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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley has chosen Bitch/Lover as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alistair Rutten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rutten
vs
Finley

185 cm
22
201 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finley scores with a takedown into Rutten's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Rutten preventing the sweep.

Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Finley's legs - danger averted.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.

Finley has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.

Finley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Finley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutten is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Rutten's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finley wants to improve his position but instead Rutten has moved into half guard.
Rutten controlling the pace.

Finley looking for submissions off his back.
Finley is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Rutten works his foot free and advances to mount.
Finley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is looking to get to half guard.
Finley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Finley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rutten trying to control but Finley is having none of it.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Finley can't escape the position.
Rutten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rutten tries to control but Finley wriggling away.
Finley is looking to improve his position but Rutten isn't that keen on the idea.

Rutten wants to finish this one by submission but Finley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rutten.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finley is trying to escape the mount.
Rutten lands with some strikes.
Rutten tries to control but Finley wriggling away.
Finley working to try and regain half guard.
Finley tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Finley actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutten throws the left hand but Finley avoids the punch easily.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten throws a jab when Finley was well out of range.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Finley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Finley off the cage and back into rage.

Rutten instigates a clinch.
Finley gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Finley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finley avoids it.
Finley wants a takedown.
Rutten lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brad Finley has been cut.
Rutten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Finley's leg. Finley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Finley's leg but Finley calmly moves out of range.
Finley scores with the left hand. Rutten knows he should have avoided that one.
Finley misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finley's knee momentarily.
Finley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a head kick.
Alistair Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Finley is breathing heavily.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Finley misses
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.
Finley throws a lazy head kick
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Finley looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination!
Finley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Finley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finley misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finley's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rutten clinches up with Finley and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body.
Rutten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.

Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finley takes a kick to the side of the head.

Rutten takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rutten.
Finley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. Finley won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finley's calf.
Finley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Rutten lands a nice shot that snaps Finley's head back.
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finley.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Finley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutten to score with a decent uppercut.
Finley misses with a hook to the body
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Finley misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. Finley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Finley keeps it at a distance.
Finley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finley.

Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Finley takes it in his stride.
Rutten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finley has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a nice leg kick.

Rutten feints and as Finley raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Rutten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Finley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rutten throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.
Finley looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten tries to move into range but Finley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Finley misses
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Finley loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Finley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
Finley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Finley scores with a four punch combination!
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Rutten misses
and Finley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutten is defended easily by Finley.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Finley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutten.
Rutten tries a low kick but Finley avoids it.
Rutten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finley looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Finley misses with a body kick.
Finley swinging wildly here.
Rutten throws a body punch but Finley moves out of range.
Finley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Finley cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley misses with a takedown
and Rutten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutten.
Finley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Finley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Finley trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Finley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rutten is avoiding damage well.
Alistair Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finley in side control, throwing shots but Rutten defends.
Rutten wants to control but Finley postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Finley throws a combination that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Finley.
Finley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finley.
Finley checks a low kick from Rutten.
Rutten slips a straight right by Finley.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alistair Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Rutten cracks the inside of Finley's front leg.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alistair Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten needs to keep his hands up - Finley had a free shot at his head there.
Finley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Finley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finley's calf.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Brad Finley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Rutten.
Well Rutten 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Rutten!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brealey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brealey
vs
Paulson

177 cm
24
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Brealey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brealey lands a nice hook to Paulson's body. Paulson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paulson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brealey.
Paulson slips a straight right by Brealey.
A big left from Paulson misses.
Paulson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alex Brealey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brealey throws a hook but Paulson avoids it easily.
Brealey throws a leg kick but Paulson checks it.
Paulson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brealey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulson misses with a wild combination.
Paulson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brealey.
Brealey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Robert Paulson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Brealey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brealey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Paulson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brealey.
Brealey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brealey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paulson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brealey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brealey misses with a body shot.
Brealey throws a body punch but Paulson moves out of range.
Paulson misses with a hook. Brealey ducked under it nicely.
Brealey lands a jab to the nose.
Brealey slips a jab and a cross from Paulson.
Brealey scoring well with a low kick there.
Brealey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paulson looks to land a left hand but Brealey moved out of range nicely.
Paulson drops his hands momentarily and Brealey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brealey dodges the punch combination from Paulson.
Paulson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brealey on the side of the head.

Paulson gets tackled into the cage by Brealey. Brealey maintains the clinch.
Brealey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulson.
Brealey gets through Paulson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brealey scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brealey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brealey lands a body shot.
Paulson looks gassed!
Brealey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Brealey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Brealey.

Paulson is rocked!
Brealey is struggling to control the position.
Brealey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brealey finish him?
Still in the clinch, Brealey scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brealey.

Brealey pulls guard successfully.
Brealey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brealey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Brealey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paulson defend it? Brealey steps over the head and cranks it - Paulson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brealey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Brealey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Krantz
vs
Hari

196 cm
22
274 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

197 cm
20
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Krantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari jabs Krantz right on the nose. Krantz blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Krantz.
Nice jab there from Krantz.
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krantz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hari tries to clinch but Krantz moves out of range.
Krantz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hari sprawls well. Hari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krantz gets slowly back to his feet.
Hari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Krantz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krantz not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krantz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hari for as long as he can get away with.
Hari wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krantz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krantz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krantz with the ground and pound from mount.
Krantz controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari really wants to buck Krantz off and get back to his feet.
Hari is squirming around, avoiding Krantz's attempts to control the action.
Hari tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krantz working for a submission but Hari is keeping him at bay.
Hari is looking to improve his position but Krantz isn't that keen on the idea.
Hari regains half guard.
Krantz not doing much here.
Krantz trying to mount his opponent but Hari defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krantz controlling the action here.
Krantz throwing shots but Hari is blocking nicely.
Krantz trying to control from half guard but Hari is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krantz with a jab.
Hari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hari wants to clinch up but Krantz keeps it at a distance.
Krantz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zachary Krantz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krantz tries for a takedown but Hari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krantz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krantz!

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

It looks like Zachary Krantz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krantz keeps the fight on the outside.
Hari walks into a jab.
Krantz scores with a jab to the head.
Krantz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hari tries to clinch up but Krantz circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Krantz coming out on top.

Krantz cracks Hari with a big right hand and Hari goes down!

Hari is rocked!

It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Krantz is pushing down on Hari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hari is fighting to maintain full guard but Krantz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hari is still in real trouble! Can Krantz finish him?
Hari is breathing heavily.
Krantz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hari seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Krantz connects with a nice short shot to Hari's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hari is looking to get back to is feet but Krantz passes into side control.

Krantz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hari looks calm but he's in trouble here. Krantz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hari is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Krantz lets go of the hold and Hari can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zachary Krantz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes into the arena with up with the Cock blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malone
vs
Gerous

189 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
198 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gerous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gerous misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Malone wants to control but Gerous postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone gets back to half guard.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerous's back!
Gerous is trying to break free.
Malone is trying to stick to Gerous's back but Gerous is turning into Malone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerous.

Gerous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gerous, into his guard.
Gerous manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gerous.

Gerous is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malone!

Gerous is looking for a triangle here but Malone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Malone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gerous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone controlling the action here.

Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerous tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Malone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Malone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is looking to improve his position but Malone isn't that keen on the idea.
Malone controlling his opponent.
Gerous working to try and regain half guard.

That's four 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.
Malone lands a big shot there that rocks Gerous but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Malone controlling from the full mount.
Gerous is looking to improve his position but Malone isn't that keen on the idea.
Malone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malone tries to clinch but Gerous is having none of it.
Gerous tries to clinch but Malone moves away
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerous thinking.

Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone swings for the body but Gerous moves out of range.

Malone pushes Gerous up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dan Gerous has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Malone.
Gerous missing with knees to the body.
Malone avoiding damage.
Malone tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerous avoids the damage to the body.
Gerous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerous is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gerous up against the cage.
Gerous is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Gerous tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gerous misses with a knee strike.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Gerous.
Malone lands an elbow just above Gerous 's eye.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gerous blocks it with crossed arms.
Gerous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Gerous tries to tie him up.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.

Malone manages to break the clinch.

Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerous just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
Gerous is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Gerous into the cage.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Gerous is blocking nicely.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.

Malone darts in and clinches Gerous up against the cage.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gerous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Mick Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Malone pushes Gerous up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gerous takes a knee to the side of the body.

Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone lands a front kick.
Gerous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mick Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone throws a combination. Gerous tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Gerous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerous misses with a shot to the body

and Malone counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gerous misses with the head strike.
Gerous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gerous tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malone.
Gerous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Gerous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Gerous in his tracks for a moment.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gerous's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Gerous being controlled against the cage.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Malone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gerous's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gerous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerous throws a left and a right that both miss

and Malone counters by clinching up.
Gerous trying to land knees to the body.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone landing knees to the body.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malone avoiding damage as Gerous throws knees to the body.
Gerous trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gerous into the cage.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Gerous's ribcage.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerous can do to turn this around?
Malone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gerous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone landing knees to the head.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Gerous with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone with a knee to the head.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Malone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malone lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malone lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Malone.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Gerous in his tracks for a moment.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gerous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone lands an elbow just above Gerous 's eye.

Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerous blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone misses with a body shot.

Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone lands an elbow just above Gerous 's eye.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Gerous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone swinging wildly here.
Malone cracks Gerous with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerous slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone lands with a slapping head kick.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone counters with a series of strikes. Gerous will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malone wants to clinch.
Gerous circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone counters with a thumping low kick.

Malone forces Gerous back against the cage and clinches.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mick Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gerous slowing the pace effectively.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
A short uppercut from Malone.
Dan Gerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerous slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone stuns Gerous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Malone closes the distance and pushes Gerous back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malone 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Malone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atreides's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HERE WE GOOOOO!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramsay's choice of entrance music: Can't Be Stopped. Badr Ramsay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Atreides
vs
Ramsay

187 cm
28
217 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Atreides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsay. No joy for Atreides on that attempt.
Ramsay lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramsay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsay scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atreides looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atreides shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsay pinned against the cage. Ramsay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Atreides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atreides throws a right and a left that Ramsay avoids nicely.
Ramsay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atreides is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atreides misses with a double jab.
Ramsay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Ramsay clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramsay manages to break the clinch.
Paul Atreides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atreides avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Ramsay thuds his shin into the meat of Atreides's side.
Atreides takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Paul Atreides has been cut.
Ramsay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badr Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Atreides gets tackled into the cage by Ramsay. Ramsay maintains the clinch.

Ramsay pulls guard successfully.
Ramsay pulls Atreides in close to his closed guard and prevents Atreides from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Atreides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramsay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atreides is working hard here to advance position.
Ramsay is controlling Atreides's posture.

Badr Ramsay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Atreides misses with a double jab.
Ramsay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atreides just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay scores with a head kick. Atreides tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramsay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atreides has a takedown stuffed.
Atreides fails to land with a series of punches.
Atreides shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsay pinned against the cage. Ramsay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Ramsay slams his shin into Atreides's torso.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Atreides. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ramsay sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Atreides to the ground! Ramsay dives into full mount looking to finish!
Ramsay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramsay content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramsay stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Ramsay lands but Atreides takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Ramsay.
That kick from Ramsay tenderised Atreides's leg. Atreides is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Atreides moves out of range.

Ramsay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atreides jumps guard but Ramsay stands there with Atreides around his waist. Atreides gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ramsay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsay.
Ramsay jabs Atreides to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramsay scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Atreides's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ramsay knocks Atreides to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Ramsay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atreides keeps working.

Ramsay decides to stand back up. Ramsay steps back and let's Atreides get back to his feet.
Paul Atreides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atreides shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramsay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atreides's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramsay wants to clinch.
Ramsay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramsay wants it to stay on the feet.
Atreides throws a series of punches but Ramsay avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atreides closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsay circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Atreides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atreides takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atreides takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramsay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atreides.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atreides misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramsay throws a nice head kick!
Ramsay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Atreides takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramsay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atreides will feel that in the morning.
Atreides takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramsay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Atreides moves out of range.
Ramsay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atreides looks to clinch
and Ramsay counters with a nice leg kick.

Ramsay has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ramsay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badr Ramsay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atreides misses with a double jab
and Ramsay counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Paul Atreides's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atreides tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsay throws a head kick that Atreides semi-blocks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atreides crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramsay - the referee stops the clock and Atreides gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramsay. Atreides manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atreides will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

A big head kick from Ramsay and Atreides is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Atreides is rocked!

Ramsay drops back looking for a leg! Atreides is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atreides manages to kick Ramsay off! Ramsay jumps back into Atreides's guard.
Ramsay is pushing down on Atreides's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atreides is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramsay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramsay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Atreides!
Atreides is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atreides stops Ramsay from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Atreides tries to hold on but Ramsay pushes him away.
Atreides is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramsay takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Atreides tries to break free.
Atreides manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramsay's guard. Nice work there by Atreides.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet but Atreides is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Atreides drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramsay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramsay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramsay!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay controls the position.
Atreides sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramsay uses his free foot to push down on Atreides's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atreides.
Atreides tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramsay wants to take Atreides's back here but Atreides is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ramsay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Atreides tries to improve his position but instead Ramsay has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Atreides's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramsay forces Atreides back against the cage and clinches.
Atreides drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atreides is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Atreides fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Atreides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atreides is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Atreides works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Atreides postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramsay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atreides, into his guard.
Ramsay wants to control from the top but Atreides keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atreides manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramsay manages to get himself to full guard.
Atreides wants to pass the guard but Ramsay is keeping the position.
Ramsay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay controlling the action here.
Atreides tries to get to full guard but Ramsay has control of the leg.
Atreides works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atreides has a closed guard, preventing Ramsay from standing up.

Atreides is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramsay defends well.
Atreides being controlled here, momentarily.
Atreides wants to stand but Ramsay is controlling the position.
Atreides wants to sweep here but Ramsay controlling him for the moment.

Atreides escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramsay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atreides is on top in guard.
Atreides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramsay swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Atreides sneaks back into half guard.
Atreides is looking to improve his position.
Atreides gets full guard.
Atreides trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ramsay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paul Atreides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Ramsay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Atreides working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramsay has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Badr Ramsay.
Well Ramsay 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Ramsay!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between BB Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. manly euro techno kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! BB Esko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Esko
vs
Santana

180 cm
20
203 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BB Esko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Esko enables Santana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santana trying to control but Esko is working from the bottom.
Esko wants to stand and escape but Santana is having none of it.
Santana advances position into side control!
Santana is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santana has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana controls the position.

Santana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Esko tries to avoid it but Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Esko to the ground. Esko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Esko leaves Santana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana throws a series of punches but Esko moves out of range.
Santana checks the leg kick.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Esko's waist but Esko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
BB Esko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana dives in and grabs Esko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esko pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santana looks gassed!
Esko connects with a leg kick. Santana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Esko.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana is looking to clinch but Esko is avoiding it.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Esko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esko throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Esko throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
BB Esko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esko is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Esko circles away and we're back to standing.
Esko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Esko.
Esko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esko throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esko stuffs the takedown attempt from Santana. Santana gets slowly back to his feet.

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

It looks like Carlos Santana has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esko throws a low kick, looking for Santana's leg but Santana calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esko throws a head kick that misses.
Esko throws a body kick that misses.
Esko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Esko settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BB Esko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Esko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esko throws a front kick aimed at Santana's knee but Santana avoids it well.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
Esko slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Esko misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Esko shows good takedown defense.
BB Esko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Esko.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Esko tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with a straight right.

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

Santana is rocked!
Esko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Esko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Esko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Esko finish him?
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Esko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Esko.
Santana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esko lands a leg kick that knocks Santana off balance momentarily.
Santana blocks a head kick by Esko.
BB Esko is winning the standup battle so far.
Esko is looking to land body kicks.
Esko throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
That kick from Esko tenderised Santana's leg. Santana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlos Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Santana with that takedown attempt.
Santana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Esko.
Esko misses with a leg kick.
Esko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esko throws a low kick but Santana moves out of range easily.
Esko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Esko leaves Santana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Esko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esko misses with a low kick.
Esko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana looks for a takedown but Esko sprawls well.
Esko thumps Santana with a low kick.
Esko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Carlos Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santana.
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Esko which made him look bad.
Santana tries to clinch there but Esko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BB Esko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Esko lands a high kick!
Esko scoring well with a low kick there.
Esko throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esko throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
Esko keeps the fight on the outside.
Esko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esko wants it to stay on the feet.
Esko throws a leg kick which misses Santana's front leg but catches the back leg as Santana tries to avoid it.
That kick from Esko tenderised Santana's leg. Santana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esko stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esko misses with a low kick.
Esko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?

Santana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Esko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Santana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santana tries to stand but Esko is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Santana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carlos Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana trying to control the action but Esko is working from the bottom.

Santana tries for a kimura but Esko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Santana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Santana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santana tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
BB Esko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BB Esko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Travos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travos has chosen Korn - Blind as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steel
vs
Travos

195 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

194 cm
21
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Travos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travos.

Travos clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.

Travos drags the fight down to the ground.
Travos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Travos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Travos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travos looking for a sweep. Not yet Travos, not yet.
Travos pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Travos looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos.
A head kick from Steel lands but Travos takes it in his stride.

Travos gets a clinch.
Travos blocks an uppercut.

Travos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Travos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Travos's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel gets his hands free as Travos looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Steel avoiding Travos 's attempts to control his hands.
Steel is trying to stick to Travos's back but Travos is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Travos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travos trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travos on the ground.
Travos throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Travos's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Travos.
Travos pulls Steel in to control the position.

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.
Travos looking for a sweep. Not yet Travos, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Travos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Travos trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
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 John Steel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Travos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Travos trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Travos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travos.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Travos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is controlling Travos's posture.
Travos stops Steel from standing up.
Travos wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Travos shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Travos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Travos lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Travos forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Travos has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Travos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Travos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Travos shoots in.
Travos dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Travos's head and hops out.
John Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel wants to clinch up but Travos keeps it at a distance.
Travos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a combination. Travos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Travos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Travos shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Travos on the side of the head.

Steel darts in and clinches Travos up against the cage.
Travos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel throws an elbow but misses.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Travos's sensitive parts.
Steel tries to clinch up but Travos circles away and keeps his distance.
Travos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Travos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Travos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Travos takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Travos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Travos lands in his opponent's 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!
Travos trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travos looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Travos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.

Travos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Travos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Travos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Travos tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Travos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Travos trying to control but Steel is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travos unloading with bombs!
Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steel tries to get out of the position.
Travos looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Travos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Travos unloads with some shots from mount but Steel bucks and avoids them well.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Travos scoring with strikes but Steel is staying in there.
Boris Travos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Travos is landing with some decent strikes but Steel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Travos postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Steel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Travos around the waist but Travos pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Travos is the winner by TKO! Travos jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Travos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottatukka Oikenee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bouncy Boink will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oikenee
vs
Boink

200 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ottatukka Oikenee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bouncy Boink!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Boink misses the target.
Boink tries to bum rush Oikenee with a series of wild strikes but Oikenee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boink displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oikenee.
Oikenee throws a head kick that misses.
Boink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boink throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oikenee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oikenee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oikenee misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Oikenee lands but Boink takes it in his stride.

It looks like Bouncy Boink has been cut.
Boink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boink misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boink.

It looks like Ottatukka Oikenee has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Boink as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boink swings for the body but Oikenee moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Boink misses the target.
Oikenee misses with a head kick.
Oikenee shoots for a takedown but Boink saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ottatukka Oikenee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oikenee's hands.
Ottatukka Oikenee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oikenee misses with a takedown attempt - Boink sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oikenee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oikenee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oikenee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oikenee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boink.
Boink lands a really nice looking cross but Oikenee seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Oikenee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Oikenee is rocked!
Oikenee misses with a head kick.
Boink drops Oikenee with a huge uppercut! Oikenee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boink is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bouncy Boink!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon The Professional (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Embers comes into the arena with Settle For Nothing by RATM blaring out of the sound system. The Professional is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chop 'em Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Embers
vs
The Professional

178 cm
26
166 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
161 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery
The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kennedy Embers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon The Professional!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Professional throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Embers connects with a looping right hand.
Embers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Professional misses with a body kick.
Embers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Professional throws a body kick that misses.
The Professional lands with a cross.
The Professional scores with a decent looking hook.
Embers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Professional. That one must have hurt.
Kennedy Embers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Embers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Embers. Those never looked like landing.
The Professional dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Embers. That did some damage!
The Professional slips a jab and a cross from Embers.
The Professional goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Embers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Professional explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Professional takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Professional fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Embers cracks The Professional with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional misses with a few strikes there.
The Professional keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Embers tries to bum rush The Professional with a series of wild strikes but The Professional uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Professional lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Professional throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Embers on the side of the head.
Embers throws a lazy right hand but The Professional sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Embers cracks a nice hook into The Professional's ribs.
A punch combination from Embers misses.
Embers throws an overhand right that lands on The Professional's shoulder, as The Professional tries to avoid the shot.
The Professional looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Professional.
Embers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Embers stuns The Professional with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Professional misses with a low kick as Embers jumps back.
The Professional misses with an uppercut.

The Professional closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from The Professional - that landed with a thud.
Embers is working The Professional over against the cage.

Embers breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Professional.
Embers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Embers misses with the combination.
Embers lands with a straight right. The Professional didn't see that one coming.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional moves out of range.
Embers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Professional counters with a thumping low kick.
Embers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Professional misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Embers swinging wildly here.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Professional.
The Professional pivots, looking for a leg kick but Embers is out of range and The Professional settles back down.
Embers throws a combination that misses
and The Professional counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Embers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Embers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Embers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Professional counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Professional looks to land a body kick but Embers moved away.
The Professional scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Professional tries a head kick but it misses.
Embers misses with a double jab
and The Professional counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Professional.
Embers scores with a one two! The Professional had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Embers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Professional counters with a good low kick that Embers was not able to check.
The Professional throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Embers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Embers misses with a combination
and The Professional counters with a good, hard body kick but Embers shrugs it off.
Embers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Professional.
Embers ducks under a wild hook from The Professional.
Good leg kick by The Professional there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Embers looks to land a combination but The Professional avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Professional.
The Professional bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Professional works over Embers's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers jabs The Professional right on the nose. The Professional blinks but takes it well.
The Professional connects with a right hand. Embers shakes it off.
Embers connects with the punch.
Embers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Embers connects with a jab.
The Professional throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Embers takes a swing at The Professional's ribcage but misses.
Embers missing with a left hand there. The Professional was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Professional uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Embers.
The Professional will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Embers lands a nice shot to the body.
Embers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Professional fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Embers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Professional scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Embers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Embers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Embers looks to land a right hand but The Professional moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Embers checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by The Professional there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon The Professional dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Embers checks a leg kick nicely.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leon The Professional seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Professional will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Professional misses with a double jab.
Embers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Professional counters with a body kick.
Embers scores with a hook to the body. The Professional takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Professional throws a nice looking combination but Embers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Professional.
Embers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Professional sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Embers misses with a combination
and The Professional counters with an outside leg kick.
The Professional uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
The Professional scores with a head kick.
A combination from Embers does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Professional darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Embers works over The Professional's head and body with a nice combination.
Kennedy Embers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Professional slips a jab and a cross from Embers.
Embers swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Professional explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Professional scores with a nice right hand.
The Professional tries a low kick but Embers avoids it.
The Professional uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Embers.
Embers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Embers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Professional circles away quickly and effectively.
The Professional throws a chopping leg kick but Embers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Embers just misses with a punch to the body.
The Professional goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Professional misses with a body kick.
Embers misses with a shot to the body
and The Professional counters with a nice body shot.
Embers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Professional walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The Professional closes the distance and clinches.
The Professional stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Embers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional misses with a knee strike.
The Professional with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Professional tries a knee to the head but Embers blocks it.
The Professional tries to land a knee to the head but Embers blocks with his arms.
The Professional throws a head punch that misses.
The Professional tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Embers avoids it.
The Professional tries to land a knee to the head but Embers blocks with his arms.
Embers tries to break free but The Professional pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Embers.
Embers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Professional looking to throw knees to the head but Embers is blocking nicely.
The Professional with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Embers scores with a hook to the body.

Embers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Embers throws a right and a left that The Professional avoids nicely.
Embers takes a swing at The Professional's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Embers misses.
Embers fails to land with a series of punches.
Embers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Embers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Professional backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Embers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Embers looks to throw the jab but The Professional is out of range.
The Professional jabs Embers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Embers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Embers loads up on a big right hand but The Professional slips the punch.
The Professional scores with a head kick. Embers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Kennedy Embers has been cut.
The Professional ducks under a wild hook from Embers.
The Professional displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Embers throws out the jab.
The Professional tries a head kick but it misses.
Embers moves out of range as The Professional strikes.
Embers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Professional sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Professional tries a head kick but it misses.
The Professional tries to bum rush Embers with a series of wild strikes but Embers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional avoids them all with ease.
Embers throws a right and a left that The Professional avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Professional counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Embers thinking.
Embers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Embers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Embers.
The Professional keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Embers throws a right and a left that The Professional avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Professional.
The Professional throws a leg kick but Embers checks it.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Professional.
Embers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Embers lands a two punch combo.
The Professional finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Embers misses.
The Professional misses with a straight right.
Embers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Embers moves out of range as The Professional throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon The Professional showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kennedy Embers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Embers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Embers.
Embers misses with a hook to the body
enabling The Professional to counter with a crisp jab.
Embers blocks a leg kick.
Embers tries to move into range but The Professional moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Embers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Professional's hands.
The Professional slips a straight right by Embers.
The Professional connects with a solid leg kick.
The Professional takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Professional throws out a leg kick but Embers moves out of range and The Professional only half commits.
Embers cracks The Professional with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Professional's head backwards.
Embers misses with a double jab.
Embers throws a right hand that The Professional ducks under and follows up with a left that The Professional also avoids with ease.
The Professional has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Professional lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Embers circles away quickly and effectively.
The Professional blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - The Professional throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional lands with an overhand left.
Embers misses with a combination
and Embers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Embers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Professional.
Embers looks to land a combination. The Professional sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Embers throws a combination that misses
and The Professional counters with a straight right hand.
Embers tries to bum rush The Professional with a series of wild strikes but The Professional uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Professional feints and then cracks Embers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Embers down.
Embers swinging wildly here.
The Professional showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Embers.
Embers misses with a wild combination.
The Professional fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Embers.
Embers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Professional.
The Professional moves away from the strike by Embers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional misses with a low kick as Embers jumps back.
The Professional pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Embers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Professional.
Embers moves out of range of the body kick from The Professional.
The Professional misses with a straight right.
The Professional throws a head kick but Embers moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Embers. The Professional does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Professional fails to land with a series of punches.
Embers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Professional looks to throw the jab but Embers is out of range.
The Professional throws a nice head kick!
The Professional walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Embers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of The Professional 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Professional throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Professional uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional moves out of range.
The Professional scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers slips a jab and a cross from The Professional.
Sloppy strikes from Embers. Those never looked like landing.
The Professional throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Professional connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Embers misses with a combination
and The Professional counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Professional tries to land a leg kick but Embers saw it coming and moves away.
The Professional swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Embers slips a jab and a cross from The Professional.
The Professional tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Embers tries to bum rush The Professional with a series of wild strikes but The Professional uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Professional uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Embers.
The Professional misses with a jab, cross combination.
Embers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Professional manages to avoid it.
The Professional throws a sloppy head kick and Embers moves out of range easily.
Embers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Professional throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Professional scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Embers.
Embers avoids the head kick by The Professional.
Embers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Embers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Professional throws a body kick that misses.
Embers misses with a double jab
and The Professional counters with a nice body kick.
Embers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Professional.
The Professional defending well as Embers loads up on a big left hand.
Embers cracks a nice hook into The Professional's ribs.
Embers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Professional circles away quickly and effectively.
Embers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional avoids them all with ease.
The Professional throws a head kick that misses.
The Professional bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Embers misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon The Professional really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kennedy Embers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Professional throws a half hearted mid kick.
Embers takes a swing at The Professional's ribcage but misses.
The Professional dodges the punch combination from Embers.
Good exchange - The Professional coming out on top.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embers throws a body punch but The Professional moves out of range.
Embers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Professional was well out of range. Poor timing from Embers.
Embers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Professional looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Professional throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Embers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Professional wants to clinch.
Embers throws a nice looking combination but The Professional bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embers throws a sloppy body shot
and The Professional counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Embers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Embers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Professional counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional misses with a body shot.
The Professional lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Embers misses with a hook. The Professional ducked under it nicely.
Embers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Embers.
Embers stuns The Professional with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Embers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Embers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Embers does no damage.
Embers throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Embers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Professional doesn't seem bothered though.
The Professional avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Professional keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Embers throws a right hand that The Professional ducks under and follows up with a left that The Professional also avoids with ease.
A jab from Embers misses.
The Professional plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Embers misses its intended target.
The Professional lands with a straight right. Embers didn't see that one coming.
Embers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Professional misses with a body shot.
The Professional throws a right hand that Embers ducks under and follows up with a left that Embers also avoids with ease.
The Professional tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Embers is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Embers does no damage.
Embers misses with a combination
and The Professional counters with a nice leg kick.
The Professional misses with a low kick as Embers jumps back.
Embers looks to land a combination but The Professional avoids it well.
Embers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Embers misses
letting The Professional counter with a right hand.
Embers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Professional ducks under a wild hook from Embers.
The Professional pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Professional throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Professional displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Embers throws out the jab.
The Professional throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Professional throws a leg kick but Embers sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Professional keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Professional connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Embers momentarily.
The Professional throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Embers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Embers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Embers thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Professional throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Professional throws a shot from downtown. Embers moves away and avoids it.
Embers throws a hook but The Professional avoids it easily.
The Professional swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embers lands with an overhand left.
Embers throws a hook to the side of The Professional's head but The Professional sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Embers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Embers duly obliges.
The Professional is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers misses with a looping right.
The Professional ducks under a wild hook from Embers.
The Professional throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Embers misses with the combination.
Embers swinging wildly here.
The Professional is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Embers.
A slow jab from Embers misses its intended target.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Professional.
The Professional misses with a wild combination.
The Professional cracks Embers with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Professional.
Embers missing with a left hand there. The Professional was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Embers just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon The Professional dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kennedy Embers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Embers throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Professional counters with a good, hard body kick but Embers shrugs it off.
The Professional walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Embers connects with a body shot.
The Professional with a hook.
Embers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Professional backs up against the cage.
Embers misses with a low kick.
Embers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Professional manages to avoid it.
Embers misses with a two punch combination.
Embers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Embers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Professional gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Embers misses the body punch
and The Professional counters with a leg kick.
Embers misses with a looping left.
Embers lands a jab to the nose.
Embers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Professional. The Professional obviously looking to wear him down.
The Professional throws a chopping leg kick but Embers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Embers looks to land a right hand but The Professional moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Embers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Professional tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Embers does no damage.
Embers thows a leg kick but The Professional checks it
and The Professional counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Embers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Embers misses with a two punch combination.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Embers.
Embers throws a series of punches but The Professional moves out of range.
Embers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Professional sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Professional throws a leg kick that misses.
The Professional takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Professional throws an overhand right that lands on Embers's shoulder, as Embers tries to avoid the shot.
Embers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Professional lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Professional.
Embers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Professional.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Embers.
Embers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Professional.
Embers misses with a wild combination.
The Professional throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Embers misses the shot to the body.
The Professional moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Professional throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Professional tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Embers is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Embers misses.
Embers just misses with a punch to the body.
Embers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Embers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from The Professional misses.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Professional.
Embers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Embers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Professional moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Embers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Professional uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
The Professional throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Embers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Professional counters with a nice leg kick.
The Professional keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Embers.
Embers throws a body punch but The Professional moves out of range.
The Professional keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Embers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embers misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Professional misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Embers.
Embers misses with a two punch combination.
The Professional uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Embers.
The Professional thuds his right hand into Embers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Professional throws a low kick, looking for Embers's leg but Embers calmly moves out of range.

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.
The Professional slips a jab from Embers.
Embers moves away from the strike by The Professional.
Sloppy strikes from Embers. Those never looked like landing.
Embers swinging wildly here.
Embers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leon The Professional is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Professional pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Professional dodges the punch combination from Embers.
Embers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kennedy Embers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Professional waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Embers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Embers. The Professional does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Professional takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Professional scores with a leg kick.
The Professional scores with a jab.
Embers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Embers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon The Professional comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Professional 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon The Professional! Leon The Professional retains his lightweight title!