MMA2: Gotta Punch Harder PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri Hobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witsanunat Thaksin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hobbin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hobbin
vs
Thaksin

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

183 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Hobbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witsanunat Thaksin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thaksin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Thaksin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thaksin being controlled against the cage.
Hobbin tries to land knees in the clinch but Thaksin avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thaksin as the two fighters clinch.
Thaksin misses with a knee to the head.

Hobbin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hobbin manages to end up in side control.
Thaksin struggling a bit here.

Hobbin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thaksin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hobbin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hobbin is working for a kimura but Thaksin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hobbin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thaksin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thaksin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobbin. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thaksin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hobbin.
Hobbin controlling the action here.
Thaksin is trying to stand back up but Hobbin is controlling him
Thaksin is looking to improve his position.
Hobbin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thaksin looking to control.

Thaksin scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Thaksin drives through and clinches with Hobbin against the cage.
Hobbin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Thaksin on the inside.
The referee calls for Hobbin to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hobbin blocks it with crossed arms.
Thaksin tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbin blocks with his arms.
Hobbin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thaksin avoids it.
Hobbin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobbin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hobbin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thaksin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobbin is breathing heavily.

Thaksin has closed the distance and engaged Hobbin in a clinch.

Thaksin manages to break the clinch.
Thaksin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hobbin wants to clinch
and Thaksin counters with a hugh head kick that removes Hobbin from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Witsanunat Thaksin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunwa Jiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kunwa Jiki enters the cage!

Le Banner
vs
Jiki

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunwa Jiki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Banner wants to clinch.
Le Banner wants to clinch.
Jiki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Jiki misses its intended target.

Jiki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Le Banner did well to prevent Jiki getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiki blocks the strikes from Le Banner.
Le Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Jiki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jiki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Le Banner defend it? Jiki steps over the head and cranks it - Le Banner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jiki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kunwa Jiki!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes to the cage accompanied by Village People - Y.M.C.A. Pandora has chosen Layla as his entrance music. Elliot Yates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Yates
vs
Pandora

177 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elliot Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Yates.

It looks like Arthur Pandora has been cut.
Pandora shoots in but no luck this time.
Yates connects with a right hand. Pandora shakes it off.
Yates avoids the head kick by Pandora.
Pandora tries to clinch up.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yates swivels and escapes.
Pandora throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Pandora closes the distance but Yates moves to the side
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates lands a nice hook to Pandora's body. Pandora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yates clinches up with Pandora and pushes him back against the cage.
Pandora is trying to break the clinch but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
Pandora tries to break free but Yates pushes him back against the cage.

Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yates avoids the head kick by Pandora.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates wants to clinch up but Pandora keeps it at a distance.
Pandora moves in looking to clinch but Yates pushes him off.
No luck for Yates with that takedown attempt.
Pandora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab.
Elliot Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pandora.
Pandora moves in looking to clinch but Yates pushes him off.
Yates looks to land a combination but Pandora avoids it well.
Pandora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Yates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Pandora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yates is looking to stand up but Pandora won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Yates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pandora, up you get!
Pandora darts in trying to clinch
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandora walks into a left hand.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandora.
Yates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandora tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
Yates throws a series of punches but Pandora avoids them all with ease.
Yates steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pandora. That one must have hurt.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora with a poor takedown
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yates lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yates.
A jab lands there for Yates.
Pandora wants to clinch
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandora slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandora circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandora.
Pandora tries to clinch but Yates moves away
and Yates counters with a one-two to the body.
Pandora shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Yates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yates blocks a jab.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pandora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yates. That did some damage!
Pandora throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates cracks Pandora with an open hand slap.
Yates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandora throws a nice head kick!
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandora.
Pandora fails with a takedown attempt.
Pandora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pandora backs up against the cage.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Pandora shoots and misses

and Yates counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pandora has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yates stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pandora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid body kick from Pandora.
Pandora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Pandora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandora fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from Pandora lands but Yates takes it in his stride.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandora.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pandora fails with a takedown attempt.
Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pandora counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pandora off to one side.
Pandora slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pandora with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yates.
Elliot Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pandora.
Pandora is trying to break the clinch but Yates has him pressed against the cage.

Yates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pandora darts in trying to clinch
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yates tries to avoid it but Pandora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yates to the ground. Yates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Yates clinches.

Yates has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pandora uses from the top position.
Pandora is working Yates over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pandora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pandora is one step ahead there.
Yates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yates tries to get out of the position.
Yates throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yates wants to sweep but no luck.
Yates throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pandora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandora tries a head kick but it misses.

Yates rushes Pandora and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Pandora is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yates is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pandora.
Yates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yates. That did some damage!
A head kick from Pandora lands but Yates takes it in his stride.
Yates throws a series of punches but Pandora moves out of range.
Pandora wants to clinch.
Pandora wants to clinch

and Yates moves into the clinch.
Yates has Pandora pressed against the cage, preventing Pandora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Yates.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandora. That's going to slow Yates down.
Pandora dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Pandora clinches but Yates breaks the clinch
and Yates counters with a left and a right that stings Pandora.
Pandora doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yates.
Yates is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Yates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pandora is trying to escape the mount.
Yates is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yates looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pandora is desperately trying to improve his position but Yates has a good base and remains in mount.
Yates landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Yates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pandora's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pandora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandora. That's going to slow Yates down.
Yates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yates keeps the fight on the outside.
Pandora thuds his shin into the meat of Yates's side.
Yates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandora.
Pandora shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pandora tries for a takedown but Yates circles away easily

and Yates counters by moving into the clinch.

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

Yates moves into range and clinches up with Pandora.
Pandora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Yates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandora doesn't seem bothered though.
Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yates will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Pandora closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Pandora as Yates shoots in.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Pandora moves away and avoids it.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandora.
Yates throws a series of strikes that have Pandora backpedaling.
Pandora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pandora.
Pandora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pandora thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandora scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandora slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Pandora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Yates scores with a four punch combination!
Pandora tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
Yates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandora can pounce on him.
Yates misses with a combination
and Pandora counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Pandora slams his shin into Yates's torso.

Yates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pandora!
Yates lands a big elbow.
Pandora really wants to buck Yates off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates prevents Pandora from getting the reversal.

Pandora defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yates.
Pandora wants to control but Yates is having none of it.
Pandora is looking to improve his position but Yates isn't that keen on the idea.
Yates looking to finish Pandora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pandora!
Yates avoids the attempt from Pandora to control.

Yates working for a guillotine from mount but Pandora is in no mood to give up.
Elliot Yates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yates raining down shots from the mount!
Yates landing strikes from the mount.
Pandora is trying desperately to improve position.
Arthur Pandora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Yates!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Berglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitusti Paskomista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Berglund
vs
Paskomista

191 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Berglund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitusti Paskomista!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Berglund looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Paskomista darts in and clinches Berglund up against the cage.
Paskomista scores with a knee to the head.
Paskomista lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Johan Berglund has been cut.
Paskomista lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Paskomista.
Nice elbow from Paskomista.
Paskomista scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paskomista landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paskomista creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paskomista lands a good knee to the midsection. Berglund won't want to take too many of those.
Paskomista lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berglund backwards.

Berglund is rocked!
Paskomista pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Berglund! Paskomista unloads with more strikes and Berglund sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitusti Paskomista!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludi Sisoje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludi Sisoje has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Spitler's chin.

Spitler
vs
Sisoje

201 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

220 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludi Sisoje!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sisoje has time to react.
Sisoje throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitler's waist but Spitler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisoje off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Sisoje as Spitler shoots in.
Sisoje misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Spitler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sisoje fails with the takedown

and Spitler counters with a crisp one two that drops Sisoje! Spitler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sisoje to his feet! Sisoje is in big trouble!

Sisoje is rocked!
Josh Spitler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludi Sisoje.
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!
Spitler connects with a superb combination that knocks Sisoje out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Spitler before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sisoje!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Spitler!

C
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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Hasmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clark
vs
Hasmith

170 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Hasmith!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasmith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasmith off to one side.
No luck for Hasmith with that takedown attempt.

Hasmith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hasmith prevents Clark from getting back to his feet.
Hasmith wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Hasmith postures up.
Hasmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasmith wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmith forces his way into half guard.
Hasmith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Hasmith is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasmith controlling the pace.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Hasmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark moves into full guard.
Hasmith looking to pass the guard.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hasmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Hasmith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Hasmith is proving a slippery customer.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hasmith wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hasmith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasmith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Hasmith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hasmith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Andre Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasmith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Hasmith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andre Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Hasmith.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Hasmith shoots in.
Clark tries to clinch but Hasmith is having none of it.
Hasmith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Hasmith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasmith dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Hasmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Trevor Hasmith has been cut.
Hasmith punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasmith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasmith keeps the fight on the outside.

Hasmith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hasmith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hasmith working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark gets back to half guard.
Clark wants to improve his position but Hasmith is controlling well.
Hasmith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hasmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hasmith tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hasmith keeps the fight on the outside.

Clark clinches up with Hasmith and pushes him back against the cage.
Clark has Hasmith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasmith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hasmith prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasmith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Hasmith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Hasmith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasmith somewhat.
Hasmith shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Hasmith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasmith keeps the fight on the outside.
Hasmith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Hasmith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Hasmith, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Hasmith against the cage but Hasmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark looks to land a combination but Hasmith avoids it well.
Clark tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Hasmith's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasmith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasmith tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Hasmith pushes him off.
Clark tries to clinch but Hasmith moves out of range.

Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasmith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to drag Hasmith to the mat but Hasmith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hasmith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hasmith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
Hasmith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasmith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Hasmith has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hasmith seems content to control.
Hasmith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hasmith prevents Clark from improving his position.
Hasmith wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hasmith is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasmith wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
Clark is staying active underneath Hasmith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hasmith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hasmith trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark prevents Hasmith from improving his position.
Clark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hasmith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark working over Hasmith with some ground and pound. Hasmith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hasmith is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevor Hasmith.
I think Hasmith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Hasmith!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Bufford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bengt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengt Karlsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bufford
vs
Karlsson

190 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Bufford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bengt Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufford swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Bufford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bufford fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Bufford shoots in.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Bufford moved away.
Bufford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bufford has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Bufford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bufford moves away.
Bufford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
No luck for Bufford with that takedown attempt.
Karlsson throws the kick towards the body but Bufford avoids it.
Karlsson misses with a takedown

and Bufford counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Bufford keeps moving and retains side control.

Bufford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bufford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bufford in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Karlsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Bufford!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Turan
vs
Assassin

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayfun Turan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turan wants to clinch.
Assassin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turan tries to clinch there but Assassin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turan misses with an uppercut. Assassin saw that one coming.

Assassin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turan's half guard.
Turan wants to improve his position but Assassin is controlling well.
Turan wants to control but Assassin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Assassin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Assassin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Turan is defending against the submission attempts here by Assassin.
Assassin passes to side control.
Turan struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assassin dives in and grabs Turan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turan pushes down on Assassin's head and hops out.
Turan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Assassin gets the takedown into side control.

Assassin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Assassin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws an elbow but Turan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turan parries the strikes from Assassin easily there. Assassin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turan to escape.
Turan wants to get back to his feet.

Assassin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Assassin off and has taken his back!
Turan missing with strikes.

Turan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Assassin is defending well though. Turan let's go of the attempt for now.
Assassin tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turan is looking to control Assassin but Assassin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Assassin is really stuck here.
Turan is trying to stick to Assassin's back but Assassin is turning into Turan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Assassin.
Assassin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turan is trying to keep Assassin in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Turan has his foot on Assassin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assassin works his way back into a safe position though.
Turan trying to control the position.
Assassin postures up in Turan's guard and throws a big left but Turan blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assassin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turan's head.
Assassin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turan controls Assassin momentarily but Assassin frees himself.
Turan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Assassin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Turan has his takedown stuffed

and Assassin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Turan trying to keep a closed guard but Assassin is proving a slippery customer.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assassin is working Turan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turan trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin won't allow Turan to sweep him here.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turan throws a lazy head kick

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin stopping the sweep attempt from Turan.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.

Assassin drops back looking for a leg! Turan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turan manages to kick Assassin off! Assassin jumps back into Turan's guard.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Turan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Turan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Turan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turan wants to clinch but Assassin slips to the side

and Assassin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turan's guard.

Assassin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Assassin has managed to get both his arms back between Turan's legs - danger averted.

Turan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turan is trying to control the position but Assassin postures up.
Assassin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Assassin landing with the ground and pound.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Turan has wrist control.
Turan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assassin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Assassin dodges the punch combination from Turan.

Turan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Assassin is controlling him.
Assassin works over Turan with some ground and pound from guard.
Assassin working some strikes from top position.
Saint Assassin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turan is trying to control the position but Assassin postures up.
Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assassin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.
Turan trying to keep a closed guard but Assassin is proving a slippery customer.
Assassin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.
Turan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Assassin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Assassin 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turan won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Assassin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Assassin working the head with strikes.
Turan is trying to control Assassin's posture but Assassin avoids it.
Assassin scoring with punches and elbows.
Assassin lands some shots froms side control.
Turan can't do much from the bottom here.
Turan prevents Assassin from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin working the ground and pound.

Assassin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turan wants to control but Assassin postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Assassin counters with a takedown into side control.
Assassin in side control, throwing shots but Turan defends.
Turan can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Assassin crashes against the mat.
Tayfun Turan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turan trying to control from the bottom.
Turan is pressing down on Assassin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Assassin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assassin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turan is on top in guard.

Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turan trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Turan defends easily.
Turan pushes down on Assassin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turan uses his free foot to push down on Assassin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Assassin.
Assassin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Turan is trying for a kimura here. Assassin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Turan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tayfun Turan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahbar Chicouh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch/Lover. Chicouh has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Brad Finley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Finley
vs
Chicouh

180 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahbar Chicouh!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finley shoots in but Chicouh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finley throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chicouh.
Chicouh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chicouh stuffs the takedown attempt from Finley. Finley gets slowly back to his feet.
Chicouh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chicouh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Finley.

Finley scores a takedown into full mount!
Chicouh is wriggling around trying to escape.

Finley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Finley is breathing heavily.
Chicouh is looking to improve his position but Finley isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chicouh can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicouh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Finley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chicouh is looking to improve his position but Finley isn't that keen on the idea.

Finley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chicouh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finley prevents Chicouh from getting the reversal.

Finley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Finley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chicouh is trying desperately to improve position.
Chicouh controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finley is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chicouh tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Finley working for a submission but Chicouh is keeping him at bay.

Finley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chicouh is surviving well by controlling Finley's body position as best he can.
Chicouh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finley with shots to the head and body - Chicouh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chicouh can't escape the position.

Chicouh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finley.

Finley looking to secure an arm triangle but Chicouh defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicouh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finley.
Poor strikes thrown by Finley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Finley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chicouh turns into him and now he's in Finley's guard.
Chicouh stopping the sweep attempt from Finley.
Finley is working hard here to advance position.
Chicouh wants to pass the guard but Finley is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Finley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chicouh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finley wants to sweep but no luck.

Finley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chicouh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chicouh wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.

Finley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chicouh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Finley.
Finley tries to buck Chicouh off but Chicouh is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finley manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
Finley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chicouh swivels and escapes.
Chicouh avoids the head kick by Finley.
Chicouh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chicouh.
Finley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chicouh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chicouh throws a series of punches but Finley moves out of range.
Chicouh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chicouh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finley has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chicouh scores with a one two! Finley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Finley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chicouh lands with a right that hurts Finley. Finley looks to clinch but Chicouh throws a short knee that drops Finley. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ahbar Chicouh!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wiggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi has chosen Hi-Gate: Pitchin as his entrance music. John Wiggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wiggs
vs
Claude Mousasi

177 cm
26
168 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

176 cm
24
156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Club Clothing™

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wiggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggs.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggs.

Wiggs tries to keep at a distance but Mousasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mousasi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mousasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wiggs blocks an uppercut.

Wiggs manages to break the clinch.
Wiggs throws a series of punches but Mousasi avoids them all with ease.
Wiggs slips under a jab from Mousasi.
Mousasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wiggs misses with a looping left.
Wiggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Wiggs coming out on top.
Wiggs tests Mousasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mousasi tries to clinch but Wiggs is having none of it.
Wiggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs throws a leg kick which misses Mousasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mousasi tries to avoid it.
Mousasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggs.
Wiggs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wiggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiggs throws a leg kick but Mousasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mousasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mousasi walks into a left hand.
Wiggs lands with a straight right. Mousasi didn't see that one coming.

Mousasi is rocked!
Wiggs scores with a nice strike.
Mousasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiggs finish him?
Wiggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mousasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Wiggs sprawls well.
Mousasi looks gassed!
Mousasi takes one to the chin there.
Wiggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mousasi dives in and grabs Wiggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiggs pushes down on Mousasi's head and hops out.
John Wiggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude Mousasi.
Wiggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Wiggs scores with a takedown into Mousasi's guard.
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.
Wiggs landing some decent shots from guard.
Wiggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wiggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiggs lands a couple of elbows.
Mousasi keeping full guard, as Wiggs tries to pass.
Wiggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wiggs stands up over Mousasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiggs works over Mousasi with some ground and pound from guard.
Wiggs passes Mousasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiggs moves into full mount! Mousasi won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is trying to stand up.
Wiggs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mousasi is in a horrible position here. Wiggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wiggs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mousasi working to try and regain half guard.
Wiggs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mousasi hang on?
Wiggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Wiggs has control of Mousasi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mousasi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wiggs cracks Mousasi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wiggs is landing with some decent strikes but Mousasi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wiggs unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Wiggs.
Wiggs breaks from Mousasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Wiggs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mousasi is bucking up trying to escape but Wiggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Wiggs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mousasi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiggs wants to control the pace but Mousasi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiggs scores with a jab. Mousasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wiggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mousasi.
Mousasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggs.
Mousasi misses with a combination
and Mousasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Wiggs moves out of range.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiggs. That snapped Mousasi's head back.
Wiggs blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
Wiggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Nice combo by Wiggs! Oh, that's hurt him - Mousasi falls to the canvas and Wiggs follows him into side control.

Wiggs is working to tighten is grip on Mousasi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mousasi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wiggs is really squeezing tight and eventually Mousasi passes out! Wiggs breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Wiggs!