosen Deftones - Feiticeira as his entrance music. Stephen Learmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taticzek
vs
Learmont

183 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zbynek Taticzek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taticzek slips under a jab from Learmont.
Taticzek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Learmont.
Learmont misses with a low kick as Taticzek jumps back.
Learmont scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Learmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taticzek.
Learmont slips a straight right by Taticzek.
Taticzek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Learmont.
Learmont takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek lands a jab to Learmont's midsection.
Learmont throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Learmont ducks under a wild hook from Taticzek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taticzek is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Learmont.
Taticzek tries to clinch up but Learmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Learmont misses with a body shot.
Learmont misses with a left hand
and Taticzek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Taticzek misses the target.

Taticzek moves into the clinch successfully.
Taticzek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taticzek working Learmont over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taticzek stalling the fight.
Taticzek with a knee to the head.
Taticzek lands an uppercut.

Learmont is rocked!
Taticzek has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Learmont - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Taticzek, and another! Learmont is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zbynek Taticzek!
Zbynek Taticzek opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The Return of Ringo. Peter Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Rexum

187 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rexum.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rexum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Rexum blocks it.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rexum prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rexum gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones wants to improve his position but Rexum is controlling well.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rexum trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Rexum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rexum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rexum has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.

Rexum is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Rexum is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Rexum wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones wants to improve his position but Rexum is controlling well.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

Rexum seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Rexum trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Rexum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rexum wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rexum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rexum defends it easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rexum from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rexum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rexum tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rexum is aware though and is defending well.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rexum wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rexum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Rexum preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

Jones has his foot on Rexum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rexum works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rexum defends easily.
Rexum passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Rexum is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Rexum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rexum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rexum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rexum checks a leg kick.
Rexum lands an overhand right.
Rexum wants to clinch.
Jones cracks the inside of Rexum's front leg.
Jones slips a jab from Rexum.
Some bone on bone action there as Rexum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Rexum tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rexum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jones tries for a kimura but Rexum is defending well.
Jones working away.
Rexum is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Rexum is in trouble!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Rexum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rexum is looking to get to half guard.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Rexum is in trouble!

Rexum is rocked!
Jones lands a big elbow - Rexum is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rexum is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Jones!
A very excited looking Peter Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.