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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Onslaught 2. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kidd
vs
Bowman

180 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Red Light Clothing

CHOKEOUT Fightwear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kidd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet but Kidd drags him back down.
Kidd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kidd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bowman tries to bench press Kidd off him but Kidd keeps the position.
Bowman is trying to control Kidd's posture but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd tries to stand but Bowman is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidd tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman works Kidd's body with a nice hook.
Bowman throws a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd looking to throw knees to the head but Bowman is blocking nicely.

Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowman digs a good hook to Kidd's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kidd circles away.
Bowman scores with a three punch combo!
Kidd drops his hands momentarily and Bowman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nathan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robin Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Bowman.
Bowman lands a jab to the nose.
Bowman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Bowman on that attempt.
Bowman connects with a crisp jab.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to de liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidd tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Kidd blocks a leg kick.
Kidd tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Kidd shoots in.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kidd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kidd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bowman lands a head shot.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Bowman circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kidd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Bowman scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Bowman dominated that round.
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.

Bowman misses with a low kick.
Bowman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowman off to one side.
Nathan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.
Kidd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
Bowman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kidd rather than just go for the knockout.
Bowman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bowman.
Jab, jab by Bowman - just one landing.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kidd drives through and clinches with Bowman against the cage.
Bowman managing to block the knees to the body from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a knee strike.
Bowman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robin Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Bowman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kidd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kidd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kidd landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowman throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Bowman circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowman throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Bowman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman misses with a few strikes there.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
Robin Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowman throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Bowman circles away and keeps his distance.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.

Kidd darts in and clinches Bowman up against the cage.
Kidd crunches a lovely knee into Bowman's ribcage.
Kidd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kidd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kidd tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kidd takes the fight into the clinch.
Kidd misses with an elbow over the top.
Kidd missing with knees to the body.
Bowman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kidd won't allow it.
Bowman trying to control the position but instead, Kidd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowman into the cage.
Bowman is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Bowman has had enough of the clinch but Kidd keeps him there for the moment.
Bowman is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks.
Kidd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowman's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd lands an elbow just above Bowman 's eye.

It looks like Nathan Bowman has been cut.
Kidd throws an elbow but it misses.
Bowman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kidd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd landing knees to the body.
Kidd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kidd trying to land knees to the body.
Kidd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Kidd tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowman avoids the damage to the body.
Bowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd keeps control of Bowman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
Kidd scores a nice knee to the body.
Kidd lands an elbow inside.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Bowman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kidd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kidd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kidd throws an elbow that misses.
Kidd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kidd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but Bowman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd looking to throw knees to the head but Bowman is blocking nicely.
Bowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowman's face.
Kidd misses with an elbow over the top.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Kidd misses with an elbow over the top.
Bowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kidd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kidd prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kidd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
Kidd prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.

That's four 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.
Bowman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kidd landing knees to the body.
Kidd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kidd prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Kidd looking to throw knees to the head but Bowman is blocking nicely.
Bowman wants a takedown.
Bowman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kidd won't allow it.
Bowman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Bowman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sapini Situu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Situu
vs
Silva

188 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Red Light Clothing

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 Amsterdam, Sapini Situu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Situu misses with a kick to the body.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Sapini Situu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Situu lands a high kick!
Situu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Situu waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva blocks a head kick by Situu.
Situu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Situu.
A head kick from Situu lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Situu.
Situu throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Situu swivels and escapes.

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Situu keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control but Situu is working from the bottom.

Silva gets to his feet. Situu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Situu is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

Situu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Situu is breathing heavily.
Situu wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.

Situu has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A combination from Situu does no damage.
Situu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Situu.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sapini Situu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Silva.
Situu throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Situu thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Situu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva is looking to clinch but Situu is avoiding it.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Situu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silva tries to control but Situu wriggling away.
Silva avoids the attempt from Situu to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Situu stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

Situu stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Situu throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Situu throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Situu misses with a looping right.
Situu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Situu's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Situu keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Situu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Situu misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Situu thinking.
Situu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Situu's waist but Situu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Situu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Situu misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Situu.
Situu throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Situu misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Situu throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sapini Situu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Situu throws a head kick that misses.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Situu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Situu really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet.

Silva has control of Situu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Situu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva throwing strikes here but Situu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from Situu to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Situu is on top in guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Situu passes into half guard.
Situu is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Situu decides to stand and escape the position.
Situu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Situu.
Situu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Situu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sapini Situu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Situu lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
A head kick from Situu lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Situu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Situu misses the target.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Situu throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Situu.
Situu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Situu circles away.
Situu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Situu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Situu is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Situu circles away and we're back to standing.
Sapini Situu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Silva.
Situu misses with an uppercut.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Situu throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Situu punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Situu is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Situu circles away and we're back to standing.
Situu tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Situu pinned against the cage. Situu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Situu.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Situu, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Situu against the cage but Situu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Situu. That snapped Silva's head back.
Situu connects with a jab.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Situu's leg but Situu calmly moves out of range.
Owen Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Situu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Situu throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Situu cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Situu throws out the jab.
Situu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Situu pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sapini Situu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Situu sprawls well.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Situu throws a head kick that misses.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Situu's corner calls for a 1-2. Situu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Situu tries a head kick but it misses.
Situu lands a high kick!
Situu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Situu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sapini Situu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Silva.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Situu is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Situu lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Situu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Situu throws a head kick that misses.
Situu scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch there but Situu circles away.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Situu checks it well.
Silva throws a right hand that Situu ducks under and follows up with a left that Situu also avoids with ease.
Situu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Situu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Situu.

Silva instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Situu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Situu smiles and moves away.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Situu.
Sapini Situu is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Situu tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Situu to the ground. Situu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva blocks a head kick by Situu.

Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Situu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Situu is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Situu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva wants to control but Situu is keeping him busy.
Situu manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Situu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Situu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Situu.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Situu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Situu throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Situu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Situu.
Silva avoids the head kick by Situu.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Situu throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Situu lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Situu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Situu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Situu as he avoids it easily.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Situu scores with a punch to the head.
Situu lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Situu missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sapini Situu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva scores with a one two! Situu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Situu thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva tries to bum rush Situu with a series of wild strikes but Situu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Situu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owen Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Situu lands a nice looking body kick.
Situu misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sapini Situu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Situu, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sapini Situu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jackson
vs
Kelley

190 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Beast Fightwear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davis Kelley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Kelley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.

It looks like Davis Kelley has been cut.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Kelley shoots in.
No luck for Kelley with that takedown attempt.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Kelley.
Jackson cracks Kelley with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a one two! Kelley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Kelley. Kelley looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Kelley. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Quinton Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Macheetah
vs
Daniels

185 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Hell's Balls Nutrition
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toyoto Macheetah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels moves out of range as Macheetah throws a body kick.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Daniels forces Macheetah back against the cage and clinches.
Macheetah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macheetah is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels prevents Macheetah from breaking the clinch.
Macheetah stalling the fight.
Daniels jumps guard but Macheetah stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels keeps control of Macheetah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Macheetah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Macheetah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macheetah is pressing down on Daniels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Daniels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control but Macheetah is keeping him busy.
Macheetah tries to improve position but can't.
Macheetah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macheetah is looking to improve his position.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Macheetah is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Macheetah is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Macheetah trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels tries to clinch but Macheetah is having none of it.
Macheetah misses the jab.
Macheetah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macheetah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Macheetah.
Macheetah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macheetah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Macheetah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Macheetah keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macheetah is controlling Daniels's posture.
Macheetah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macheetah is breathing heavily.

Macheetah is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macheetah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macheetah keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels trying to control but Macheetah is working from the bottom.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Macheetah tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Macheetah stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.

Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toyoto Macheetah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Macheetah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Macheetah cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Macheetah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels shoots in but Macheetah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macheetah stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Macheetah misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toyoto Macheetah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macheetah pinned against the cage. Macheetah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macheetah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Macheetah.
Macheetah keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macheetah.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Macheetah.
Macheetah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daniels will feel that in the morning.
Macheetah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniels's head.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Macheetah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macheetah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macheetah throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Toyoto Macheetah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macheetah throws a head kick that Daniels semi-blocks.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macheetah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Macheetah.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels misses with a takedown
and Macheetah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macheetah counters with a head kick.
Daniels moves out of range as Macheetah strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macheetah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Macheetah misses.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels wants to clinch
and Macheetah counters with an inside leg kick.
Macheetah scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macheetah throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Macheetah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a lazy head kick
and Macheetah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Macheetah.
Macheetah lands a right hook to the body.
Macheetah lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Macheetah.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macheetah. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Daniels closes the distance but Macheetah moves to the side
and Macheetah counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toyoto Macheetah dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from Macheetah.
A head kick by Daniels misses
and Macheetah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macheetah.
Macheetah swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
A head kick by Daniels misses
and Macheetah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macheetah throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Macheetah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macheetah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macheetah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macheetah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macheetah counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Macheetah shows good takedown defense.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macheetah. Macheetah obviously looking to wear him down.
Macheetah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macheetah counters with a nice uppercut.
Macheetah misses with a hook.
Macheetah misses with a looping right.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macheetah. Macheetah obviously looking to wear him down.
Macheetah lands with a hook. Daniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macheetah tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macheetah to the ground. Macheetah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macheetah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniels's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macheetah circles away.
Toyoto Macheetah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Macheetah feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Daniels misses
and Macheetah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macheetah throws a big shot that misses.
Macheetah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macheetah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macheetah.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macheetah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macheetah misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but Macheetah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macheetah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Macheetah shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macheetah. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Daniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Macheetah.
Macheetah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macheetah lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macheetah lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Macheetah.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Macheetah off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick by Daniels misses
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macheetah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macheetah.
Macheetah misses with an uppercut.
Macheetah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Macheetah misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macheetah swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toyoto Macheetah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macheetah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyoto Macheetah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Henry Irons has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Henry Irons
vs
Blik

189 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Final Strike Clothing
Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Henry Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Blik!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons throws a jab but it's blocked by Blik.

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

Blik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Irons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blik but great work by Irons.
Blik tries to buck Irons off but Irons is having none of it.
Irons wants to stand but Blik is controlling his arm.
Blik tries to improve position but can't.
Blik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Irons just content to control the position.

Irons goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Irons's guard! Nice work there by Blik!
Blik pushing down on Irons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Blik is working for a kimura but Irons is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons is trying to maintain the position but Blik is very close to passing his half guard.
Irons works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Blik 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.

Irons pushes Blik off and gets back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blik won't allow Irons to get back to his feet.
Irons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blik!
Blik is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irons cracks Blik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blik is desperately trying to improve his position but Irons has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blik is in all sorts of trouble here.

Irons gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blik looks gassed!

Irons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Irons tries to clinch there but Blik circles away.
Blik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Irons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Irons prevents Blik from getting the reversal.
Irons controlling from mount.

Irons get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons shoots and misses

and Blik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Irons controls Blik momentarily but Blik frees himself.

Irons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irons wants to sweep but no luck.

Irons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Blik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Irons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blik has Irons in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blik sprawls well initially but Irons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irons is keen to just control but Blik is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irons slips nicely into half guard.
Irons is pressing down on Blik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blik is holding on for now.
Irons trying to control from Blik's half guard. Blik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blik wants to sweep here but Irons controlling him for the moment.
Irons trying to control the position from guard on top but Blik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John Henry Irons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blik is breathing heavily.
Irons trying to control but Blik is working from the bottom.

Blik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blik keeping moving, preventing Irons from controlling successfully.

Irons gets to his feet - Blik follows without any prompting.

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.

Blik gets the takedown into side control.

Blik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Blik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Irons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blik's guard! Nice work there by Irons!
Blik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Irons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Irons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irons trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blik looks a forlorn figure.
Blik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blik can't escape the position.
Irons controlling the position easily from mount.
Irons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blik for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blik is looking to escape.
Blik is working to get back to half guard.
Irons landing strikes from the mount.
Irons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blik is looking to get to half guard.
Irons wants to control the pace but Blik is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irons forces Blik back against the cage and clinches.

Blik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Irons is trying to keep an underhook but Blik manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Blik seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Irons is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Blik!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jokunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Edwards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaska Jokunen's chin.

Edwards
vs
Jokunen

185 cm
23
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Red Light Clothing
[JMFC] Bulk Nutrition

Combat Pro Design
Red Light Clothing

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaska Jokunen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Jokunen pushes him off.
Edwards cracks Jokunen with a good jab.
Jokunen swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Jokunen throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jokunen.
Jaska Jokunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokunen misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Jokunen misses with an uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Edwards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jokunen regains guard.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jokunen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards has gone for a leg lock! Jokunen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Jokunen preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Jokunen defends easily.

Edwards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokunen 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 Edwards.
Edwards trying to remain calm as Jokunen controls from the top position.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokunen controls the position from side control.
Edwards trying to control but Jokunen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jokunen keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
Jokunen keeps control of the position easily here as Edwards tries to buck him off.
Edwards trying to control the position but Jokunen manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokunen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Jokunen won't let him.
Jokunen has the hooks in. Edwards is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Edwards trying to control but not successfully.
Edwards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jokunen's guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards won't allow Jokunen to sweep him here.

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.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokunen is keeping the position for now.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jokunen keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Jokunen keeps it at a distance.
Jokunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokunen tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch.
No joy there for Jokunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A shot to the body from Jokunen misses

and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Edwards decides to pull guard.

Edwards had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jokunen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Edwards Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jokunen's back instead.
Edwards wants to control the position but Jokunen frees himself and scrambles - Edwards manages to regain control in side control.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokunen has escaped the position, nice work there.

Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokunen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Jokunen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to buck Jokunen off but Jokunen is having none of it.
Edwards stops Jokunen from passing to mount.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Jokunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jokunen controlling from side mount.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Jokunen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jokunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Jokunen isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen controlling from mount.
Jokunen prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Edwards has gone for a leg lock! Jokunen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Jokunen tries to pass.
Jokunen stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Jokunen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokunen pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokunen tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
Jokunen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is trying to control but can't.

Jokunen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edwards blocks a jab.

Edwards clinches.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Jokunen holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Jokunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Edwards has clasped his hands together around Jokunen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Jokunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokunen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Jokunen!
Jokunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Jokunen is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards looking for subs off his back but Jokunen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Jokunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
Jokunen is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokunen misses with a straight left.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Jokunen keeps it at a distance.
Jokunen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokunen throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Jokunen swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Jokunen circles away.
Jokunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokunen missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokunen throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Jokunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Jokunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Jokunen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Jokunen misses the body punch

and Edwards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokunen's guard now.
Jokunen keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Jokunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokunen, not yet.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards advances position into side control!

Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokunen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokunen wants to stand but Edwards has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Edwards!