QFC Tournament 781 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Tove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tove
vs
Gomez

225 cm
18
251 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Tove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Tove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Gomez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez thinks about the counter body kick.
Tove shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tove gets slowly back to his feet.
Tove goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tove. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Tove tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.

Gomez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to pass to mount but Tove is defending the position.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Tove is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tove controlling the position well.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Tove is having none of it.
Tove trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tove.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tove somewhat.
Gomez throws a body punch but Tove moves out of range.
Tove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Tove tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tove somewhat.
Tove is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tove's waist but Tove gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Tove pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gomez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tove is not content to let Gomez control the position.

Gomez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tove as he works his way to full guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Tove keeps moving.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tove tries to clinch up

and Gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tove keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Tove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tove cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tove is fighting to break Gomez's control of his arms but Gomez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Tove postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tove looking to pass the guard.
Tove sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tove stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Tove trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Tove controlling from the top position.
Tove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tove trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Tove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tove. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tove.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez leaves Tove with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Tove.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tove blocks the body kick.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Tove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tove enables Gomez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tove manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tove is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand but Tove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gomez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tove.
Gomez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Gomez moves into the clinch.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tove doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tove's half guard.
Tove has hold of Gomez's hands but Gomez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Gomez there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Tove dodges it nicely.
Tove is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tove keeps working.
Gomez moves nicely into side control.
Gomez taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tove tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez controls the position.

Gomez tries for a kimura but Tove is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tove is trying to improve his position.
Tove is looking to get back to his feet here but Gomez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tove's back.

Gomez tightening his grip on Tove, looking for the choke.
Gomez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomez gets his way!
Tove holding on to Gomez's left wrist, preventing the choke.

Gomez working for a choke but Tove is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez tries to get the hooks in deep but Tove pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Joe Gomez!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Joe Gomez!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Joe Gomez!

Joe Gomez wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Owning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Killborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Owning
vs
Killborne

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Owning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Killborne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owning lands with a nice combination. Killborne backs away looking to recover.
Owning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owning missing with a left hand there. Killborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killborne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Owning throws a hook but Killborne avoids it easily.
Owning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owning misses with a hook

and Killborne counters by clinching up.

Killborne breaks the clinch.
Owning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Killborne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killborne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killborne gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Owning lands a head shot.
Owning throws a combination that misses

and Killborne moves into the clinch.
Owning has had enough of the clinch but Killborne keeps him there for the moment.

Killborne breaks the clinch.
Owning lands a really nice looking cross but Killborne seems unphased.
Owning misses the body punch

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

Killborne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killborne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owning trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killborne's guard.
Owning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Killborne is controlling Owning's posture.
Killborne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Killborne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Ackermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norris Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ackermann
vs
Norton

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
294 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
As Norton looks to move away, Ackermann throws a big counter combo but Norton just gets out of the way.
Ackermann ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ackermann staying out of range there.
Norton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ackermann manages to avoid it.
Norton scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ackermann misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton misses with the combination.

Norton lands a left and a right that send Ackermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ackermann is rocked!
Norton throws a combination that misses

and Ackermann counters by clinching up.
Oh Ackermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ackermann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norton uses from the top position.
Ackermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Norton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norton passes Ackermann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ackermann wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ackermann controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norton decides to return to a standing position.

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

Ackermann clinches with his opponent.
Ackermann has Norton pressed against the cage, preventing Norton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Ackermann won't allow it.
Ackermann lands a right hand.
Norton is trying to push Ackermann away but Ackermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norton working hard to break the clinch.
Ackermann is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ackermann decides to pull guard.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton trying to control but Ackermann is working from the bottom.
Norton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackermann is retaining full guard.
Norton wants to stand but Ackermann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ackermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norton on the ground.
Ackermann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norton is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ackermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norton is working away from the top position though.
Norton wants to free his trapped foot but Ackermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ackermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norton is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ackermann tries to roll over but Norton keeps him under control.
Norton trying to control the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton moves out of range as Ackermann throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Norton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ackermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ackermann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Ackermann's defenses.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ackermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ackermann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton throws a right hand that Ackermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Ackermann also avoids with ease.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Norton swings widly with a right hand
and Ackermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ackermann closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Ackermann is pushing Norton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackermann fails to pull guard.
Ackermann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ackermann jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.

Ackermann pushes Norton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ackermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Ackermann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton tries to bum rush Ackermann with a series of wild strikes but Ackermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Norton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton with a hook.
Ackermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Ackermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton throws a right and a left that Ackermann avoids nicely.
Norton swinging wildly here.

Ackermann closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Ackermann tries for a takedown but Norton manages to get underhooks.
Ackermann tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ackermann back against the cage.

Ackermann manages to break the clinch.

Ackermann clinches with his opponent.

Ackermann breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton cracks Ackermann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Ackermann shoots in.
No joy there for Norton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norton avoids the head kick by Ackermann.
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Ackermann on that attempt.

Norton lands a left and a right that send Ackermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton tries to bum rush Ackermann with a series of wild strikes but Ackermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Ackermann's head back.
Norton with a nice cross.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Ackermann attempts a counter takedown but Norton avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton lands an overhand right.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackermann tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ackermann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.

Ackermann clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton wants to stall.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton lands a two punch combo.
Aiden Ackermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ackermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norton pinned against the cage. Norton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ackermann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ackermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Oooooh!!! Norton has knocked Ackermann down with a huge combo! Norton steps away and waves a wobbly Ackermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Ackermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton misses with a combination

and Ackermann moves into the clinch.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Ackermann's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Ackermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton taking a breather.
Norton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ackermann prevents it.
Ackermann is struggling to control the position.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Ackermann keeps him there for the moment.
Ackermann keeps control of Norton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ackermann is looking for a takedown.
Ackermann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ackermann has him pressed against the cage.
Ackermann is trying to drag Norton to the mat but Norton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ackermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton tries to work over Ackermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ackermann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton passes Ackermann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Norton is nestled in close to Ackermann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Norton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ackermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norton is trying to control. Ackermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throwing shots but Ackermann is blocking nicely.

Norton seems to be working for a kimura but Ackermann defends the submission attempt.

Norton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Norton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norton is taking a breather. Ackermann 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.
Ackermann is looking for a sweep. Norton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norton trying to control the action but Ackermann is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Norris Norton!

Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Desimpedidos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Agapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Desimpedidos
vs
Agapov

190 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chico Desimpedidos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bogdan Agapov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agapov fails with the takedown.
Agapov looks to land a combination but Desimpedidos avoids it well.
Desimpedidos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agapov wants to clinch but Desimpedidos slips to the side
and Desimpedidos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agapov shoots in looking for a takedown but Desimpedidos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agapov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Desimpedidos 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.
Agapov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Desimpedidos controls the pace.
Desimpedidos passes into half guard.
Desimpedidos slows the pace down in half guard.
Desimpedidos uses his free foot to push down on Agapov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Agapov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desimpedidos looking to secure an arm triangle but Agapov defends it well.
Desimpedidos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Desimpedidos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Agapov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Agapov has given up his back here.

Desimpedidos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Agapov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Desimpedidos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chico Desimpedidos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Jagannath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercer MacBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jagannath
vs
MacBain

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Jagannath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mercer MacBain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacBain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jagannath's waist but Jagannath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacBain off to one side.
Jagannath shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jagannath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacBain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jagannath takes a step back to recover.
MacBain dives in for a single leg takedown but Jagannath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Jagannath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jagannath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

MacBain throws Jagannath to one side and escapes!
Jagannath walks into a straight right hand from MacBain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacBain lands a slapping body shot.
MacBain fails with the takedown
and MacBain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Mercer MacBain has been cut.
Jayson Jagannath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercer MacBain.
Jagannath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacBain tries to avoid it but Jagannath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacBain to the ground. MacBain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacBain is defended easily by Jagannath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagannath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jagannath circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacBain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacBain fails with a takedown attempt.
MacBain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacBain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jagannath closes the distance and clinches.
Jagannath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacBain wants to break the clinch but can't.

MacBain pulls guard effortlessly.
Jagannath wants to stand and escape but instead MacBain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

MacBain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jagannath's guard.

MacBain stands up from Jagannath's guard - MacBain perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacBain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jagannath moves into the clinch.

Jagannath breaks the clinch.
Jagannath closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jagannath is breathing heavily.
Jagannath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacBain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body kick from MacBain.
Jagannath fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from MacBain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacBain is looking to clinch but Jagannath is avoiding it.

MacBain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jagannath quickly recovers to half guard.
MacBain working Jagannath over with strikes.
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!

Jagannath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

MacBain maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jagannath could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacBain has cracked it and Jagannath is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacBain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mercer MacBain!
Mercer MacBain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tage McNutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeha Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McNutt
vs
Lung

194 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tage McNutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yeha Lung!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNutt throws a body punch but Lung moves out of range.
Tage McNutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lung.
McNutt misses with the combination.
Lung fails with a takedown attempt.
McNutt misses with a wild combination.
McNutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Lung tries to get set, McNutt tries to push him back and clinch up but Lung manages to avoid the attempt.
McNutt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McNutt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lung. McNutt does a little dance to reset his feet.

McNutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt throwing strikes from guard but Lung blocks nicely.
McNutt controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNutt throws a big right hand that misses.
McNutt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNutt throws a strike aimed at the side of Lung's head but Lung avoids it well.
McNutt working away.
McNutt prevents Lung from escaping the position.
Lung is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McNutt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McNutt landing strikes from the mount and Lung is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNutt raining down shots from the mount!
McNutt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lung tries to reverse the position but McNutt maintains control.
Lung looks winded!
McNutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lung is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for McNutt! Lung is hurt baaadly! McNutt is firing away with more strikes - Lung is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tage McNutt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Bezymyanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Gross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezymyanny kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little Richard - Long Tall Sally. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bezymyanny
vs
Gross

188 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Bezymyanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Gross!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bezymyanny darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.

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

Bezymyanny closes the distance and pushes Gross back into the cage.
Gross tries to work over Bezymyanny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gross fails to pull guard.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross tries to clinch but Bezymyanny moves out of range.

Bezymyanny has managed to clinch.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross with a poor takedown

and Bezymyanny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bezymyanny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bezymyanny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bezymyanny counters with a shoot takedown. Gross fights it but they end up in guard.
Bezymyanny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bezymyanny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gross is trying to control the position but Bezymyanny postures up.
Gross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gross working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gross is working an open guard so Bezymyanny takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bezymyanny stalks Gross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gross's face. Gross staggers backwards, shaken.
Leo Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezymyanny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bezymyanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Gross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezymyanny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bezymyanny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Bezymyanny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bezymyanny closes the distance and clinches.
Bezymyanny leaning against his opponent.
Bezymyanny gets underhooks to prevent Gross's takedown attempt.
Bezymyanny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bezymyanny smiles and moves away.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross looks winded!

Bezymyanny moves into range and clinches up with Gross.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezymyanny scores with a four punch combination!
Bezymyanny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gross doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bezymyanny counters with a nice body shot.

Bezymyanny has Gross up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.

Bezymyanny clinches.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Bezymyanny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bezymyanny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bezymyanny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bezymyanny thuds his right hand into Gross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bezymyanny scores with a nice head shot.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
Bezymyanny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bezymyanny works over Gross's head and body with a nice combination.
Bezymyanny shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gross eats them both and turns towards Bezymyanny to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bezymyanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?
Gross misses with a takedown

and Bezymyanny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Gross.
A bit of stalling here from Bezymyanny.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bezymyanny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bezymyanny gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gross is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Bezymyanny lands with a straight right. Gross didn't see that one coming.
Gross tries to clinch but Bezymyanny moves away
and Bezymyanny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gross shoots and misses
and Bezymyanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bezymyanny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Gross is rocked!
Bezymyanny is stalking Gross. Gross circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bezymyanny, and it's lights out! Gross really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Dmitry Bezymyanny 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.