D 43 : Chaos vs McCall PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunner
vs
KO

178 cm
32
165 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ KO!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunner drops KO with a left and a right! Oh, KO is hurt - Gunner dives into side control looking to finish!

KO is rocked!

It looks like AJ KO has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gunner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
KO is still in real trouble! Can Gunner finish him?
KO wants to get back to his feet.
KO seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner trying to control the position but KO is working away.
KO is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gunner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
KO tries to bench press Gunner off him but Gunner keeps the position.

Gunner is trying to get an arm triangle but KO is defending well.
Gunner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
KO is letting Gunner control him for a moment.
KO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gunner is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but KO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
KO struggling a bit here.
KO pushes Gunner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gunner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
KO defending against the ground and pound.
KO avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gunner.

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

Gunner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. KO is trying to escape and Gunner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and KO is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gunner! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Gunner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Gunner waved his t-shirt featuring Cyclone Nutrition Company's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bullwinkle
vs
Dellaria

185 cm
33
150 lbs
17 - 15 - 2

165 cm
32
156 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Dellaria.
A jab lands there for Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Dellaria is rocked!
Bullwinkle drops Dellaria with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dellaria! Bullwinkle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Bullwinkle!
Rocky Bullwinkle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cyclone Nutrition Company for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Greg Dellaria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lee
vs
Monroe

172 cm
33
155 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

175 cm
35
155 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Monroe is defending well.

Lee tries for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cyclone Nutrition Company for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davos Seaworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davos Seaworth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Seaworth

170 cm
24
151 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

172 cm
29
155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davos Seaworth!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seaworth throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Seaworth moves out of range.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Smith darts in and clinches Seaworth up against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seaworth blocks the elbow strike.
Seaworth is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Seaworth can't break the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seaworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seaworth blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seaworth blocks the elbow strike.
Seaworth tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seaworth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seaworth avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Seaworth is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seaworth takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Seaworth shrugs off.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Seaworth in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Seaworth won't want to take too many of those.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Seaworth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seaworth looks winded!
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seaworth's defenses.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seaworth's defenses.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Seaworth won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Seaworth fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Seaworth is trying to break free.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Seaworth is blocking nicely.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Seaworth has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Seaworth avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Seaworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seaworth is stalling here.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Seaworth is blocking nicely.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seaworth takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Seaworth shrugs off.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Seaworth blocks it.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seaworth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries a knee to the head but Seaworth blocks it.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seaworth is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seaworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Some wild striking there from Seaworth.
Seaworth misses with a few strikes there.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Seaworth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Dan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Seaworth is breathing heavily.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Seaworth takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith blocks a body shot from Seaworth.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith prevents Seaworth from breaking the clinch.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Seaworth back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Seaworth shrugs off.
Seaworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Seaworth in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Seaworth won't want to take too many of those.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seaworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seaworth can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seaworth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Knees to the body from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Seaworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.
Seaworth can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Seaworth blocks with his arms.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Seaworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Seaworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith darts in and clinches Seaworth up against the cage.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Seaworth in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Seaworth in his tracks for a moment.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Seaworth won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Seaworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working Seaworth over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seaworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seaworth's face.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seaworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Seaworth takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seaworth's face.
Seaworth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seaworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seaworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Seaworth is blocking nicely.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Seaworth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith scores with a knee to the head.

Seaworth is rocked!
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seaworth's face.
Seaworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Seaworth 's eye.
Davos Seaworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Seaworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seaworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Dan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Seaworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seaworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rommel comes to the cage accompanied by Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rommel
vs
Richard

184 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Richard!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt

and Rommel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rommel.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rommel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rommel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
Rommel looking to sit in guard and control but Richard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rommel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rommel working a defensive guard here.
Rommel looking for a sweep. Not yet Rommel, not yet.

Rommel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richard passes into half guard.
Rommel regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rommel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Rommel 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.

Rommel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.

Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rommel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rommel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richard, into his guard.
Rommel wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Rommel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard controls Rommel momentarily but Rommel frees himself.
Rommel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richard is proving hard to escape from.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rommel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rommel trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Rommel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erwin Rommel just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rommel is defended easily by Richard.
Rommel fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard has his takedown stuffed

and Rommel moves into the clinch.
Rommel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rommel pulls Richard into guard.
Richard passes Rommel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rommel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Richard manages to pass to mount!
Rommel wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Rommel tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.

Richard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rommel is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rommel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rommel tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richard misses with a takedown attempt

and Rommel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rommel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richard is just riding it out for now. Rommel eventually gives up the hold.
Rommel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Rommel is very close to passing his half guard.
Rommel winds up and cracks Richard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rommel.
Rommel content to control rather than advance.
Rommel wants to take a breather but Richard is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel prevents Richard from improving his position.
Richard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rommel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rommel's back!
Rommel breaks Richard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Richard working a defensive guard here.
Rommel trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rommel tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Rommel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richard for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erwin Rommel.

Rommel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
Rommel advances position into side control!
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!
Rommel is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Richard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rommel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richard, who protects the arm well.

Rommel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is not content to let Rommel control the position.
Rommel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rommel laying and praying for a moment but Richard takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Rommel is very close to passing his half guard.

Rommel seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.
Richard manages to get to full guard.
Rommel wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
Rommel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Rommel dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Richard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rommel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richard won't be happy with that.
Richard can't do much from the bottom here.
Rommel is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rommel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rommel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rommel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richard keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rommel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richard is looking to reverse the position.

Rommel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Erwin Rommel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rommel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rommel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richard prevents Rommel from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
Richard is trying to work for a sweep but Rommel has mounted him!
Richard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richard is looking for a sweep. Rommel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rommel wants to take a breather but Richard is having none of it.
Rommel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard wants to control but Rommel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richard is refusing to be controlled, as Rommel sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erwin Rommel.
Rommel shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard with a poor takedown
and Rommel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richard's knee momentarily.
Richard with a poor takedown
and Richard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erwin Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Richard.
No luck for Rommel with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rommel rushes Richard and presses him up against the cage.
Rommel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rommel is pressed up against the cage. Richard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rommel down to the mat. Rommel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rommel drives through with a takedown into Richard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richard holds on and takes a little breather.
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Erwin Rommel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rommel tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Richard can't keep his opponent in guard - Rommel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rommel wants to work for an arm triangle but Richard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richard wants to control but Rommel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richard is holding on to half guard well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mike Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rommel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Rommel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rommel 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Briggs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Norris
vs
Briggs

185 cm
35
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris darts in looking for a takedown but Briggs gets double underhooks and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris lands a knee to the body.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Briggs takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Nick Briggs has been cut.
Norris works on Briggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Briggs is working for takedown but Norris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Norris scores with a knee to the head.
Norris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Briggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Norris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Briggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Briggs.

Norris jumps guard and drags Briggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Norris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris wants to stand and escape but Briggs is having none of it.

Norris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Norris has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.

Norris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Briggs passes into half guard.

Briggs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Norris actively working from the bottom here.
Briggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Norris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norris tries to roll over but Briggs keeps him under control.
Norris is staying active underneath Briggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Briggs not doing much here.
Briggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Briggs there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
Briggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Norris wants to control but Briggs passes into side.
Norris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Briggs connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris tries to improve position but can't.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Briggs drags him back down.
Norris can't do much from the bottom here.
Norris tries to improve position but can't.
Norris struggling a bit here.
Norris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Norris throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Briggs wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Norris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Briggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Norris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norris is trying to improve his position.
Norris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Briggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Chuck Norris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Briggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Briggs misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Briggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Norris.
Briggs shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Briggs.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Briggs's calf.

Norris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Norris looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Briggs is defending well. Norris quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Briggs has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Norris celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Norris!
Chuck Norris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cyclone Nutrition Company, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai comes into the arena with Fear of the dark - Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Alexandre Preuss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yuudai
vs
Preuss

173 cm
33
170 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

178 cm
29
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss throws a leg kick but Yuudai checks it.
Yuudai doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Preuss to counter with a crisp jab.
Preuss misses with a double jab

and Yuudai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yuudai won't allow Preuss to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Preuss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Preuss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yuudai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Preuss is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeshi Yuudai!
A relieved looking Takeshi Yuudai 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
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meloy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypocrisy - Apocalypse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Button
vs
Meloy

184 cm
30
175 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

180 cm
31
172 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Namiska Button !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feilo Meloy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meloy pushes Button up against the cage in a clinch.
Meloy lands with a right to the head.
Button is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meloy to keep the fight standing.
Button tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meloy's elbow.
Meloy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Button is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Button has had enough of the clinch but Meloy keeps him there for the moment.
Button is trying to break the clinch but Meloy has him pressed against the cage.
Meloy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Button wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Button jumps into guard, dragging Meloy to the mat.

Button escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meloy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Meloy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Button looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meloy passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button tries to buck Meloy off but Meloy is having none of it.
Button can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Button tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meloy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Button has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Button is working hard here to advance position.
Meloy controls the position.
Meloy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Meloy gets to mount! Button was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
You get the feeling that Button really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button tries to reverse the position but Meloy maintains control.
Button tries to buck Meloy off but he can't manage it.
Button is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Button really doesn't like being in this position too much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button is wriggling around trying to escape.
Button tries to lock up and control but Meloy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Button is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button tries to hold on but Meloy postures up.
Button working to try and regain half guard.
Meloy controlling from mount.
Meloy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Button is working to get back to half guard.
Button tries to lock up and control but Meloy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button is trying desperately to improve position.
Button is squirming around, avoiding Meloy's attempts to control the action.
Button wants to get back to his feet.
Button keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Button wants to hold on but Meloy pushes him away.
Meloy controlling the position easily from mount.
Button is squirming around, avoiding Meloy's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Button tries a head kick but it misses.
Button connects with a high kick.
Namiska Button is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Button .
Button lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meloy takes a step back to recover.
Meloy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Button throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meloy.
Meloy digs a good hook to Button 's body.
Button throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Button closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meloy circles away.
Meloy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Button checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Button tries a head kick but it misses.

Meloy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meloy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Button backwards.
Button can't break the clinch.
Button is looking to break free of the clinch but Meloy has double underhooks.
Meloy misses with a hook from the clinch.

Button breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Meloy blocks the leg kick.
Button tries to clinch but Meloy is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Button misses.
Good work by Button as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meloy.
Button misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Button uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Button tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Button throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meloy counters with a straight right hand.
Button closes the distance and clinches up with Meloy, looking for a takedown. Button pushes Meloy against the cage but Meloy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namiska Button . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meloy lands an overhand right.
Meloy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meloy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Button at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Button defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meloy.
Button tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Button throws a head kick that misses
and Meloy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meloy slaps away a takedown attempt from Button , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Meloy does it's job there.
Meloy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Button uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meloy.
Button shoots in for a takedown but Meloy shows good takedown defense.
Meloy jabs Button to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Meloy tries to sprawl but Button drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Namiska Button overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button prevents Meloy from improving his position.

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

Button 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.

Button seems to be working for a kimura but Meloy defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Button is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meloy sees it coming and defends easily.

Button is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Meloy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Meloy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Button tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Meloy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Namiska Button will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Button lands with an uppercut that bounces Meloy off the cage and back into range.
Button fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Button misses with a head kick.
Meloy throws a hook to the side of Button 's head but Button sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meloy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namiska Button seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button swinging wildly here.
Meloy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meloy throws out a loose jab but Button uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meloy, as that shot connected.
Button throws a head kick that misses.
Button shoots in looking for a takedown but Meloy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Button 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Button misses with a head kick.
Button takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button throws a head kick but Meloy moves out of range.
Button walks into a jab.
Button fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meloy misses with a looping left.
Button throws a sloppy head kick and Meloy moves out of range easily.
Meloy stuffs the takedown attempt from Button . Button gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namiska Button . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meloy throws out a powerful jab.
Meloy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Button walks into a left hand.
Meloy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Button misses with a double jab
and Meloy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meloy looks to throw the jab but Button is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button slips a straight right by Meloy.
Meloy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meloy dodges the punch combination from Button .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meloy misses the shot to the body.
Meloy throws a shot to the body.
Meloy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meloy throws a leg kick but Button sees it coming and moves out of range.
Button fails to land with a series of punches.
Button thumps Meloy with a low kick.
Button keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Button .
Feilo Meloy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Button throws a head kick but Meloy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Button keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meloy misses with a looping left.
Meloy connects with a body shot.
Button throws a right hand that Meloy ducks under and follows up with a left that Meloy also avoids with ease.
Button ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meloy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meloy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meloy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Button moves away.
Meloy scores with a kick to the body.
Button shoots in for a takedown but Meloy shows good takedown defense.
Meloy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Button . That did some damage!
Button fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meloy - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meloy lands a head shot.
Button keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Button is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Button moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Meloy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meloy wants it to stay on the feet.
Feilo Meloy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Meloy. That snapped Button 's head back.
Button tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button swings for the body but Meloy moves out of range.
Meloy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namiska Button is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Button scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feilo Meloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Button has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namiska Button !
A very excited looking Namiska Button rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JaKaSa Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chaos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Black Skinhead. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCall's choice of entrance music: Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Chaos
vs
McCall

171 cm
33
150 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

161 cm
35
154 lbs
24 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

All 160
Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, JaKaSa Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws an off balance right hand

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. McCall fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chaos trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

JaKaSa Chaos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McCall misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Chaos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCall misses with a body punch

and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaos landing strikes.
McCall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaos tries to move to full mount but McCall actually manages to regain half guard.
Chaos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCall's thigh. McCall counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos works over McCall with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but McCall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCall is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos looking to control.
McCall stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Chaos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCall 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 Chaos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chaos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaos cracks the inside of McCall's front leg.
McCall throws a wild body kick that Chaos sees coming a mile off.
McCall scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tommy McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McCall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
McCall scores with a nice right hand.
Chaos misses with a body kick.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chaos thows a leg kick but McCall checks it
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaos lands a high kick!
McCall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Chaos as he checks the leg kick.
McCall tries to land a leg kick but Chaos saw it coming and moves away.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaos connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
Tommy McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCall tries a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaos's hands.
McCall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCall works Chaos's body with a nice hook.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chaos moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
McCall throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from McCall. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chaos cracks the inside of McCall's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCall.
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from McCall.
Chaos avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. McCall fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCall's guard.
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
McCall pulls Chaos in close to his closed guard and prevents Chaos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chaos is pushing down on McCall's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCall is fighting to maintain full guard but Chaos has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaos momentarily.
McCall throws a low kick, looking for Chaos's leg but Chaos calmly moves out of range.
Chaos swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCall throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
McCall wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos controls the position.
McCall parries the strikes from Chaos easily there. Chaos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCall to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chaos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but McCall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCall being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to move to mount but McCall blocks the move with his legs.
An elbow from Chaos crashes against the mat.
Chaos tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCall's legs.
McCall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCall parries the strikes from Chaos easily there. Chaos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCall to escape.
McCall tries to buck Chaos off but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos tries to move to mount but McCall blocks the move with his legs.
McCall is trying to control Chaos's posture but Chaos avoids it.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has knee on belly momentarily but McCall bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCall blocks a low kick nicely.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos is looking to clinch.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCall misses with a hook.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand

and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCall won't be happy with that.
Chaos works to advance to full mount. McCall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lands a heavy elbow.
Chaos throwing strikes but McCall recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Chaos stops McCall from getting back to his feet.
Chaos is keen to just control but McCall is a slippery customer.
Chaos trying to control from McCall's half guard. McCall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos throws an elbow that misses. McCall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaos's guard. Nice move by McCall!
Chaos is trying to keep McCall in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up because JaKaSa Chaos just wasn't active enough.
Chaos thumps McCall with a low kick.
McCall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCall swings widly with a right hand

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
McCall looking to control.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
JaKaSa Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. JaKaSa Chaos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCall slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaos throws out a leg kick but McCall moves out of range and Chaos only half commits.
McCall blocks a jab.
Chaos throws a wild body kick that McCall sees coming a mile off.
McCall connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos had his way with Tommy McCall in that round.
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. This is the final round!

A low kick from Chaos is predictable there
letting McCall counter with a right hand.
Chaos blocks a leg kick.
Chaos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCall takes one to the side of the head.
Chaos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.

Chaos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but McCall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JaKaSa Chaos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
Chaos tries to clinch but McCall is having none of it.
Chaos throws a low kick but McCall avoids it.
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for McCall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall throws an off balance right hand

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. McCall fights it but they end up in guard.

Chaos has gone for a leg lock! McCall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chaos's guard.
Tommy McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chaos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos postures up in McCall's guard and throws a big left but McCall blocks it.
McCall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
McCall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
JaKaSa Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JaKaSa Chaos!
JaKaSa Chaos retains his featherweight title!
JaKaSa Chaos thanked the fans post fight for their support.