Checkmate Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 5905 p4p, 480 weight class) and Ramo Jebenjas (ranked 4879 p4p, 441 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nemera
vs
Jebenjas

185 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marv Nemera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramo Jebenjas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebenjas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jebenjas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nemera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jebenjas gets a clinch.
Jebenjas is looking to break free of the clinch but Nemera has double underhooks.
Nemera is working for takedown but Jebenjas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jebenjas is trying to push Nemera away but Nemera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Jebenjas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nemera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marv Nemera!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Graham (ranked 4824 p4p, 490 weight class) and Shao Khan (ranked 4825 p4p, 489 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.

Graham
vs
Khan

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shao Khan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Graham was looking to counter with a kick there.

Khan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khan off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Khan right now.

Graham patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khan tries to escape but Graham has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khan trying to control the hands but Graham breaks the grip.
Graham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Khan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Khan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Graham working for a choke but Khan is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Graham is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Khan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Graham has the hooks in. Khan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Graham biding his time, looking for the opening.
Graham is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Graham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan can't escape the position.
Khan trying to control the action but Graham just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Khan trying to control the position but Graham manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graham controlling the positon.

Khan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Graham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Graham is now in Khan's guard.
Graham advances position into side control!
Graham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Willy Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Graham controls the position from side control.
Khan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graham landing punches.
Graham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khan can't escape the position.
Graham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.
Graham looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Graham content just to control the position here.
Graham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graham unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Graham working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Graham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graham drops a big elbow. That's hurt Khan! More shots from Graham and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Graham!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Coles (ranked 5226 p4p, 457 weight class) and Martin Chandler (ranked 4956 p4p, 447 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coles
vs
Chandler

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt

and Coles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Coles trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coles off and has taken his back!
Chandler wants to control but Coles manages to buck him off and is now in Chandler's guard! Nice work there by Coles!

Coles has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coles's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles scores with a nice shot.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles looking to control.
Coles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coles tries to get out of the position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Coles has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles wants to control the position but Chandler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coles is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler moves into full mount! Coles won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a couple of good shots and Coles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coles just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chandler's guard. Nice work there by Coles.
Coles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Coles tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coles trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Chandler 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.

Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.

Coles looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Coles drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.

Chandler kicks Coles off and gets to his feet.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.

Chandler closes the distance and pushes Coles back into the cage.
Chandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Coles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Coles controlling the position.
Coles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coles has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Coles is blocking nicely.
Coles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles trying to control here.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Coles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

Coles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Coles is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Coles's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.

Coles working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chandler throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range.

Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coles wants to get up but he can't break Chandler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Coles, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Coles against the cage but Coles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Coles persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChandler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.

Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coles sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Chandler is working for a kimura but Coles is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Coles.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Demetrious Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Chandler.

Coles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coles wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Chandler is now in Coles's guard.
Demetrious Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coles is wriggling around but Chandler manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Chandler.
I've got Chandler 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Chandler!
Martin Chandler 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
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hitter (ranked 3151 p4p, 283 weight class) and Eriks Podkalns (ranked 5584 p4p, 400 weight class). Eriks Podkalns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hitter
vs
Podkalns

208 cm
23
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hollywood Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eriks Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podkalns scores with a head kick. Hitter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.

Hitter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitter lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
Podkalns is staying active underneath Hitter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Podkalns is trying to stand.
Podkalns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter trying to control the action but Podkalns is working from the bottom.
Hitter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Podkalns pushes Hitter off looking to stand but Hitter dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Hitter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
Podkalns told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Podkalns 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.

Hitter is looking for a kimura here.
Hitter lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podkalns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hitter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hitter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitter working Podkalns over with strikes.
Hitter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Podkalns is not content to let Hitter control the position.

Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Podkalns wants to get back to his feet.

Hitter seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter winds up and cracks Podkalns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitter passes to full mount!
Podkalns is squirming around, avoiding Hitter's attempts to control the action.
Podkalns prevents Hitter from taking his back.
Hitter lands a big shot there that rocks Podkalns but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Podkalns is trying to stand up.
Hitter landing strikes from the mount.
Hitter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hitter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitter misses with a body shot.
Hitter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Podkalns can do to turn this around?
Hitter misses with a double jab.

Hitter dives in and scores a takedown into Podkalns's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Podkalns manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hitter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Podkalns connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podkalns lands with a slapping head kick.
Podkalns throws a nice head kick!
Podkalns is looking to clinch but Hitter is avoiding it.

Podkalns rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.

Hitter has clasped his hands together around Podkalns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Podkalns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitter is trying to ground and pound but Podkalns uses the momentary lack of control by Hitter to regain half guard.
Podkalns is trying to stand up here but Hitter is controlling him well.

Hitter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Podkalns is just riding it out for now. Hitter eventually gives up the hold.

Podkalns manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Podkalns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hitter manages to break the clinch.
Hitter keeps the fight on the outside.

Hitter gets the takedown into side control.
Hitter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hitter working the strikes but Podkalns uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Podkalns tries to kick Hitter off but Hitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Podkalns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Podkalns is trying to stand back up but Hitter is controlling him

Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter wants to pass to mount but Podkalns is defending the position.
Podkalns is looking to escape.
Hitter slips a nice elbow through Podkalns's hands, connecting with Podkalns's forehead.
Hitter is looking to take a break and control but Podkalns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitter scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Podkalns is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitter.
Hitter is looking to take a break and control but Podkalns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.

Hitter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podkalns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitter.

Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eriks Podkalns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hollywood Hitter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into Podkalns's guard.

Podkalns pushes Hitter off and scrambles back to his feet.

Podkalns tries to keep at a distance but Hitter has taken the fight into the clinch.

Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitter showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitter trying to control from half guard but Podkalns is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Podkalns kicks Hitter off and gets back to his feet.

Hitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Podkalns tries to kick Hitter off but Hitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hitter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hitter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podkalns's head.

Hitter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Podkalns tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hitter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hollywood Hitter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jordan (ranked 3947 p4p, 392 weight class) and Rubber McBendy (ranked 5701 p4p, 487 weight class). Craig Jordan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jordan
vs
McBendy

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubber McBendy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.

McBendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBendy.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBendy is looking to clinch.

McBendy gets caught napping as Jordan dives in and scores a takedown. McBendy manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jordan distracts McBendy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy working a defensive guard here.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBendy is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBendy trying to control the position.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBendy tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
McBendy shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubber McBendy.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBendy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jordan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jordan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBendy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jordan has passed into side control.
McBendy seems a little lost for a moment, as Jordan dominates the positioning.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan controlling from side mount.
McBendy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jordan is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordan to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McBendy trying to control here.

McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jordan connects with a nice short shot to McBendy's temple.
McBendy wants to sweep but Jordan has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McBendy wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
McBendy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBendy scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBendy preventing the sweep.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBendy is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jordan is looking to sweep but instead, McBendy has passed into half guard.
McBendy is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBendy prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBendy fails with the takedown

and Jordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jordan jumps guard.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a closed guard, preventing McBendy from standing up.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBendy wants to get up but he can't break Jordan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBendy shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four 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.
McBendy moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.

Jordan forces McBendy back against the cage and clinches.

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

McBendy feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, McBendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McBendy dives into side control.

McBendy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jordan is avoiding damage well.
McBendy is trying to move to mount but Jordan reverses beautifully and ends up in McBendy's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Jordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McBendy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBendy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan is looking to counter with head kicks.

McBendy tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBendy tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually McBendy drops back down to his feet.
McBendy stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy stalling in the clinch.

Jordan has picked McBendy up - he's going for a ride! Jordan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan passes into side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Craig Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBendy regains half guard.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jordan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jordan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jordan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McBendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet here but Jordan is keeping cool and he's managed to take McBendy's back.
Jordan controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBendy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy McBendy right now.
McBendy turns into Jordan and is now in his guard.
Jordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBendy manages to get himself to full guard.

Jordan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McBendy looking for subs off his back but Jordan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubber McBendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Jordan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuwanah Buhlshk (ranked 5150 p4p, 469 weight class) and Rand Al Thor (ranked 6526 p4p, 510 weight class). The key to victory for Yuwanah Buhlshk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Buhlshk
vs
Al Thor

176 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuwanah Buhlshk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rand Al Thor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Thor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buhlshk is fending him off so far but Al Thor persists. Nope, Buhlshk circles away and we're back to standing.
Buhlshk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Thor eats them both and turns towards Buhlshk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Al Thor dodges the punch combination from Buhlshk.
Yuwanah Buhlshk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buhlshk tries to bum rush Al Thor with a series of wild strikes but Al Thor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Thor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buhlshk with a body shot.
Buhlshk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Thor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Buhlshk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Thor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Al Thor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Thor uses his free foot to push down on Buhlshk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buhlshk.

Al Thor is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Buhlshk is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Buhlshk flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Al Thor anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Buhlshk and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Al Thor slips an arm under Buhlshk chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Al Thor has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Al Thor is squeezing on Buhlshk like an anaconda would it's prey. Buhlshk fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rand Al Thor!
Our winner, Rand Al Thor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 21756 p4p, 576 weight class) and Schwifty McIrish (ranked 5999 p4p, 530 weight class). Gustav Rinaldi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rinaldi
vs
McIrish

198 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Schwifty McIrish!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIrish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rinaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIrish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rinaldi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIrish tries for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away easily

and Rinaldi counters with a nice double leg into side control. McIrish won't be happy with that.
McIrish tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Rinaldi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McIrish taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustav Rinaldi!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between TwoPiece Soda (ranked 5155 p4p, 465 weight class) and Rocky Falcone (ranked 6386 p4p, 498 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Soda
vs
Falcone

186 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TwoPiece Soda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone misses with the combination.
Soda tries to counter by clinching up but Falcone breaks away and moves out of range.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Soda's body.
Falcone lands a head shot.

Falcone gets caught flat footed, as Soda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Falcone holds on and takes a little breather.
Falcone 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.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Soda is really struggling to control Falcone but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda distracts Falcone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soda trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Soda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone 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.
Falcone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soda trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soda passes Falcone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soda is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone wants to get back to full guard.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Falcone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Falcone misses with the combination.
Soda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soda looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soda manages to avoid it.
Soda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Soda closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Soda pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Soda moved out of range.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soda.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Soda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Falcone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Soda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Soda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Falcone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soda trying to control from half guard but Falcone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soda.

Soda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falcone is just riding it out for now. Soda eventually gives up the hold.
Soda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is refusing to be controlled, as Soda sits in half guard.
Soda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Falcone looking for a kimura from the bottom but Soda passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 TwoPiece Soda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soda moves away.
Soda wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Falcone.
Soda shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl out of it but Soda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TwoPiece Soda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soda.
A punch combination from Falcone misses.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone throws a right hand that Soda ducks under and follows up with a left that Soda also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Falcone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Soda avoids nicely.
Falcone throws a jab when Soda was well out of range.
Rocky Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Soda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Falcone is not content to let Soda control the position.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falcone!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Falcone?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soda has control of Falcone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Falcone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Soda lands a nice shot to the head.

Soda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Falcone is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Falcone flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Falcone and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soda slips an arm under Falcone chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soda is squeezing on Falcone like an anaconda would it's prey. Falcone fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TwoPiece Soda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bauwe (ranked 4998 p4p, 462 weight class) and Van Der Veer Jr (ranked 6472 p4p, 508 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bauwe
vs
Der Veer Jr

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Bauwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Veer Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Der Veer Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Der Veer Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bauwe swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Der Veer Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bauwe, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bauwe working aggressively here.

Der Veer Jr is trying to trip Bauwe. He has hold of a leg but Bauwe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Der Veer Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Der Veer Jr stops Bauwe from standing up.
Der Veer Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Veer Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bauwe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Der Veer Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Veer Jr taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Van Der Veer Jr!