BB 40: St Claire v Igo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and monsterstair ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo comes into the arena with Bass Sultan Hengzt - Berliner Schnauze blaring out of the sound system. ubereem has chosen flying without wings:):) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rambo
vs
ubereem

198 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

184 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, monsterstair ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
ubereem shoots for a takedown but Rambo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rambo tries for a takedown but ubereem circles away easily

and ubereem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
ubereem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Rambo is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
ubereem keeps control of Rambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

ubereem breaks the clinch.

ubereem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. ubereem is in Rambo's guard.
ubereem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Rambo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ubereem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rambo.
ubereem in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo tries to improve position but can't.
ubereem working the body and head with strikes.
Rambo is trying to control ubereem's posture but ubereem avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
ubereem tries to move to full mount but Rambo actually manages to regain half guard.
ubereem trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. ubereem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ubereem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.
ubereem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rambo controls his leg.
ubereem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. ubereem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ubereem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

monsterstair ubereem has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
ubereem tries for a takedown but Rambo circles away easily

and Rambo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ubereem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is working for takedown but ubereem is calmly controlling the position for now.
ubereem prevents the takedown attempt.
ubereem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rambo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ubereem trying to control the position but instead, Rambo has worked for underhooks and has pushed ubereem into the ropes.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ubereem gets the underhooks and prevents it.

ubereem pulls guard successfully.

Rambo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ubereem trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo passes ubereem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
ubereem is trying to control but Rambo passes into side control!
ubereem is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.

Rambo tries for a kimura but ubereem is defending well.
ubereem prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

monsterstair ubereem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Rambo working for a triangle but ubereem defends it easily.
ubereem thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rambo can't keep his opponent in guard - ubereem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ubereem prevents Rambo from improving his position.
ubereem slows the pace down in half guard.

Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ubereem slows the pace down in half guard.
monsterstair ubereem has got the better of the ground game so far.
ubereem is nestled in close to Rambo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ubereem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ubereem!

Rambo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and ubereem is now in Rambo's guard. A big mistake from Rambo there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ubereem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ubereem wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.

Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ubereem defends well.
Rambo controls ubereem momentarily but ubereem frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ubereem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ubereem.

ubereem shoots in and bounces Rambo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rambo trying to control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ubereem takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
ubereem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rambo can't keep his opponent in guard - ubereem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
ubereem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
ubereem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

monsterstair ubereem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and ubereem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rambo keeping full guard, as ubereem tries to pass.
ubereem wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.

Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ubereem defends well.
ubereem chips away with some ground and pound.
Rambo can't keep his opponent in guard - ubereem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ubereem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ubereem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.

Rambo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. ubereem stacks Rambo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by ubereem!
ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo tries to improve position but can't.
ubereem content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

ubereem stands up and beckons Rambo to his feet.
Rambo tries for a takedown but ubereem circles away easily

so ubereem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing ubereem from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ubereem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
ubereem stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.

Rambo looking for a guillotine here but ubereem defends easily.
ubereem sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
ubereem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
monsterstair ubereem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ubereem is looking to stand up but Rambo won't let him.

Rambo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. ubereem doesn't defend quickly enough and Rambo has managed to lock this one up! Can ubereem escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rambo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Rambo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic comes to the ring accompanied by Duran duran - Wild Boys. Wilson has chosen Eminem- Not Afraid as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipovic
vs
Wilson

188 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
249 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson with a hook.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like David Wilson has been cut.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filipovic backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.

Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle, before Filipovic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wilson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Filipovic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mirko Filipovic!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon McMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tyson
vs
McMaster

177 cm
26
227 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

195 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McMaster.
McMaster shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson connects with a right hand. McMaster shakes it off.
McMaster dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely.
McMaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson throws a series of punches but McMaster avoids them all with ease.
McMaster slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but McMaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by McMaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

McMaster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
McMaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMaster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

McMaster drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick McMaster off! McMaster jumps back into Tyson's guard.

McMaster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMaster forces his way into half guard.
Tyson is in trouble now - McMaster has advanced to mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

McMaster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tyson turns into him and now he's in McMaster's guard.

McMaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson 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.
Tyson trying to control but McMaster is working from the bottom.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McMaster is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for McMaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson tries to bum rush McMaster with a series of wild strikes but McMaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for McMaster with that takedown attempt.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon McMaster.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon McMaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Tyson.
McMaster slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
McMaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson digs a good hook to McMaster's body.

McMaster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McMaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMaster stands up and beckons Tyson to his feet.
McMaster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon McMaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
McMaster shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
McMaster throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson misses with the combination.
McMaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon McMaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
McMaster shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMaster is breathing heavily.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables McMaster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyson is controlling McMaster's posture.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMaster postures up.
Tyson managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

McMaster drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick McMaster off! McMaster jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
McMaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by McMaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from McMaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson misses the body punch

and McMaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that.

McMaster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tyson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McMaster but great work by Tyson.
McMaster pushes Tyson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Tyson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon McMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McMaster throws a low kick but Tyson avoids it.
McMaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McMaster gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMaster uses his free foot to push down on Tyson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyson.
Tyson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but McMaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster wants to take Tyson's back here but Tyson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

McMaster gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McMaster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McMaster somewhat.
Tyson misses with a combination

and McMaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Tyson pushes McMaster off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Tyson tries to sprawl but McMaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson wants to improve his position but McMaster is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyson!

McMaster working for a submission but Tyson is keeping him at bay.
Tyson wants to control but McMaster is having none of it.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but McMaster maintains control.

McMaster wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McMaster.
McMaster sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McMaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMaster goes for an armbar but Tyson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyson.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but McMaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson tries to stand but McMaster is controlling from the bottom.

McMaster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McMaster is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Tyson frees his head nicely. Oh but McMaster has switched to an armbar! Tyson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Simon McMaster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mors Olle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amali Yeboah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, enter sandman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Olle
vs
Yeboah

200 cm
22
260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

210 cm
24
250 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mors Olle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amali Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeboah as he avoids it easily.
Yeboah stuffs the takedown.
Yeboah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Olle counters with a single leg into guard. Yeboah didn't expect that.
Yeboah working a defensive guard here.
Olle content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olle doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yeboah counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olle's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mors Olle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yeboah manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olle controls the pace.
Yeboah keeping full guard, as Olle tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yeboah doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Olle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Olle trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mors Olle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olle misses with a takedown attempt

and Yeboah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olle wants to improve his position but Yeboah is controlling well.
Olle is breathing heavily.
Yeboah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olle keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass.
Yeboah won't allow Olle to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeboah is trying to land a reversal but Olle doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Olle is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Yeboah! Yeboah trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Olle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mors Olle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Rhl looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rhl
vs
Jork

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Rhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Jork!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jork avoids the head kick by Rhl.

Jork shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rhl wants to sweep here but Jork controlling him for the moment.
Rhl trying to keep a closed guard but Jork is proving a slippery customer.
Jork trying to control but Rhl is working from the bottom.
Jork controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jork passes Rhl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhl pushes Jork off looking to stand but Jork dives back in and keeps control.
Jork stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhl wants to improve his position but Jork is controlling well.

Danny Jork has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jork closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhl did well to prevent Jork getting side control.
Jork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Jork stands up from half guard.
Rhl is breathing heavily.

Jork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rhl's half guard.
Jork wants to control but Rhl is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhl wants to control but Jork is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jork in particular looking to stall.
Rhl trying to control but Jork postures up.
Jork misses with a head shot. Rhl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rhl wants to sweep here but Jork controlling him for the moment.
Rhl is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jork looking to pass the guard.
Jork working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhl's head.
Jork wants to control from the top but Rhl keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jork stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jork looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jork keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhl throws a sloppy head kick and Jork moves out of range easily.

Jork bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jork looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rhl is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jork creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rhl taking a bit of punishment here - Jork scoring with strikes.
Jork content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jork wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhl keeps working.
Jork misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jork trying to control the action but Rhl is working from the bottom.

Jork wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rhl, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Jork dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Rhl. Those never looked like landing.

Jork looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jork sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhl defending well though.

Jork is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhl sees it coming and defends easily.

Jork stands up and beckons Rhl to join him on the feet.
Rhl throws a head kick that misses.

Rhl tries to sprawl but Jork drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rhl is trying to maintain the position but Jork is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhl's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jork throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jork is looking for a kimura but Rhl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jork to get the leverage.
Rhl trying to control but Jork postures up.
Jork throwing shots but Rhl is blocking nicely.
Jork not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jork wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhl is staying active underneath Jork, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jork sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jork is looking to take a break and control but Rhl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhl trying to control from the bottom.
Jork wants to take a breather but Rhl is having none of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny Jork hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rhl throws a nice head kick!

Jork shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rhl wants to improve his position but Jork is controlling well.
Jork is pressing down on Rhl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhl is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jork wants to control but Rhl is keeping him busy.
Jork is stalling here. Rhl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jork seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rhl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jork can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhl trying to control the action but Jork is working from the bottom.
Rhl tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

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.
Jork manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhl's best efforts.
Rhl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhl wants to get back to his feet.
Jork makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jork.
Jork bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhl's guard.
Jork prevents Rhl from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Jork showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Jork closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhl did well to prevent Jork getting side control.
Jork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhl's head.
Jork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danny Jork has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jork missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jork looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jork seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jork decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Rhl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rhl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jork doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jork manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jork wants to pass the guard but Rhl is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jork wants to control from the top but Rhl keeps moving.
Jork tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhl is retaining full guard.
Rhl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Rhl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Rhl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jork looking for a sweep. Not yet Jork, not yet.
Jork keeping moving, preventing Rhl from controlling successfully.
Jork not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jork looking for subs off his back but Rhl has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jork moves into full guard.

Jork is looking for a triangle but Rhl pushes his legs off easily.
Rhl tries to stand but Jork is controlling from the bottom.
Jork keeping moving, preventing Rhl from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Jork trying to control the position.
Rhl stopping the sweep attempt from Jork.
Jork trying to control the position.
Danny Jork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jork keeping moving, preventing Rhl from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Jork!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy LeBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeremey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBear comes to the ring accompanied by Care Bear Tv Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBear
vs
Johnson

195 cm
22
199 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy LeBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jeremey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBear scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBear throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
LeBear misses with a double jab.
LeBear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBear throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBear tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
LeBear lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBear tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
LeBear tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBear looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Nice cross by LeBear.
LeBear chopping away at his opponent's legs.

LeBear feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LeBear finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from LeBear! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teddy LeBear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gypsy Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Varas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gypsy Gusmao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gusmao
vs
Varas

200 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gypsy Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy Varas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gusmao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Gusmao. Those never looked like landing.
Gusmao connects with the punch.
Gusmao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
Varas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusmao circles away.
Gusmao slaps away a takedown attempt from Varas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varas throws a lazy head kick
and Gusmao counters with a nice uppercut.
Varas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gusmao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varas looks gassed!

Gusmao knocks Varas to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Varas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao advances to mount.
Varas is still in real trouble! Can Gusmao finish him?

Gusmao looking to isolate an arm here. Varas doesn't see it coming and as Gusmao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gusmao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gypsy Gusmao!

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 MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kattilalaakso
vs
de Souza

184 cm
21
199 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kattilalaakso lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kattilalaakso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kattilalaakso doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Kattilalaakso misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kattilalaakso throws out the jab.
Kattilalaakso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kattilalaakso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kattilalaakso throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kattilalaakso shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Kattilalaakso throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kattilalaakso is breathing heavily.
Kattilalaakso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza wants to land a leg kick but Kattilalaakso is out of range.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza misses with a low kick.
Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Kattilalaakso loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Kattilalaakso looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Souza moves out of range as Kattilalaakso strikes.
Kattilalaakso is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Souza's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kattilalaakso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kattilalaakso's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Souza, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a leg kick but Kattilalaakso checks it.
Kattilalaakso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kattilalaakso's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Kattilalaakso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza throws a series of punches but Kattilalaakso avoids them all with ease.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kattilalaakso. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kattilalaakso loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Kattilalaakso is just out of range.
Kattilalaakso throws a sloppy body shot
and Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Souza.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kattilalaakso circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kattilalaakso looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kattilalaakso got wobbled bad by a big combination! Souza presses forward with punches and knees until Kattilalaakso stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kattilalaakso closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego de Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Filipovic

185 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hallendro Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Filipovic.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter scores with a one two! Filipovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Hallendro Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic lands with an overhand left.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.

Hunter closes the distance and pushes Filipovic back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Hunter.
Filipovic throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filipovic up against the ropes.
Filipovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter wants to break free but Filipovic has control.
Filipovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Filipovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Marek Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter scores with a one two! Filipovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Filipovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Filipovic to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunter counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Hunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter slips under a jab from Filipovic.
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic lands a jab.
Hunter fails with the takedown
and Filipovic counters with a left to the body.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter tries to break free but Filipovic pushes him back against the ropes.
Filipovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.
Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filipovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovic is defending well for now.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.

Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovic because Hunter loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hallendro Filipovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hunter is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Marek Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Filipovic has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter is working Filipovic over against the ropes.
Filipovic is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Filipovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hunter.
Marek Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter connects with a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter throws a hook but Filipovic blocks it.
Hunter lands a right hook to the body.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Hunter scores with a head kick. Filipovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Filipovic throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Jab from Hunter.
Filipovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter lunges at Filipovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filipovic's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filipovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
Hunter dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a series of strikes that have Hunter backpedaling.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Filipovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Filipovic settles back down.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filipovic under the eye.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Filipovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Filipovic counters with a big head kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunter eats them both and turns towards Filipovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Filipovic jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter misses with a double jab
letting Filipovic counter with a right hand.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a low kick, right behind Hunter 's knee.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Hunter shoots in.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Filipovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hallendro Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunter misses with a kick to the body
and Filipovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filipovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Filipovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Filipovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunter cracks Filipovic with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Filipovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Filipovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hallendro Filipovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filipovic back to the ropes. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Filipovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Filipovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Filipovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Hunter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Danga de danga de dang - Filipovic scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Filipovic saw that one coming.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filipovic.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Filipovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Filipovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic misses with a combination
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a solid body kick.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hunter clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Filipovic fails to land.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
Marek Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a left and a right that stings Hunter.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hallendro Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallendro Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Hunter!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Igo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Igo 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!

St Claire
vs
Igo

188 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
187 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh St Claire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Igo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igo is looking to clinch but St Claire is avoiding it.
St Claire lands a jab-cross combination.
Igo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St Claire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Claire lands the left hand.

It looks like Liam Igo has been cut.
St Claire misses with a wild combination.
St Claire misses with the combination.
Igo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Claire pinned against the cage. St Claire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igo avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Claire with a hook.
Igo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Claire swivels and escapes.
Josh St Claire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Igo.
Igo dodges the punch combination from St Claire.
Igo dodges the punch combination from St Claire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igo doesn't manage to clinch there - St Claire circles away.
St Claire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Igo circles away quickly and effectively.
Igo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Claire tries to avoid it but Igo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Claire to the ground. St Claire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Claire misses with a double jab.
St Claire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Igo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Igo tries to clinch but St Claire is having none of it.
St Claire swinging wildly here.
St Claire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from St Claire.
Igo looks for a takedown but St Claire sprawls well.
Nice cross by St Claire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Claire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Josh St Claire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igo doesn't manage to clinch there - St Claire circles away.
Igo blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Igo is defended easily by St Claire.
St Claire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igo swings for the body but St Claire moves out of range.
Igo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Claire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Igo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Igo shoots in for a takedown but St Claire shows good takedown defense.

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

Igo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Claire steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Igo is out on his feet! St Claire sets himself and nearly takes Igo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh St Claire!