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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mcclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barril Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barril Salvador is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mcclaren
vs
Salvador

170 cm
23
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
196 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Zipp Zapp

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Mcclaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barril Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclaren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Mcclaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador cracks a nice hook into Mcclaren's ribs.
Mcclaren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcclaren tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvador swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Salvador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvador trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvador's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barril Salvador.

Salvador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclaren sprawls well initially but Salvador persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcclaren to regain full guard.
Salvador trying to control but Mcclaren is working from the bottom.
Mcclaren has a closed guard, preventing Salvador from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclaren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcclaren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador stands and throws Mcclaren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salvador lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcclaren is looking to reverse the position.

Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcclaren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcclaren is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador cracks Mcclaren with a big right hand but Mcclaren just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcclaren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvador with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvador prevents Mcclaren from improving his position.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salvador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Salvador is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcclaren is trying to stand back up but Salvador is controlling him
Mcclaren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvador.
Salvador seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salvador looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcclaren is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Salvador trying to control but Mcclaren is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvador scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcclaren?
Salvador controlling from mount.
Mcclaren tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcclaren is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barril Salvador dominated that round.
That's time! Mcclaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salvador throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcclaren.
Barril Salvador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvador fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcclaren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcclaren tries to clinch but Salvador moves away

and Salvador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Mcclaren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcclaren has had enough of the clinch but Salvador keeps him there for the moment.
Mcclaren wants to get back to striking at distance but Salvador won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mcclaren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salvador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcclaren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salvador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcclaren is defending well.

Salvador has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcclaren regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcclaren wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcclaren looking to control but Salvador passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Salvador stops Mcclaren from getting back to his feet.
Mcclaren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salvador lands a nice short elbow.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but Mcclaren defending well.
Barril Salvador has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren trying to control from the bottom.
Mcclaren is not content to let Salvador control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Barril Salvador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Salvador shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcclaren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevin Mcclaren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barril Salvador.
Mcclaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvador is fending him off so far but Mcclaren persists. Nope, Salvador circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcclaren shoots and misses

and Salvador counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador trying to control from half guard but Mcclaren is working away.
Salvador not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcclaren won't allow Salvador to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salvador connects with a nice short shot to Mcclaren's temple.
Salvador takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcclaren controls his leg.
Salvador stalling.

Mcclaren actively working from the bottom here.
Salvador missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salvador works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salvador postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcclaren looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvador landing strikes from the mount and Mcclaren is in trouble!
Mcclaren can't escape the position.
Mcclaren tries to improve his position but instead Salvador has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcclaren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcclaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcclaren throws a sloppy head kick and Salvador moves out of range easily.
Mcclaren tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcclaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salvador paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Salvador feints and as Mcclaren raises his hands in defense, Salvador changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcclaren keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclaren wants to improve his position but instead Salvador has moved into half guard.
Salvador wants to take a breather but Mcclaren is having none of it.
Mcclaren is pressing down on Salvador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcclaren working a defensive guard but Salvador passes into half guard.
Mcclaren landing rabbit punches to the side of Salvador's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Salvador working over Mcclaren with some ground and pound. Mcclaren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvador in particular looking to stall.
Salvador trying to control from half guard but Mcclaren is working away.
Salvador trying to mount his opponent but Mcclaren defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren wants to get back to full guard.
Mcclaren is staying active underneath Salvador, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcclaren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salvador scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Salvador.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcclaren.
Salvador controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Salvador 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 three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Barril Salvador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcclaren wants to clinch.
Mcclaren throws a sloppy head kick
and Salvador counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcclaren could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Salvador gets a takedown into half guard.
Salvador throwing shots but Mcclaren is blocking nicely.
Mcclaren is trying to control but Salvador manages to pass to mount!
Mcclaren tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
Mcclaren is desperately trying to improve his position but Salvador has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salvador goes for an armbar but Mcclaren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcclaren.
Mcclaren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclaren won't allow Salvador to get back to his feet.
Salvador manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Mcclaren is squirming around, avoiding Salvador's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barril Salvador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heino Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heino Green told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Harder
vs
Green

170 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Zipp Zapp

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Harder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heino Green!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harder sneaks back into half guard.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green working over Harder with some ground and pound. Harder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Harder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harder wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.

Harder actively working from the bottom here.
Harder wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is keen to just control but Harder is a slippery customer.
Harder is looking to improve his position.
Green working over Harder with some ground and pound. Harder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harder gets back to full guard.
Green won't allow Harder to sweep him here.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harder trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Harder is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Harder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green tries to lock up and control but Harder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Harder's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harder goes for an armbar but Green turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harder working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green wants to control from the top but Harder keeps moving.
Harder is trying to keep Green in close.
Harder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've been hearing good reports from Harder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to get up but he can't break Harder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Harder has his feet on Green's thighs here. He's pushed Green off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Green screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Harder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

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

Huxi
vs
Rue

170 cm
28
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Huxi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Rue!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Huxi both land. Nice combination.
Huxi lands a two punch combo.
Rue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Rue pushes Huxi up against the cage in a clinch.

Huxi breaks from the clinch.
Huxi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huxi stalks Rue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rue's face. Rue staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huxi leaves Rue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huxi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huxi blocks a head kick by Rue.
Huxi lands a nice shot that snaps Rue's head back.
Huxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huxi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huxi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rue avoids a kick to the body.

Rue moves into the clinch successfully.
Huxi tries to pull guard but Rue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huxi manages to break the clinch.
Huxi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huxi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rue rushes Huxi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huxi misses with a body punch.
Rue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huxi prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Huxi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rue pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huxi wanted to stand there but Rue had control of the position.
Huxi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rue controls Huxi momentarily but Huxi frees himself.
Huxi wants to get up but he can't break Rue's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huxi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rue trying to keep a closed guard but Huxi is proving a slippery customer.
Huxi postures up in Rue's guard and throws a big left but Rue blocks it.
Huxi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huxi slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rue looking for submissions off his back.
Huxi throwing shots but Rue is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxi wants to stand up but Rue is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rue trying to control but Huxi postures up.
Huxi wants to stand up but Rue is controlling the position.
Rue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rue is trying to keep Huxi in close.

Huxi is posturing up here but Rue has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Huxi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Huxi has to tap! Slick submission there by Rue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Rue!