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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smack That kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Overeem
vs
Cruz

195 cm
27
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
200 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Overeem moved away.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz sizes up Overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Overeem clinches up against the cage.

Overeem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cruz regains guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Overeem has passed into half guard.
It looks like Overeem is going to stand back up.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Overeem is controlling him well.
Cruz is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not doing much here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Overeem fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz in the body.

Overeem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Overeem lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cruz kicks Overeem off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Cruz looks winded!

Overeem clinches up against the cage.

Overeem gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Overeem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Overeem, up you get!
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Overeem gets a clinch.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Overeem has the dominant position.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.

It looks like Luciano Cruz has been cut.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.

Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Overeem gets a clinch.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Overeem.
Overeem effectively controlling the action here.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.

Overeem drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cruz is working an open guard so Overeem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem lands a head kick!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Cruz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Overeem.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overeem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.

Overeem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Overeem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is in trouble now - Overeem has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overeem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overeem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alistair Overeem has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Cruz.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Overeem.

Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overeem blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Overeem.
Cruz is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Overeem is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruz.

Overeem breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.

Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overeem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Overeem stuffs the takedown.
Overeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem tries to clinch up.

Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Overeem gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Overeem is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Overeem jumps guard and drags Cruz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cruz stands up and waves to Overeem to follow him.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Cruz misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Overeem blocks with his arms.
Overeem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Overeem manages to pull guard.

Overeem pushes Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Overeem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
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!
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Overeem.

Overeem jumps guard.

Cruz gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Overeem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Overeem continues to drive forward.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Cruz.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.

Overeem manages to pull guard.

Overeem kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
Overeem explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.

Overeem forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overeem prevents it.
Cruz is trying to break free.

Overeem breaks from the clinch.

Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Overeem has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz has a hand on Overeem's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Overeem takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Luciano Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem controlling from the full mount.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Overeem maintains control.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overeem 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem very nearly forgot to thank Sparta Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Luciano Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back'.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakim The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Your arms feel like home.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Master
vs
Zilla

193 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

201 cm
36
214 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakim The Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, God Zilla!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Master lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilla circles away quickly and effectively.

The Master scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Master has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla has his arm trapped.
Zilla tries to bench press The Master off him but The Master keeps the position.
Zilla is still trying to improve position.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla has his arm trapped.
Zilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zilla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Master not doing much here.
The Master tries to stand and escape but Zilla is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master is taking a breather. Zilla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Master tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zilla controls his leg.
The Master stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rakim The Master.
Zilla scores with a kick to the body.
Zilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Master throws out the jab.
No joy there for Zilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Master.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Master but The Master pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zilla.
Zilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The Master closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zilla did well to prevent The Master getting 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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Master wants to stand up but Zilla is controlling the position.
Zilla trying to hold on to The Master's head to control him but The Master postures up.
Zilla is looking to escape.

Zilla looking for submissions off his back.

The Master postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zilla to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zilla misses with the combination.

Zilla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zilla wants to control from the top but The Master keeps moving.
Zilla won't allow The Master to get back to his feet.
The Master keeping moving, preventing Zilla from controlling successfully.
The Master is looking to stand up but Zilla isn't so interested in that idea.
The Master trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zilla wants to pass the guard but The Master is keeping the position.
The Master is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zilla is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Zilla.
Zilla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Master defends well and Zilla ends up having to push The Master into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zilla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakim The Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of God Zilla.

The Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Master lands a lovely overhand right.
Zilla tries to bum rush The Master with a series of wild strikes but The Master uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Master circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Master. Zilla does a little dance to reset his feet.

The Master throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zilla was covering up waiting for the punch and The Master finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Master avoids a kick to the body.
The Master lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Zilla throws a sloppy head kick and The Master moves out of range easily.
The Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zilla.
The Master dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zilla has a takedown stuffed.
The Master works the jab nicely.
Rakim The Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Master defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zilla.
The Master takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zilla misses with a body kick.
The Master scores with a shot to the body.

The Master moves into range and clinches up with Zilla.
Zilla has The Master pressed against the cage, preventing The Master from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zilla looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla goes for a takedown attempt but The Master pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakim The Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of God Zilla.
Zilla is breathing heavily.
The Master lands with a straight right. Zilla didn't see that one coming.
Zilla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for The Master.
The Master throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Master lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Master.
Zilla walks into a jab.
The Master lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Zilla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

The Master shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Master controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Master tries to stand but Zilla is controlling from the bottom.

Zilla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Master stacks Zilla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Master!

The Master decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zilla to his feet.
Zilla goes for a double leg but The Master avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Master continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zilla tries to land knees in the clinch but The Master avoids the damage to the body.
Zilla lands a knee to the body.
Zilla missing with knees to the body.
Zilla manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Master wants to get back to striking at distance but Zilla won't allow it.
The Master can't break the clinch.
The Master gets underhooks to prevent Zilla's takedown attempt.
The Master is trying to break the clinch but Zilla is controlling him.
Zilla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Master.

The Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Master's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Master duly obliges.
The Master lands a slapping body shot.
Zilla shoots for a takedown but The Master saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Master instigates a clinch.
Zilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Master stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilla is looking for a takedown.
The Master is trying to push Zilla away but Zilla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Zilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakim The Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Master drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zilla is looking to stand up but The Master isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zilla looking for a guillotine here but The Master defends easily.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakim The Master dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Master jabs at Zilla's body.
The Master lands a nice looking body shot.
The Master lands a nice shot that snaps Zilla's head back.

The Master moves into the clinch.

The Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakim The Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Zilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Master's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zilla under the eye.

The Master fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zilla to the ground. The Master is now in Zilla's guard.
The Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Master wants to get up but he can't break Zilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zilla working for a triangle but The Master defends it easily.
Zilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master wants to control from the top but Zilla keeps moving.
Rakim The Master overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rakim The Master just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Zilla misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zilla gets tackled into the cage by The Master. The Master maintains the clinch.

The Master ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Master no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zilla is looking to work some ground and pound but The Master has wrist control.
The Master is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zilla is controlling him.

Zilla drops back looking for a leg! The Master is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Master manages to kick Zilla off! Zilla jumps back into The Master's guard.
Zilla wants to pass the guard but The Master is keeping the position.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zilla drops back looking for a leg! The Master is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Master manages to kick Zilla off! Zilla jumps back into The Master's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zilla trying to control but The Master is working from the bottom.
God Zilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zilla stops The Master from standing up.
Zilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zilla stops The Master from standing up.

Zilla has gone for a leg lock! The Master slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zilla's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zilla trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zilla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zilla wants to stand up but The Master is controlling him.
The Master seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Master wants to stand but Zilla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rakim The Master showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Master 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakim The Master!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Czeplak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czeplak comes to the cage accompanied by Do przodu Polsko. Krzysztof Czeplak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.

Czeplak
vs
Gangmanstyle

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

194 cm
28
218 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Czeplak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gangmanstyle gets a double leg takedown into Czeplak's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Czeplak is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gangmanstyle stands up from Czeplak's guard - Gangmanstyle perhaps looking for a knockout.

Gangmanstyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Czeplak to the ground. Gangmanstyle is now in Czeplak's guard.
Czeplak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Czeplak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gangmanstyle distracts Czeplak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gangmanstyle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Czeplak controls Gangmanstyle momentarily but Gangmanstyle frees himself.

Gangmanstyle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Czeplak has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gangmanstyle manages to get his head free but now Czeplak has transitioned to an armbar! Gangmanstyle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Czeplak! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krzysztof Czeplak!
During a confident post fight interview, Krzysztof Czeplak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nastanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Nastanovich has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Aerts
vs
Nastanovich

191 cm
31
220 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Nastanovich!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Aerts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Nastanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastanovich loads up on a big right hand but Aerts slips the punch.
Aerts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nastanovich circles away.

Nastanovich tries to keep at a distance but Aerts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aerts is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Aerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aerts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nastanovich 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.
Knees to the body from Aerts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aerts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nastanovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nastanovich looks winded!
Aerts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bobby Nastanovich has been cut.
Nastanovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aerts crunches a lovely knee into Nastanovich's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Aerts.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nastanovich's defenses.

Aerts pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Aerts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nastanovich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aerts lands an elbow just above Nastanovich 's eye.

That has opened up Bobby Nastanovich's cut even more.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aerts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Bobby Nastanovich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nastanovich takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bobby Nastanovich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Nastanovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Aerts!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Roastbeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Roastbeef
vs
Riley

190 cm
36
213 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

190 cm
29
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Roastbeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Riley!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley lands with a good body shot.
Roastbeef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roastbeef lands a slapping body shot.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roastbeef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roastbeef takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Roastbeef misses with the combination.
Riley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roastbeef throws a body kick that misses.
Roastbeef throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Johnny Roastbeef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roastbeef shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Roastbeef's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Roastbeef misses
and Riley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roastbeef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley is looking to chop away at Roastbeef's legs.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roastbeef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riley's hands.
Donk. Riley catches Roastbeef right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Riley cracks Roastbeef with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Riley slams his shin into Roastbeef's torso.
Roastbeef throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Roastbeef looks to throw a body kick
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Riley as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Roastbeef is breathing heavily.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roastbeef avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Roastbeef.
Riley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roastbeef. That did some damage!
Roastbeef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roastbeef.
Riley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riley connects with a single shot there.

Roastbeef is rocked!
A low kick from Roastbeef misses

and Riley changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Roastbeef senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Riley is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Grant Riley!
Grant Riley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milovan Drecun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelsey Vermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milovan Drecun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Drecun
vs
Vermont

197 cm
26
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milovan Drecun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelsey Vermont!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drecun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermont.
Drecun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vermont but Vermont pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drecun walks into a straight right hand from Vermont.
Drecun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drecun misses with a takedown attempt - Vermont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milovan Drecun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drecun shoots for a double leg takedown but Vermont sprawls well. He's pushed Drecun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drecun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermont.

Vermont scores with a takedown into Drecun's guard.
Drecun keeping full guard, as Vermont tries to pass.
Drecun working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drecun working for a triangle but Vermont defends it easily.
Drecun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drecun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vermont wants to control from the top but Drecun keeps moving.
Drecun trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Drecun has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vermont should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Drecun has tightened it up now! Vermont should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milovan Drecun!
Kelsey Vermont spoke after the fight, saying 'I....I...am a Wangaloser...tonight I drink heavily and consider my future.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Konu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayha comes into the arena with Harvester of Sorrow blaring out of the sound system. Konu has chosen Disturbed-Ten Thousand Fist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Simo Hayha has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hayha
vs
Konu

184 cm
20
180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Konu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayha throws a sloppy head kick and Konu moves out of range easily.
Hayha keeps the fight on the outside.
Konu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hayha throws a head kick that Konu semi-blocks.
Konu avoids the head kick by Hayha.
Hayha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayha misses with a head kick.

Hayha gets tackled into the cage by Konu. Konu maintains the clinch.
Konu misses with a hook to the ribs.

Hayha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konu wants to clinch up but Hayha keeps it at a distance.
Konu tries to clinch up.
Hayha scores with a head kick. Konu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konu moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Hayha's head coaches at Dynamite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Konu does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha throws a head kick that half lands.
Hayha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konu.
Konu avoids the head kick by Hayha.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
Konu blocks a head kick by Hayha.
Konu misses with a hook. Hayha ducked under it nicely.
Konu throws a shot from downtown. Hayha moves away and avoids it.
Konu tries to clinch but Hayha moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hayha.
Konu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Konu moves in looking to clinch but Hayha pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hayha.
Konu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayha tries a head kick but it misses.
Konu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Konu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Konu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konu moves away.
Hayha misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hayha.
A slow jab from Konu misses its intended target.
Konu misses with a body shot.
Hayha keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayha swats away the attempt to clinch by Konu.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konu is looking to clinch.
Konu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayha is looking to land body kicks.
Hayha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Konu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Konu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayha, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hayha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Konu presses Hayha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hayha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayha tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayha scores with a head kick. Konu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Hayha.
A jab from Konu misses.
Hayha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konu swings for the body but Hayha moves out of range.
Konu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konu is looking to clinch.
Hayha lands a leg kick that knocks Konu off balance momentarily.

Konu closes the distance and pushes Hayha back into the cage.
Konu misses with the head strike.
Konu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayha to keep the fight standing.

Hayha manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Konu does no damage.
Konu tries to clinch but Hayha is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
Simo Hayha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Konu will feel that in the morning.
Konu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hayha misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konu moves in looking to clinch but Hayha pushes him off.

Konu clinches up against the cage.
Konu tries to throw a body punch but Hayha avoids it by throwing Konu back against the cage.
Konu jumps guard but Hayha stands there with Konu around his waist. Konu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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 Simo Hayha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hayha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hayha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Konu's head.
Hayha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
Hayha lands a nice looking body kick.
Konu moves away from the strike by Hayha.
A combination from Konu does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Konu takes a step back to recover.
Simo Hayha is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konu throws a chopping leg kick but Hayha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hayha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha lands with a slapping head kick.
Konu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayha.
Hayha thows a body kick. Konu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konu avoids the head kick by Hayha.
Konu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayha cracks Konu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hayha dodges the punch combination from Konu.
Hayha swats away the attempt to clinch by Konu.
Konu blocks a head kick by Hayha.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Konu misses.
Konu tries to clinch there but Hayha circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayha.
Konu avoids the head kick by Hayha.
Simo Hayha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayha throws a sloppy head kick and Konu moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hayha.
Konu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayha misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Konu misses with an uppercut.

Konu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayha tries to break free but Konu pushes him back against the cage.
Hayha scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ben Konu has been cut.
Hayha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha can't break the clinch.
Konu lands a left hand.
Hayha blocks a body shot from Konu.

Hayha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Konu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayha throws a wild body kick that Konu sees coming a mile off.
Konu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayha throws a head kick that half lands.

Konu has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hayha breaks from the clinch.
Hayha lands a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konu.
Konu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayha dodges the punch combination from Konu.
Konu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayha circles away.
Hayha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konu avoids the head kick by Hayha.
Konu looks to throw the jab but Hayha is out of range.
Hayha throws a head kick but Konu moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Hayha.
Konu thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Konu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Hayha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Konu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Konu wants to clinch up but Hayha keeps it at a distance.
Hayha throws a head kick but Konu moves out of range.
Hayha throws a head kick but Konu moves out of range.
Konu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Konu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konu wants to clinch but Hayha slips to the side
and Hayha counters with a big head kick but Konu shrugs it off.
Konu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Konu is looking to clinch but Hayha is avoiding it.
Konu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Konu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konu tries to clinch but Hayha is having none of it.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Konu is rocked!
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konu tries to clinch up but Hayha circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konu throws a series of punches but Hayha moves out of range.
Hayha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayha just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayha scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Hayha.
Konu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Konu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Konu.
Hayha lands a front kick.
Konu misses with a few strikes there.
Konu swings for the body but Hayha moves out of range.
Konu throws an off balance right hand
and Hayha counters with a head kick.
Konu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayha circles away.
Hayha misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses.
Konu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konu.
Konu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayha throws a sloppy head kick and Konu moves out of range easily.
Hayha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hayha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konu throws a looping overhand right but Hayha ducks down to avoid it.

Konu darts in and clinches Hayha up against the cage.

Hayha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Konu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Konu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Konu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayha wants to stand and escape but Konu is having none of it.
Konu scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konu is controlling him.
Hayha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konu on the ground.
Konu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayha wants to stand and escape but Konu is having none of it.
Konu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hayha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayha wants to get back to his feet but Konu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Konu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konu lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konu is pushing down on Hayha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayha is fighting to maintain full guard but Konu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Konu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayha is in trouble now - Konu has advanced to mount!
Konu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Konu lands a nice shot to the head.
Konu unloading with bombs!
Konu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Konu trying to control but Hayha is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayha is trying to stand.
Ben Konu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simo Hayha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Konu lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Konu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayha 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Hayha!
Simo Hayha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sullivan
vs
Natsisiwa

200 cm
33
221 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

188 cm
33
208 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalle Natsisiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Natsisiwa.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natsisiwa.
Sullivan moves out of range as Natsisiwa strikes.
Natsisiwa misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Natsisiwa.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natsisiwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sullivan backs up against the cage.
Natsisiwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
A jab from Natsisiwa finds it's way through Sullivan's defenses.
Natsisiwa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Natsisiwa throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Natsisiwa checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Natsisiwa moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan misses.
Natsisiwa scores with a nice head shot.
Natsisiwa misses the jab.
Natsisiwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Natsisiwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Natsisiwa.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Natsisiwa misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Natsisiwa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips a straight right by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a body kick.
Natsisiwa stalks Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan's face. Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
Natsisiwa blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Natsisiwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natsisiwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Natsisiwa does no damage.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Natsisiwa throws a combination. Sullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sullivan.
A right-left combo lands from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Natsisiwa swinging wildly here.
Natsisiwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a kick to the temple. Natsisiwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Natsisiwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Natsisiwa misses with the combination.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Natsisiwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan - the referee stops the clock and Natsisiwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan. Natsisiwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Natsisiwa lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan. Natsisiwa shrugs it off though.
Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Natsisiwa will feel that in the morning.
Natsisiwa looks winded!
Natsisiwa takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Natsisiwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws out a leg kick but Natsisiwa moves out of range and Sullivan only half commits.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsisiwa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Natsisiwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Adam Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Natsisiwa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Natsisiwa misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Natsisiwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Natsisiwa. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natsisiwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Natsisiwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Natsisiwa looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Natsisiwa throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Natsisiwa. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
Natsisiwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natsisiwa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Natsisiwa throws out a powerful jab.
Natsisiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
A head kick from Sullivan lands but Natsisiwa takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Natsisiwa throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Natsisiwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan lands with a right hand.

Natsisiwa is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Natsisiwa misses with a double jab.
Sullivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Natsisiwa throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa misses with a straight right.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a straight left.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild body shot.
Natsisiwa throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Natsisiwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Natsisiwa misses the target.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natsisiwa throws out the jab.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natsisiwa throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Natsisiwa connects with a jab.
Natsisiwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Natsisiwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Natsisiwa tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Natsisiwa is breathing heavily.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Natsisiwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Natsisiwa semi-blocks.
Natsisiwa misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sullivan - that will leave a mark!
Natsisiwa looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Natsisiwa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with a nice body kick.
Sullivan lands a front kick.
Natsisiwa throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan counters with a big head kick but Natsisiwa shrugs it off.

That has opened up Kalle Natsisiwa's cut even more.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Natsisiwa semi-blocks.
Natsisiwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Natsisiwa misses the body punch
and Sullivan counters with a good, hard body kick but Natsisiwa shrugs it off.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Natsisiwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Natsisiwa will feel that in the morning.
Natsisiwa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsisiwa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Natsisiwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Natsisiwa throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Natsisiwa's cut.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
Adam Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Natsisiwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Natsisiwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natsisiwa down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsisiwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan off the cage and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Natsisiwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Natsisiwa misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a leg kick.
Natsisiwa connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Natsisiwa.
Adam Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Natsisiwa misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sullivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
Natsisiwa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sullivan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Natsisiwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan throws a front kick that sends Natsisiwa stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Natsisiwa misses the target.
Sullivan connects with a solid leg kick.
Natsisiwa throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Natsisiwa moves out of range easily.
Natsisiwa takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Natsisiwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Natsisiwa.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Natsisiwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Natsisiwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan.
Natsisiwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Natsisiwa throws a sloppy body shot
and Sullivan counters with a body kick that stops Natsisiwa in his tracks momentarily.
Natsisiwa looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Natsisiwa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Natsisiwa saw that one coming.
Natsisiwa lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Natsisiwa's torso.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Natsisiwa throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Natsisiwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Natsisiwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natsisiwa lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Natsisiwa throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
A cross from Natsisiwa lands.
Natsisiwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan counters with a good low kick that Natsisiwa was not able to check.
Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Natsisiwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Natsisiwa tries to avoid it.
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!
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Natsisiwa misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa jabs Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Sullivan.
Well Sullivan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Stepp is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Makinwa
vs
Stepp

195 cm
27
210 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

193 cm
31
218 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepp. Stepp gets slowly back to his feet.
Makinwa tries to clinch up.
Makinwa throws a body punch but Stepp moves out of range.
Makinwa throws a front kick aimed at Stepp's knee but Stepp avoids it well.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Makinwa throws the left hand but Stepp avoids the punch easily.
Makinwa scores with a nice strike.
Makinwa throws a sloppy body shot
and Stepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makinwa. That's going to slow Stepp down.
Makinwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepp throws out the jab.
Makinwa throws a hook but Stepp avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa slaps away a takedown attempt from Stepp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makinwa.
Stepp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ugor Makinwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makinwa throws a jab when Stepp was well out of range.
Makinwa misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Stepp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Stepp catches Makinwa right on the button with a cross.
Stepp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Steven Stepp has been cut.
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa throws a nice head kick!
Stepp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepp misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Stepp.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makinwa. That's going to slow Stepp down.
Makinwa misses with a head kick.
Makinwa scores with a jab. Stepp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Stepp misses
and Makinwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp moves out of range of the leg kick from Makinwa.
Makinwa connects with the punch.
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Stepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makinwa tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepp motions for Makinwa to come forward. Stepp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa lands a head shot.
Makinwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepp at a distance.
Makinwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makinwa throws a leg kick but Stepp moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Stepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makinwa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepp fails to land the takedown.
Ugor Makinwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stepp.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makinwa loads up on a big right hand but Stepp slips the punch.
Makinwa scores with a jab. Stepp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Makinwa.
Stepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makinwa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepp somewhat.
Makinwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugor Makinwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stepp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Makinwa swings widly with a right hand
and Makinwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makinwa. Stepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepp walks into a left hand.
Makinwa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makinwa jabs Stepp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makinwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makinwa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stepp's calf.
Makinwa wants to clinch up but Stepp keeps it at a distance.
Stepp keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Makinwa is predictable there
and Stepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stepp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makinwa swivels and escapes.

Makinwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stepp, pushing him back against the cage.
Makinwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makinwa is trying to maintain a safe position but Stepp gets an underhook and turns Makinwa into the cage.
Stepp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makinwa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makinwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepp's efforts to push away.
Makinwa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makinwa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepps head.
Stepp is working for takedown but Makinwa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ugor Makinwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stepp.
Stepp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makinwa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepp moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa looks to land a combination but Stepp avoids it well.
Stepp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stepp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makinwa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stepp.
Makinwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stepp's sensitive parts.
Stepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makinwa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa connects with a leg kick. Stepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makinwa lands the left hand.
Stepp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepp is looking to clinch.
Stepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp staying out of range there.
Stepp slips a straight right by Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with a body shot
and Stepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepp slips under a jab.
Stepp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makinwa finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepp's head.
Stepp shoots in for a takedown but Makinwa shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makinwa, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makinwa. That's going to slow Stepp down.
Makinwa scores with a jab.
Makinwa is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa misses with a body shot
and Stepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepp defending well as Makinwa loads up on a big left hand.
Makinwa throws out a leg kick but Stepp moves out of range and Makinwa only half commits.
Makinwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makinwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ugor Makinwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stepp.
Stepp tries to clinch but Makinwa is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makinwa throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugor Makinwa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stepp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stepp tries to clinch
and Makinwa counters with a good low kick that Stepp was not able to check.
Makinwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepp can do to turn this around?
Makinwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stepp needs to keep his hands up - Makinwa had a free shot at his head there.
Makinwa throws a jab when Stepp was well out of range.
Stepp misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Makinwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa misses with a hook. Stepp ducked under it nicely.
Makinwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepp.
Makinwa lunges at Stepp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepp's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepp manages to avoid it.
Makinwa connects with the punch.
Stepp moves out of range as Makinwa strikes.
Stepp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makinwa moves away from the strike by Stepp.
Makinwa throws a leg kick which misses Stepp's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepp tries to avoid it.
Makinwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepp moves out of range of the strikes.
Makinwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makinwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makinwa scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepp ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Stepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Makinwa tenderised Stepp's leg. Stepp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makinwa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stepp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stepp checks a low kick from Makinwa.
Stepp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makinwa tries to avoid it but Stepp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makinwa to the ground. Makinwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stepp.
Stepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stepp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makinwa to score with a decent uppercut.

Oooooh!!! Makinwa has knocked Stepp down with a huge combo! Makinwa steps away and waves a wobbly Stepp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Stepp is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makinwa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stepp to the canvas! Stepp doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Makinwa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugor Makinwa!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reyes
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190 cm
30
202 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

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29
226 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoover has a takedown stuffed.
Hoover closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ada Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.

Hoover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard but Hoover has passed into side control.
Reyes regains half guard.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Hoover is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes is refusing to be controlled, as Hoover sits in half guard.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.

Reyes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoover.
Reyes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoover's back!
Hoover rolls, trying to escape but Reyes keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoover just trying to survive but Reyes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hoover staying busy and making it hard for Reyes to control.
Reyes not allowing Hoover to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hoover's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Hoover right now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes catches Hoover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Reyes misses
letting Hoover counter with a right hand.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.

Hoover throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoover finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoover is controlling him.
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoover's guard.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ada Reyes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoover closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Ada Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Reyes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoover looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.

Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Reyes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
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!
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reyes misses with some punches.
Hoover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reyes prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoover avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Reyes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reyes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Reyes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Reyes.
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!
Reyes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Hoover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Reyes jabs Hoover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoover motions for Reyes to come forward. Hoover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes with a jab.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Hoover's body.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Hoover is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?

Reyes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reyes looking to throw knees to the head but Hoover is blocking nicely.
Reyes lands an uppercut.
Hoover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reyes is pressed up against the cage. Hoover has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reyes down to the mat. Reyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Reyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoover, pushing him back against the cage.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Reyes manages to get underhooks.
Hoover goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Hoover's body.
Hoover wants to stay close but Reyes steps back to make room for something. Hoover seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Reyes and Hoover drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ada Reyes!
Ada Reyes retains his light heavyweight title!

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