HBP 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batang Cavite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Electro Rock. Batang Cavite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johansson
vs
Cavite

187 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 Cardio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Cavite!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cavite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cavite wants to clinch.
Cavite shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cavite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johansson sprawls well. Johansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cavite gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Cavite.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Cavite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavite moves out of range of the body kick from Johansson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cavite checks a leg kick.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cavite should have avoided that one.
Cavite throws a combination that misses

and Johansson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johansson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johansson is looking to stall here but Cavite recovers full guard.
Johansson pushing down on Cavite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cavite is refusing to be controlled, as Johansson sits in half guard.
Johansson stalling.
Johansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cavite defending well though.
Cavite wants to control but Johansson is keeping busy.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.

Bob Johansson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cavite takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cavite in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Cavite with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Cavite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cavite looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavite wants to clinch but Johansson slips to the side
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Cavite backing up. Cavite nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Johansson.
Cavite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson stuns Cavite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cavite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Cavite's ribs.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Batang Cavite has been cut.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cavite with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donk. Johansson catches Cavite right on the button with a cross.
Johansson punishes Cavite's body with a nice straight punch.
Bob Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cavite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Cavite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Johansson jabs at Cavite's body.
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a nice combination. Cavite backs away looking to recover.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cavite is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johansson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cavite.
Johansson catches Cavite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Johansson jabs at Cavite's body.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Cavite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson scores with a one two! Cavite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Cavite's ribs.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cavite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Johansson is looking to wear down Cavite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Cavite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johansson with a jab.
Cavite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johansson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cavite checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson motions for Cavite to come forward. Johansson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson works Cavite's body with a nice hook.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Johansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batang Cavite's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cavite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cavite at a distance.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.

Johansson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johansson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavite can do to turn this around?
Johansson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cavite is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavite on the ground.

Johansson working for a guillotine from mount but Cavite is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control but Cavite is having none of it.
Johansson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johansson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cavite tries to buck Johansson off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johansson looking to ground and pound but Cavite is blocking nicely.
Johansson wants to control the pace but Cavite is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cavite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johansson controlling his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johansson trying to control but Cavite is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Johansson just wasn't active enough.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cavite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson stalks Cavite and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cavite's face. Cavite staggers backwards, shaken.
Johansson stuns Cavite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Cavite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Johansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cavite, pushing him back against the cage.

Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson looks to land a combination. Cavite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Johansson catches Cavite right on the button with a cross.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Johansson has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Johansson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Johansson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johansson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Johansson stands up from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavite takes one on the button.
Cavite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Johansson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batang Cavite's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cavite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cavite momentarily.
Johansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson scores with a one two! Cavite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cavite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Johansson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cavite to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bob Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavite takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Johansson.

Johansson drives through and clinches with Cavite against the cage.

Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson stuns Cavite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Cavite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavite takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cavite doesn't seem bothered though.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cavite on the side of the head.
Johansson jabs at Cavite's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson digs a good hook to Cavite's body.
Cavite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cavite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson digs a good hook to Cavite's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson tests Cavite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavite on the side of the head.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johansson.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johansson duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Cavite's body.
Johansson stalks Cavite and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cavite's face. Cavite staggers backwards, shaken.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
Bob Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Johansson both land. Nice combination.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cavite's head backwards.
Batang Cavite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cavite's head.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cavite takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johansson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johansson lands in his opponent's guard.
Cavite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johansson controls the pace.

Johansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cavite, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Cavite's body. Cavite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Johansson is looking to chop away at Cavite's legs.
Johansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johansson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pal Secam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secam comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Secam
vs
James

168 cm
24
149 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pal Secam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secam fails with a takedown attempt.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into Secam's guard.

James gets to his feet - Secam follows without any prompting.
A jab from James does it's job there.

It looks like Pal Secam has been cut.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Secam keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from James.
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from James.

Secam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Secam getting side control.

Secam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pal Secam!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem has chosen Time by RHCP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gigantor Ubereem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Azevedo
vs
Ubereem

198 cm
25
307 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
286 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Gigantor Ubereem has been cut.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
Azevedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubereem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jose Azevedo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ubereem circles away.
Jose Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo missing with a left hand there. Ubereem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ubereem as he jumps to the side.
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo throws out a loose jab but Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo is looking to clinch.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ubereem.
A right-left combo lands from Ubereem.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Ubereem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo drops his hands momentarily and Ubereem needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Azevedo just on the top of the head. Azevedo drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Azevedo - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigantor Ubereem!

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 Michael Mickele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gold's choice of entrance music: NEW - 50 Cent - "Through The Window". Feat. Lupe Fiasco - *HOT*. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mickele
vs
Gold

183 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
189 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Mickele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ari Gold!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Mickele.
Mickele misses with a head kick.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickele manages to avoid it.
Mickele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mickele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gold's calf.
Mickele thows a body kick. Gold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Gold clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mickele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mickele has Gold pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mickele as the two fighters clinch.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Mickele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mickele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickele cracks Gold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gold walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mickele.
Mickele tries to clinch up
and Gold counters with a right hand to the body.

Mickele takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold tries a body shot but Mickele blocks it.
Gold is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mickele obliges.
A short uppercut from Gold.
A right hand to the body from Mickele.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Mickele.
Gold looks gassed!
Mickele with a knee to the head.
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!
Mickele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mickele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mickele.
Mickele has Gold pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mickele.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Mickele is controlling him.
Mickele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mickele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mickele.
Mickele lands a knee to the head.
Mickele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mickele landing knees to the head.
Mickele connects with a knee to the head.
Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mickele stalling in the clinch.
Mickele lands an uppercut.
Mickele scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mickele.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mickele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.

Gold is rocked!
Mickele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mickele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Mickele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mickele.
Mickele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mickele scores a nice knee to the body.
Mickele digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mickele lands a knee to the head.
Gold takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Mickele.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mickele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mickele connects with a knee to the head.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Mickele has the dominant position.
Mickele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mickele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mickele lands a nice knee to the body.
Mickele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mickele connects with a knee to the head.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Mickele won't allow it.
Mickele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mickele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mickele controlling the action here for a moment.
Mickele gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mickele.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickele has him pressed against the cage.
Mickele is pushing Gold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gold tries to circle away but Mickele has him pinned against the cage.
Mickele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Mickele is controlling the position.
Mickele avoiding damage.
Mickele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mickele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mickele leaning against his opponent.
Mickele landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mickele trying to stall but Gold improves his position.
Mickele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Mickele.
Mickele misses with a body shot
and Gold counters with a right hand to the body.

Mickele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mickele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mickele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mickele wants to clinch.
Mickele throws a shot to the body.
Mickele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mickele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold blocks a head kick by Mickele.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Mickele tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mickele looks to throw a body kick
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickele doesn't manage to clinch there - Gold circles away.
Mickele tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.

Mickele has managed to clinch.
Mickele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mickele.
Mickele throws a head kick that misses
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mickele throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Mickele scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gold moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Mickele is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mickele obliges.
Mickele lands a knee to the head.
Mickele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mickele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Mickele.
Mickele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mickele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mickele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Mickele to work.
Knees to the body from Mickele.
Mickele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mickele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickele controlling the action here for a moment.
Mickele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.
Mickele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Mickele.
Mickele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mickele closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mickele taking a breather.
Gold stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mickele.
Mickele landing knees to the body.
Mickele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mickele with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickele just leaning against Gold, taking a breather.
Mickele lands a nice knee to the body.
Mickele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mickele with a knee to the head.
Mickele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Mickele.
Mickele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mickele lands a nice knee to the body.
Mickele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickele digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Mickele.
Mickele'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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mickele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mickele blocks an uppercut.
Gold letting Mickele take a breather here.
Michael Mickele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mickele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.
Mickele prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mickele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mickele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Gold blocks the low kick.
Mickele tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.
Mickele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Mickele throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Mickele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ari Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickele misses with a wild body shot.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mickele.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mickele throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
Mickele throws a hook but Gold blocks it.

Gold clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Mickele.

Gold manages to break the clinch.
Mickele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Mickele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mickele connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Mickele is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.

Mickele closes the distance and clinches.
Gold being controlled against the cage.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickele has him pressed against the cage.
Mickele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mickele with a knee to the head.
Mickele landing knees to the body.
Mickele lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Mickele.
Mickele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mickele.
Mickele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mickele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gold's face.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickele has him pressed against the cage.
Mickele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Mickele lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mickele.
Mickele lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Mickele.
Mickele lands a right hand.
Mickele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mickele scores with a hook to the body.
Mickele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mickele working Gold over with knees to the body.
Mickele is stalling here.
Mickele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Mickele on the inside.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickele has him pressed against the cage.
Mickele lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Mickele is leaning against Gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mickele looking to slow down the pace here.
Mickele working Gold over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mickele.
Mickele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mickele tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
Gold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mickele keeps control of Gold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mickele misses with a knee to the head.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mickele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ari Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mickele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Michael Mickele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mickele looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Mickele keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mickele digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mickele taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mickele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mickele 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 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mickele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Andrewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andrewes's choice of entrance music: Tupac-Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Corey Taylor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Taylor
vs
Andrewes

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phillip Andrewes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrewes is defended easily by Taylor.

Andrewes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrewes fails to pull guard.
Taylor is stalling here.
Andrewes jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Andrewes around his waist. Andrewes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corey Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Andrewes.
Andrewes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Andrewes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrewes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Andrewes shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Andrewes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor leaves Andrewes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Andrewes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrewes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrewes's head.
Andrewes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Taylor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Andrewes throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Andrewes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrewes avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrewes.
Andrewes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrewes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Andrewes looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.

Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Taylor stands up from Andrewes's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrewes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Andrewes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor wants to control but Andrewes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrewes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrewes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrewes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corey Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Andrewes counters with a left to the body.
Taylor misses with a double jab

and Andrewes counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrewes has double underhooks.
Andrewes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrewes has double underhooks.
Andrewes is breathing heavily.
Andrewes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Andrewes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Andrewes fails with a takedown attempt.
Corey Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Andrewes.
Taylor stuns Andrewes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.

Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Taylor stands up.
Andrewes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taylor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andrewes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Andrewes as he checks the leg kick.
Taylor is looking to wear down Andrewes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrewes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrewes slips under a jab.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Andrewes moves away from the strike by Taylor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrewes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrewes wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.

Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrewes sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrewes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor prevents Andrewes from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrewes is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrewes fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Taylor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corey Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Andrewes is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Andrewes tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Andrewes's defenses.
Andrewes takes one to the chin there.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrewes. Andrewes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phillip Andrewes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrewes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrewes tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrewes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Andrewes counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Andrewes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrewes off to one side.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Andrewes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrewes off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Andrewes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrewes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Taylor cracks Andrewes with an open hand slap.
Andrewes fails with a takedown attempt.
Corey Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Andrewes.
Taylor jabs at Andrewes's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Andrewes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor works Andrewes's body with a nice hook.
Andrewes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Andrewes didn't see that one coming.
Taylor throws a combination. Andrewes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor tests Andrewes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrewes can do to turn this around?
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrewes doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Andrewes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Andrewes's body. Andrewes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Andrewes's body.
Andrewes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrewes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrewes off to one side.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Andrewes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor throws a body punch but Andrewes moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor tries to bum rush Andrewes with a series of wild strikes but Andrewes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrewes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Andrewes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrewes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrewes.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrewes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corey Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrewes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Andrewes will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillip Andrewes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrewes walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Gnomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gnomi
vs
King

175 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Gnomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dorian King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gnomi misses with a kick to the body.

King drives through and clinches with Gnomi against the cage.
Gnomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.

King jumps guard and drags Gnomi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gnomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gnomi trying to control but King is working from the bottom.

King looking for a guillotine here but Gnomi defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gnomi wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gnomi preventing the sweep.
Gnomi is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gnomi is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnomi wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has his hands on Gnomi's head, controlling the position.

King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gnomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Gnomi from controlling successfully.

King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnomi stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King controls Gnomi momentarily but Gnomi frees himself.
Gnomi throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King looking to control.
Gnomi wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gnomi passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King manages to get to full guard.
Gnomi wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gnomi manages to get himself to full guard.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gnomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gnomi with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gnomi with a flurry of punches that miss.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
King is adopting a defensive guard.

King looking for a triangle here. Gnomi is fighting it but it looks tight! King pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gnomi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dorian King!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is its a fight. David Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

john
vs
Murphy

175 cm
28
135 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

171 cm
24
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Little john!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a hook.
john takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy lands a nice hook to john's body. john takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
john is breathing heavily.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by john.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract john.
Murphy looks for the body kick but john saw that one coming.
Murphy cracks the inside of john's front leg.
Murphy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! john drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Murphy follows john to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Murphy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Voskresenskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voskresenskij has chosen Plastid as his entrance music. Chuck Liddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergej Voskresenskij 's chin.

Liddell
vs
Voskresenskij

202 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Voskresenskij !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liddell wants to slow Voskresenskij down by chopping away at his legs.
Voskresenskij ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Crunch! Liddell slams his shin into Voskresenskij 's torso.
Liddell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Voskresenskij looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voskresenskij takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Sergej Voskresenskij has been cut.
Liddell drops Voskresenskij with a huge uppercut! Voskresenskij drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Liddell is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joel Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the TerrorDome. Marcelio Garcia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bailey
vs
Garcia

172 cm
21
152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
186 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelio Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey scores with a punch to the head.

Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia looking to control.
Bailey postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia controls Bailey momentarily but Bailey frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bailey won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Bailey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.

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

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bailey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bailey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bailey throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia wants to control the action but instead Bailey gets a body lock and reverses into Garcia's guard! Nice work!
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia trying to control here.
Bailey wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Bailey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Bailey in his half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Bailey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Bailey connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bailey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Bailey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Bailey is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Bailey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garcia's thigh. Garcia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bailey postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bailey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey chips away with some ground and pound.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Bailey is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia trying to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bailey wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.

Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bailey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bailey!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baileyis looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.

Marcelio Garcia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bailey sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bailey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Bailey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bailey wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.

Bailey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bailey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Garcia with a poor takedown

and Bailey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garcia's guard now.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bailey forces his way into half guard.
Bailey is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Bailey.
Bailey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Bailey drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Bailey tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.

Bailey is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control but Bailey postures up.
Garcia moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia striking from the bottom here.
Garcia trying to control the position.

Bailey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bailey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joel Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.

Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey is aware though and is defending well.
Bailey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bailey is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Bailey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Bailey in his half guard.
Bailey slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Garcia is not content to let Bailey control the position.
Garcia wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.

Bailey seems to be looking for submissions.
Bailey works his way into full mount!
Bailey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bailey looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bailey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marcelio Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Bailey!