LEGACY OF AMSTERDAM FC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Darawyt (ranked 5853 p4p, 24673 weight class) and Lance Walker (ranked 581 p4p, 681 weight class). Lance Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenneth Darawyt's chin.

Darawyt
vs
Walker

178 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
175
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Kenneth Darawyt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch up but Darawyt circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darawyt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Darawyt catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darawyt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darawyt connects with a solid leg kick.
Darawyt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darawyt lands a head shot.
Darawyt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawyt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darawyt with a nice calf kick.
Darawyt jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darawyt lands a front kick.
Darawyt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darawyt pushes Walker away with a front kick.
Walker looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Darawyt.
Kenneth Darawyt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darawyt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Darawyt.
Walker moves forwards but Darawyt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darawyt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker tries to move into range but Darawyt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Darawyt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darawyt punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Darawyt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenneth Darawyt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darawyt scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darawyt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

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

Walker is rocked!
Darawyt throws a monster overhand right that drops Walker! Darawyt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Darawyt!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Franklin (ranked 6622 p4p, 5158 weight class) and Tagir Magomedov (ranked 611 p4p, 552 weight class). Frank Franklin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Franklin
vs
Magomedov

190 cm
18
169
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
183
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tagir Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magomedov!
Franklin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.

Franklin is rocked!
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!
Magomedov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Franklin is out on his feet! Magomedov sets himself and nearly takes Franklin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tagir Magomedov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Udrich (ranked 4399 p4p, 4612 weight class) and Mitsu Misawa (ranked 507 p4p, 528 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Udrich
vs
Misawa

191 cm
22
184
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
174
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Udrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udrich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Udrich throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Udrich throws a body punch but Misawa moves out of range.
Udrich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tim Udrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Udrich throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa connects with a body shot.
Udrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Udrich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Udrich throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Udrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Misawa works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Udrich misses the target.
No joy there for Udrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Udrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Udrich falls off balance throwing a combination

and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Udrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Udrich takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Udrich.
Misawa pushes Udrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Misawa as the two fighters clinch.
Udrich takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udrich throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Udrich up against the cage.
Misawa cracks Udrich with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Misawa avoids the elbow strike from Udrich, against the cage.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa lands an uppercut.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Udrich.
Misawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udrich.
Udrich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udrich lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Udrich.
Udrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Udrich fails to land.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udrich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Udrich scores with a shoulder strike.
Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Udrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa avoiding damage as Udrich throws knees to the body.
Udrich has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Udrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Misawa lands an elbow just above Udrich 's eye.

Tim Udrich's cut is getting worse.
Udrich missing with knees to the body.
Udrich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Udrich tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa avoiding damage as Udrich throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Udrich.
Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Udrich missing with knees to the body.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udrich tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Udrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Udrich tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut.
That's time! Udrich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good shot there by Udrich.
Udrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misawa on the side of the head.
Udrich throws a big shot that misses.
Udrich misses the jab.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Udrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Misawa wants to counter the offense by Udrich and move into the clinch position.
Udrich misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Misawa misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Misawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa scores with a body shot.
Udrich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Misawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Udrich shrugs off.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Udrich misses with some punches.
Udrich has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Udrich is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Udrich has his back to the cage.
Udrich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Udrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Misawa avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Udrich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Udrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Udrich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Udrich fails to land.
Udrich letting Misawa take a breather here.
Misawa is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Udrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Udrich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Misawa tries to work over Udrich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Udrich dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Tim Udrich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udrich's defenses.

Jeez, Tim Udrich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsu Misawa!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Magomedov (ranked 3231 p4p, 3254 weight class) and Aslan Magomedov (ranked 398 p4p, 400 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.

Magomedov
vs
Magomedov

180 cm
19
182
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Shamil Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aslan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aslan Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shamil Magomedov!
Aslan Magomedov advances to full mount.

Aslan Magomedov wants to finish this one by submission but Shamil Magomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aslan Magomedov.
Aslan Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamil Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Aslan Magomedov 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Aslan Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Aslan Magomedov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shamil Magomedov is now in Aslan Magomedov's guard. A big mistake from Aslan Magomedov there, giving up the dominant position!
Aslan Magomedov is trying to control the position but Shamil Magomedov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aslan Magomedov has his foot on Shamil Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamil Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Aslan Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Aslan Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamil Magomedov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamil Magomedov pushing down on Aslan Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shamil Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shamil Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Aslan Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aslan Magomedov is looking for a sweep.

Shamil Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aslan Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aslan Magomedov wants to control but Shamil Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan Magomedov regains half guard.
Shamil Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamil Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Aslan Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aslan Magomedov wants to control but Shamil Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamil Magomedov passes into side control, despite Aslan Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Aslan Magomedov is trying to control Shamil Magomedov's posture but Shamil Magomedov avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamil Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Aslan Magomedov denies him.

Shamil Magomedov tries for a kimura but Aslan Magomedov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamil Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslan Magomedov keeps working.
Shamil Magomedov has control of an arm but Aslan Magomedov manages to advance to Shamil Magomedov's back!
Shamil Magomedov is trying to break free.

Shamil Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aslan Magomedov controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Aslan Magomedov.
Aslan Magomedov struggling to land strikes to the head as Shamil Magomedov covers up.
Aslan Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aslan Magomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Shamil Magomedov buck him off.

Aslan Magomedov looking to break Shamil Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shamil Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Aslan Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Aslan Magomedov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shamil Magomedov is defending well though. Aslan Magomedov let's go of the attempt for now.
Aslan Magomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Aslan Magomedov looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamil Magomedov wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shamil Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aslan Magomedov wants to control but Shamil Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslan Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Aslan Magomedov trying to control but Shamil Magomedov postures up.
Aslan Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Shamil Magomedov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan Magomedov won't allow Shamil Magomedov to pass to mount.

Aslan Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamil Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Aslan Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Aslan Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamil Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Aslan Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aslan Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's two 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.

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

Aslan Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aslan Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Aslan Magomedov is trying to control. Shamil Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aslan Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Shamil Magomedov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslan Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Aslan Magomedov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shamil Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Shamil Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Aslan Magomedov is holding on here and Shamil Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Aslan Magomedov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shamil Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shamil Magomedov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Christ (ranked 2202 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Nikola Nikolović (ranked 279 p4p, 521 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Christ
vs
Nikolović

185 cm
22
170
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
178
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Nikolović!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolović lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nikola Nikolović seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolović falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nikolović tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nikolović.
Nikolović throws a leg kick but Christ checks it.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolović is just out of range.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nikolović.
Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nikolović scores with a nice strike.
Nikolović tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
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!
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolović.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolović throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolović cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Nikolović misses
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolović falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christ!
Judah Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolović fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ scores with a head kick.
Christ throws a head kick that half lands.

Nikolović is rocked!
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolović is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Nikolović pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Christ tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolović throws a combination that misses
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikolović is holding his hands too far apart here. Christ throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nikolović is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Judah Christ!
A very excited looking Judah Christ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Nikola Nikolović was interviewed post fight and said 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.