BB 54: Berger v Sic PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Granit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Granit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The ghost
vs
Granit

185 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

193 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Granit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The ghost closes the distance and clinches.
The ghost looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The ghost dodges an elbow strike from Granit.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Johan Granit has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Granit just misses with a elbow thrown towards The ghost's brow.
Granit misses with a knee to the head.
Granit is trying to break the clinch but The ghost is controlling him.
Granit tries to land knees in the clinch but The ghost avoids the damage to the body.
The ghost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The ghost just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Granit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The ghost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Granit.
Granit looks to clinch

and The ghost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The ghost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Granit jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Granit around his waist. Granit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Granit.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Granit misses with a knee to the head.
Granit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
Granit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The ghost.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Granit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from The ghost.

That has opened up Johan Granit's cut even more.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
Granit wants to stall.
Granit tries to land knees in the clinch but The ghost avoids the damage to the body.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Granit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The ghost just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Granit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granit throws an elbow but it misses.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Granit blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for The ghost to work.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Granit looking for a takedown.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost avoiding damage as Granit throws knees to the body.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ghost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Granit.
The ghost stops a takedown attempt from Granit.
A bit of stalling here from The ghost.
Granit trying to land knees to the body.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Granit misses with the head strike.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Granit throws an elbow but misses.
Granit is trying to drag The ghost to the mat but The ghost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Granit blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
Granit misses with a knee strike.
Granit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The ghost avoids it.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
Granit looking to throw knees to the head but The ghost is blocking nicely.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost stalls.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The ghost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granit working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Granit blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
Granit wants to stall.
Granit is trying to push The ghost away but The ghost has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Granit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
The ghost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Granit.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Granit is working for takedown but The ghost is calmly controlling the position for now.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
Granit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granit has a couple of punches blocked by The ghost.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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.
Granit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The ghost.
The ghost taking a breather.
Granit blocks the elbow strike.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Granit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Granit 's eye.
The ghost avoids a wild elbow strike from Granit.
Granit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Granit blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granit is trying to force a seperation but The ghost has the dominant position.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but The ghost blocks with his arms.
Granit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R The ghost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Granit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Granit moves to clinch but The ghost breaks away

and The ghost counters by clinching up.
The ghost keeps control of Granit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Granit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Granit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Granit tries a knee to the head but The ghost blocks it.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Granit fails to pull guard.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
Granit is looking to control The ghost's arms but The ghost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Granit has his back to the ropes.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Granit's defenses.
Granit blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
Granit tries to stall but The ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granit misses with an elbow strike.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Granit ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Granit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Granit is looking to stand up but The ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Granit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Granit wants to stand up but The ghost is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of R The ghost.

The ghost rushes Granit and presses him up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Granit throws a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost gets underhooks to prevent Granit's takedown attempt.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
The ghost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Granit up against the ropes.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Granit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The ghost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Granit.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
Granit looking to throw knees to the head but The ghost is blocking nicely.
Granit is trying to break free.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
The ghost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Granit up against the ropes.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Granit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Granit trying to control the position but instead, The ghost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Granit into the ropes.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit is trying to force a seperation but The ghost has the dominant position.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost stalling against the ropes.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Granit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The ghost blocks the elbow strike.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost managing to block the knees to the body from Granit.
The ghost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granit is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. The ghost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R The ghost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Granit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Granit throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
Granit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The ghost is keeping busy.
Granit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The ghost.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Granit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Granit trying to control the position but instead, The ghost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Granit into the ropes.
Granit misses with a knee strike.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The ghost avoiding damage as Granit throws knees to the body.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Granit 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Granit 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granit trying to control the position but instead, The ghost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Granit into the ropes.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Granit pushes off an throws an elbow but The ghost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Granit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
Granit throws a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Granit in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
Granit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The ghost has him pressed against the ropes.
Granit avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
Granit goes for a takedown attempt but The ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The ghost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
R The ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granit tries to score a power double leg takedown but The ghost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Granit somewhat.

The ghost clinches with his opponent.
The ghost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
Granit blocks an elbow strike.

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 ghost lands an elbow inside.
Granit avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but The ghost blocks with his arms.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Granit 's eye.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Granit fails to pull guard.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Granit.
Granit tries to land a knee to the head but The ghost blocks with his arms.
Granit looking to throw knees to the head but The ghost is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from The ghost.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
Granit tries to throw a body punch but The ghost avoids it by throwing Granit back against the cage.
Granit is trying to maintain a safe position but The ghost gets an underhook and turns Granit into the ropes.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Granit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The ghost walks away with a smile on his face. Granit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Granit tries to clinch up

and The ghost counters by clinching up.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
The ghost blocks an elbow strike.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Granit fails to pull guard.
Granit tries to stall but The ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The ghost avoids a wild elbow strike from Granit.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
Granit can't break the clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Granit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Granit shrugs off.
Granit throws a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Granit takes an elbow to the temple.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, The ghost throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Granit's brow.
Johan Granit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granit misses with an elbow over the top.
The ghost stalling the fight.
The ghost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The ghost has Granit pushed against the ropes.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
Granit tries to stall but The ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
R The ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Granit 's eye.
Granit tries to land knees in the clinch but The ghost avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
R The ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The ghost, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R The ghost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy LeBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Rhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBear comes to the ring accompanied by Care Bear Tv Intro. Teddy LeBear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LeBear
vs
Rhl

195 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 6 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Rhl!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBear misses with a combination
and Rhl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Teddy LeBear has been cut.
Rhl is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Dennis Rhl has been cut.
LeBear keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBear misses with a low kick.
Rhl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBear.
LeBear bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhl's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhl tries to clinch there but LeBear circles away.

LeBear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
LeBear keeps control of Rhl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

LeBear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

LeBear clinches.
LeBear throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhls head.

LeBear breaks the clinch.

LeBear gets in close and instigates a clinch.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.

Rhl tries to keep at a distance but LeBear has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for LeBear.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.
LeBear misses with a looping right.
Teddy LeBear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

LeBear clinches up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for LeBear.
Rhl is looking to break free of the clinch but LeBear has double underhooks.

LeBear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhl moves out of range of the strikes.

LeBear drives through and clinches with Rhl against the ropes.
LeBear cracks Rhl with a nice body shot.
Rhl can't break the clinch.
Rhl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBear keeps control of Rhl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.
LeBear misses with a head kick.
Rhl takes a swing at LeBear's ribcage but misses.
Rhl takes one on the button.
Rhl misses with a double jab.
Rhl looks gassed!

LeBear moves into range and clinches up with Rhl.
LeBear controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from LeBear.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBear stalling in the clinch.
Rhl can't break the clinch.

LeBear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBear works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Rhl doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBear circles away.
Rhl moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBear throws a hook but Rhl avoids it easily.
Rhl throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeBear misses with a wild combination.
Rhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from LeBear finds it's target.
Rhl throws a series of punches but LeBear avoids them all with ease.
Rhl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeBear is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhl tries to clinch but LeBear is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBear throws a hook but Rhl blocks it.

LeBear closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rhl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBear dodges an elbow strike from Rhl.

LeBear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBear throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhl.

LeBear moves into the clinch.
Rhl missing with knees to the body.
LeBear lands a body punch.
Rhl tries to break the clinch but LeBear is controlling the position.
Rhl lands a damaging elbow.
Rhl is trying to break the clinch but LeBear is controlling him.

LeBear breaks the clinch.

LeBear closes the distance and pushes Rhl back into the ropes.
LeBear working some nice short punches in the clinch.

LeBear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhl wants to clinch up but LeBear keeps it at a distance.
Rhl throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBear drives through and clinches with Rhl against the ropes.
LeBear is working Rhl over against the ropes.

LeBear breaks the clinch.

LeBear gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rhl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBear lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeBear stalling against the ropes.
Rhl missing with knees to the body.
LeBear managing to block the knees to the body from Rhl.
Rhl is trying to push LeBear away but LeBear has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
LeBear presses Rhl against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

LeBear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LeBear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhl.
Rhl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBear.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBear lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeBear lands a shot to the body.
LeBear swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Rhl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy LeBear dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rhl throws a head kick that misses.
LeBear avoids the head kick by Rhl.

LeBear closes the distance and pushes Rhl back into the ropes.

LeBear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBear 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.
Good work by Rhl as he checks the leg kick.
Rhl misses with the combination.
LeBear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBear thows a leg kick but Rhl checks it
and Rhl counters with a body kick.
Rhl moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBear.
Rhl fails with an attempt to clinch.

LeBear has closed the distance and engaged Rhl in a clinch.
Rhl is trying to break free.

LeBear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBear.
Rhl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBear.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhl throws a right and a left that LeBear avoids nicely.
Rhl throws a sloppy head kick and LeBear moves out of range easily.
LeBear blocks a head kick by Rhl.
LeBear fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhl on the side of the head.
Rhl throws a shot from downtown. LeBear moves away and avoids it.
Rhl lands with a slapping head kick.
LeBear tests Rhl's chin there with a solid looking shot.

LeBear darts in and clinches Rhl up against the ropes.
LeBear managing to block the knees to the body from Rhl.
LeBear lands a shoulder strike.
LeBear blocks an elbow strike from Rhl.

LeBear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBear misses with a looping right.
Rhl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBear. That did some damage!
LeBear tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rhl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhl circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhl throws a head kick but LeBear moves out of range.
Rhl tries to clinch but LeBear moves out of range.
Rhl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhl ducks under a wild hook from LeBear.
Teddy LeBear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhl misses with a head kick.
Rhl defending well as LeBear loads up on a big left hand.
LeBear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhl lands a head kick. LeBear smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rhl tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhl throws a head kick but LeBear moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from LeBear.
LeBear takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from LeBear.
Rhl lands with a nice combination. LeBear backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBear tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rhl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhl tries to clinch up but LeBear circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBear takes a swing at Rhl's ribcage but misses.
Rhl lands a head kick!
Rhl fails to land with a series of punches.

LeBear takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhl wants to stall.

LeBear manages to break the clinch.
LeBear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBear throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teddy LeBear is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhl throws a head kick but LeBear moves out of range.
Rhl wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhl closes the distance but LeBear moves to the side
and LeBear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rhl circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBear swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhl.
LeBear misses with a hook
and Rhl counters with a big head kick but LeBear shrugs it off.
LeBear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rhl counters with a series of strikes. LeBear will be more careful next time no doubt.
LeBear motions for Rhl to come forward. LeBear throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhl avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBear works the jab nicely.

LeBear closes the distance and clinches.

Rhl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from LeBear misses
and Rhl counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeBear is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teddy LeBear will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

LeBear moves into the clinch.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.
LeBear tries to bum rush Rhl with a series of wild strikes but Rhl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

LeBear moves into the clinch.
LeBear pushes Rhl back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rhl missing with knees to the body.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.
LeBear keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBear listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhl misses with a head kick.
LeBear throws the left hand but Rhl avoids the punch easily.
LeBear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBear throws a sloppy head kick and Rhl moves out of range easily.
LeBear swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhl.
LeBear throws a leg kick
and Rhl counters with a head kick.
Rhl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBear has closed the distance and engaged Rhl in a clinch.

LeBear manages to break the clinch.
Rhl tries to clinch up but LeBear circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhl throws a head kick that misses.
Rhl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeBear blocks a head kick by Rhl.
LeBear misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhl counters with a head kick.
Rhl throws a head kick but LeBear moves out of range.

LeBear gets a clinch.
LeBear lands a body shot in the clinch.
LeBear is trying to break the clinch but Rhl is controlling him.
Rhl can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBear.
LeBear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhl's elbow.
LeBear tries to circle away but Rhl has him pinned against the ropes.
Rhl throws an elbow that misses.
LeBear lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhl backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

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.
LeBear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhl has him pressed against the ropes.
LeBear is trying to break free.
Rhl taking a breather.
Rhl is trying to break free.
Rhl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeBear has him pressed against the ropes.

LeBear breaks from the clinch.
Rhl throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

LeBear rushes Rhl and presses him up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeBear.
Rhl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBear.
Rhl wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeBear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Rhl breaks the clinch.
Rhl tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBear lands a head shot.
LeBear throws the left hand but Rhl avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBear fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhl is out of range.
Rhl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LeBear's head.
Rhl misses with a double jab.
LeBear tries to bum rush Rhl with a series of wild strikes but Rhl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBear misses with a low kick.
Rhl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhl swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBear.
LeBear misses with a combination
and Rhl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LeBear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhl.
Rhl throws the left hand but LeBear avoids the punch easily.

Rhl gets tackled into the ropes by LeBear. LeBear maintains the clinch.

Rhl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBear smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rhl looks to land a combination but LeBear avoids it well.

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.
LeBear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhl.
Rhl tries to clinch but LeBear moves away

and LeBear moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBear.
LeBear lands a shot to the body.
Rhl is trying to force a seperation but LeBear has the dominant position.
LeBear digs a right hand underneath Rhl's ribcage. Rhl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhl looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBear.
LeBear has Rhl pressed against the ropes, preventing Rhl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhl.
LeBear prevents Rhl from breaking the clinch.
LeBear pushes Rhl back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBear is defending well for now.
LeBear prevents Rhl from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from LeBear.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

LeBear breaks the clinch.
Dennis Rhl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy LeBear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBear throws a leg kick
and Rhl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy LeBear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBear 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy LeBear!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Deadwords (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cart
vs
Deadwords

201 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darryl Deadwords!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cart takes the fight into the clinch.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Darryl Deadwords has been cut.
Deadwords throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Cart landing knees to the head.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart is stalling here.
Deadwords takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deadwords looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Cart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Cart stalling the fight.

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

Cart closes the distance and pushes Deadwords back into the ropes.
Cart lands a knee to the head.
Cart lands a knee to the body.
Cart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deadwords's face.

Cart breaks the clinch.
Cart lands a high kick!
Cart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Deadwords will feel that in the morning.

Cart has closed the distance and engaged Deadwords in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cart with a knee to the head.
Cart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cart with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cart.
The referee calls for Cart to work.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Cart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deadwords avoids it.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deadwords has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deadwords avoids it.
Deadwords missing with knees to the body.
Cart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cart tries to break the clinch but Deadwords is controlling the position.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Deadwords gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deadwords on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deadwords working Cart over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadwords throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deadwords.
Deadwords trying to land knees to the body.
Deadwords trying to land knees to the body.
Cart is trying to maintain a safe position but Deadwords gets an underhook and turns Cart into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Deadwords just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cart's brow.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cart is pushing Deadwords up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cart avoids it.
Cart tries a knee to the head but Deadwords blocks it.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Deadwords throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deadwords has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deadwords throws an elbow that misses.
Cart looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Deadwords with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deadwords using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cart.
Cart managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwords.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cart avoids it.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deadwords utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deadwords crunches a lovely knee into Cart's ribcage.
Deadwords lands a nice elbow.
Deadwords throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cart can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Deadwords takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deadwords landing knees to the head.

It looks like Eric Cart has been cut.
Cart blocks an elbow strike from Deadwords.
Cart looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cart avoids it.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cart avoids it.
Cart misses with a knee strike.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Deadwords lands a nice elbow.
Cart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cart crunches a lovely knee into Deadwords's ribcage.
Cart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deadwords has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but Deadwords blocks with his arms.
Cart managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwords.
Cart trying to stall but Deadwords improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Deadwords just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cart's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deadwords blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deadwords working Cart over with knees to the body.
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Cart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deadwords avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cart dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deadwords is looking to clinch but Cart is avoiding it.
Deadwords takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deadwords darts in trying to clinch

and Cart counters by clinching up.
Cart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Cart landing knees to the head.
Deadwords throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deadwords has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deadwords throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cart blocks it with crossed arms.
Cart looking to throw knees to the head but Deadwords is blocking nicely.
Cart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deadwords throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cart blocks it with crossed arms.
Cart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deadwords scores with a knee to the head.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart stalling in the clinch.
Cart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deadwords has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwords comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but Deadwords blocks with his arms.
Cart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deadwords obliges.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cart dodges an elbow strike from Deadwords.
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cart has Deadwords pushed against the ropes.
Eric Cart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deadwords throws an elbow but it misses.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Deadwords misses with a knee strike.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cart.
Deadwords misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Cart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deadwords is defending well for now.
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.

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.
Deadwords using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Cart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deadwords missing with knees to the body.

Cart breaks the clinch.
Deadwords closes the distance looking to clinch

and Cart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cart.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Cart.
Cart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deadwords managing to block the knees to the body from Cart.
Deadwords missing with knees to the body.
Cart managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwords.
Cart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deadwords with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cart lands a knee to the body.
Cart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deadwords throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cart landing knees to the head.
Cart blocks an elbow strike from Deadwords.
Cart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Cart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Deadwords throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deadwords blocks it with crossed arms.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Cart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cart lands a knee to the head.
Cart taking a breather.
Cart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deadwords missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the head but Cart blocks with his arms.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Deadwords lands a nice knee to the body.
Deadwords lands an elbow inside.
Deadwords looking to throw knees to the head but Cart is blocking nicely.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Cart working Deadwords over with knees to the body.
Cart with a knee to the head.
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cart managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwords.
Cart landing knees to the head.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cart obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cart dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Deadwords tries to clinch but Cart is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deadwords looks to clinch
and Cart makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Deadwords really felt that one!

Deadwords gets tackled into the ropes by Cart. Cart maintains the clinch.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Cart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Cart.
Deadwords pushes off an throws an elbow but Cart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cart lands a knee to the head.
Cart is stalling here.
Cart looking to throw knees to the head but Deadwords is blocking nicely.
Cart wants to stall.
Deadwords lands an elbow inside that Cart shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cart working Deadwords over with knees to the body.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwords.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Deadwords just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cart's brow.
Cart lands a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but Deadwords blocks with his arms.
Deadwords throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deadwords scores with a knee to the head.
Cart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deadwords misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cart.
Cart stalls.
Deadwords throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deadwords lands an elbow that stopped Cart in his tracks for a moment.
Cart tries to stall but Deadwords uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deadwords takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but Cart blocks it.
Deadwords tries to land knees in the clinch but Cart avoids the damage to the body.
Darryl Deadwords has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Cart.
Cart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.
Cart misses with a knee strike.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cart tries to land a knee to the head but Deadwords blocks with his arms.
Deadwords creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cart effectively controlling the action here.
Cart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Deadwords crunches a lovely knee into Cart's ribcage.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Deadwords using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cart with a knee to the head.
Deadwords throws an elbow that misses.
Cart blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cart stalling against the ropes.
Deadwords with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cart stalling against the ropes.
Deadwords tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deadwords takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deadwords misses with an elbow over the top.
Deadwords trying to land knees to the body.
Deadwords pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cart with a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the head but Cart blocks with his arms.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.
Cart looking to slow down the pace here.
Cart misses with a knee to the head.
Deadwords tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cart avoids it.
Cart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deadwords lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cart connects with a knee to the head.

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.
Deadwords is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cart is defending well for now.
Cart lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Deadwords using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deadwords misses with a knee to the head.
Cart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deadwords can do to turn this around?
Cart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deadwords up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cart.
Cart scores with a knee to the head.
Deadwords lands a good knee to the midsection. Cart won't want to take too many of those.
Cart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cart misses with a knee strike.
Cart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cart landing knees to the head.
Deadwords throws an elbow that misses.
Cart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cart looking to throw knees to the head but Deadwords is blocking nicely.
Cart avoiding damage as Deadwords throws knees to the body.

Cart manages to break the clinch.
Eric Cart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deadwords wants to clinch.
Darryl Deadwords seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cart gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cart!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Raiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Michael Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Raiser
vs
Michael Batista

196 cm
24
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

198 cm
26
290 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Raiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Michael Batista!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiser misses with a double jab
and Batista counters with a stiff right hand.
Batista connects with a solid leg kick.
Raiser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like David Michael Batista has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista lands a body shot.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Raiser tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raiser is breathing heavily.
Raiser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batista's hands.
Tony Raiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiser throws a lazy body kick
and Batista makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batista scores with a hook to the body. Raiser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batista turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raiser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raiser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batista looks to land a combination. Raiser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Tony Raiser has been cut.
Batista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raiser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista lands a jab to Raiser's midsection.
Batista lands the left hand.
Raiser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Batista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raiser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Tony Raiser's cut is getting worse.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batista scoring well with a low kick there.
Raiser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raiser rather than just go for the knockout.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Raiser is rocked!
Raiser on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Batista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batista connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista works over Raiser's head and body with a nice combination.

Jeez, Tony Raiser's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raiser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batista turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batista.
Batista turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batista throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raiser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Batista both land. Nice combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Michael Batista!

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 Pikku Hiawatha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Los Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiawatha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Gael. The crowd seem to be enjoying Los Anjos's choice of entrance music: After Dark - Tito and Tarantula. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hiawatha
vs
Los Anjos

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

176 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Hiawatha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Los Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiawatha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hiawatha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Los Anjos throws a combination that misses
and Hiawatha counters with a nice uppercut.
Los Anjos closes the distance but Hiawatha moves to the side
and Los Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Los Anjos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hiawatha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hiawatha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Los Anjos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiawatha is in Los Anjos's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hiawatha is working Los Anjos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiawatha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Los Anjos being controlled here, momentarily.
Los Anjos keeping moving, preventing Hiawatha from controlling successfully.
Hiawathais looking to pass into half guard but Los Anjos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Los Anjos is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Los Anjos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiawatha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Los Anjos, into his guard.
Hiawatha pushing down on Los Anjos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Los Anjos looks gassed!
Los Anjos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiawatha works his way into full mount!
Hiawatha controlling from mount.
Los Anjos has given up his back here. Will Hiawatha look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiawatha is working the ground and pound. Can Los Anjos escape?
Hiawatha lands with a hammerfist to the side of Los Anjos's head.

Hiawatha looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hiawatha has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Los Anjos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hiawatha lands a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Los Anjos hold on?! Hiawatha is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hiawatha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Hiawatha is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Los Anjos has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hiawatha has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Los Anjos taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hiawatha doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pikku Hiawatha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousaf Kurracon (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.

Cooper
vs
Kurracon

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousaf Kurracon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurracon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Kurracon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Cooper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurracon was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Kurracon is keeping the position.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper thows a big elbow that misses.
Kurracon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurracon has wrist control.
Kurracon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurracon trying to control the position here.

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.
Kurracon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Kurracon is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurracon is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Cooper has his foot on Kurracon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurracon works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurracon advances to half guard.
Kurracon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cooper missing with punches from the bottom.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Kurracon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurracon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yousaf Kurracon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kurracon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurracon won't be happy with that.
Cooper is trying to ground and pound but Kurracon uses the momentary lack of control by Cooper to regain half guard.
Cooper misses with a head shot. Kurracon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kurracon trying to control the position here.
Kurracon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kurracon throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cooper with the ground and pound but Kurracon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Kurracon.
Kurracon trying to control the position here.
Cooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard.

Cooper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurracon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurracon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Kurracon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yousaf Kurracon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kurracon misses with a wild combination.
Kurracon throws a left and a right that both miss

so Cooper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cooper throws a strike but Kurracon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurracon controls from within his opponent's 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kurracon shoots in and bounces Cooper off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kurracon is stalling in the full guard.
Cooper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooper tries to get out of the position.
Kurracon passes Cooper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurracon controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Yousaf Kurracon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kurracon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurracon throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Kurracon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kurracon drops Cooper with a right and a left! Kurracon comes rushing in but Cooper regains his composure and manages to keep Kurracon in guard.

Cooper is rocked!

It looks like Max Cooper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurracon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Cooper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurracon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooper seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yousaf Kurracon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Cooper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurracon.
Kurracon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kurracon drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cooper is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kurracon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cooper's body to avoid the submission. Cooper has instead reached around Kurracon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cooper arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Cooper!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho comes to the ring accompanied by Push it to the Limit. Luiz Satinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Satinho
vs
Holmes

211 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

210 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Satinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Satinho.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Satinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Satinho.
Holmes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satinho's sensitive parts.

Satinho gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Satinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Satinho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Satinho wants to stand but Holmes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holmes working to try and regain half guard.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Satinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.

Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Satinho preventing the sweep.
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.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Satinho gets to his feet. Holmes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Satinho ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satinho slips under a jab from Holmes.
Satinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Satinho has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.

Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Satinho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satinho thinking.
Satinho wants to clinch
and Satinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hank Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satinho tries to clinch but Holmes moves away
and Holmes counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmes scores with a nice right hand.
Satinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Satinho momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satinho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holmes looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satinho misses with a wild combination.
Satinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Satinho thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.

Satinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes is not content to let Satinho control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holmes throws a series of punches but Satinho avoids them all with ease.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Satinho.
Holmes works the jab nicely.
Holmes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Satinho's head.

Satinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Satinho keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holmes is not content to let Satinho control the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Satinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Holmes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Satinho wants to stand but Holmes is controlling his posture from full guard.

Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Satinho defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satinho tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Satinho is proving a slippery customer.
Satinho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Satinho trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.

Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Satinho uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Satinho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Satinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luiz Satinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satinho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Satinho wants to clinch but Holmes slips to the side
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Satinho backing up. Satinho nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
Satinho closes the distance but Holmes moves to the side
and Holmes counters with a leg kick.

Satinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Satinho wants to stand but Holmes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Satinho trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Satinho's guard.
Satinho controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.

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.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes postures up.
Holmes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holmes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Satinho is trying to keep Holmes in close.
Holmes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes works over Satinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.
Holmes working some strikes from top position.
Luiz Satinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Satinho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Satinho manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Satinho's guard.
Satinho is trying to keep Holmes in close.
Holmes working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Satinho 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Satinho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mt
vs
Kun Do

187 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
281 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Mt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do is looking to clinch.
Do takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Do.
Do moves away from the strike by Mt.
Mt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Do. Do obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Mt connects with a high kick.
Do throws a leg kick which misses Mt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mt tries to avoid it.
Mt is breathing heavily.
Donk. Do catches Mt right on the button with a cross.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Do getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Do throws a leg kick that misses.
Do scores with a leg kick.
Do throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do throws a one two combo.

It looks like Dave Mt has been cut.

Do rushes Mt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Do will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mt up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Do manages to pull guard.
Do controls Mt momentarily but Mt frees himself.

Mt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Do has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mt has managed to get both his arms back between Do's legs - danger averted.
Do trying to control the position.
Mt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Do is proving hard to escape from.
Mt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeet Kun Do.
Do sizes up Mt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Do fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Do avoids the head kick by Mt.
Mt misses with a shot to the body

and Do counters by moving into the clinch.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Do wants to stall.
Do scores with a shoulder strike.
Mt wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Do comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Mt is blocking nicely.
Mt has had enough of the clinch but Do keeps him there for the moment.
Mt lands an elbow inside that Do shrugs off.
Do looking to slow down the pace here.
Do lands an elbow inside.
Do misses with a knee strike.
Mt tries to break free but Do pushes him back against the ropes.
Do with a knee to the head.
Mt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Do.
Do avoids a wild elbow strike from Mt.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
Mt wants to get back to striking at distance but Do won't allow it.
Mt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do misses with an elbow over the top.
Do pushes off an throws an elbow but Mt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Do keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mt's efforts to push away.
Mt wants to break free but Do has control.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
Do tries to stall but Mt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Mt tries to break free but Do pushes him back against the ropes.
Do tries to pull guard but Mt won't allow it.
Do keeps control of Mt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mt wants to break free but Do has control.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do is controlling him.
Mt gets underhooks to prevent Do's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mt throws an elbow but misses.
Do misses with a knee strike.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mt as Do tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mt throws an elbow but misses.

Mt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mt throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mt - that will leave a mark!
Dave Mt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mt misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mt throws a lazy head kick
and Do counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Mt.
Do checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Do moves into range and clinches up with Mt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeet Kun Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Do wants to clinch.
Mt throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Mt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Do lands a nice shot that snaps Mt's head back.
A head kick misses from Mt.
Jeet Kun Do is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Do counter with a right hand.
Do has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do misses with a two punch combination.
Mt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Do's sensitive parts.
Mt delivers a nice body kick.
Mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mt throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Do bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Do is breathing heavily.
Mt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Do doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mt scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
Mt connects with a solid leg kick.
Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mt throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Mt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mt.
Mt lands a head kick. Do smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mt. Do shrugs it off though.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Mt misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mt.
Mt lands with a kick to the temple. Do shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mt.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
Jeet Kun Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
Mt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Do lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mt circles away quickly and effectively.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Mt scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do throws a low kick but Mt moves out of range easily.
Do avoids the head kick by Mt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mt connects with a leg kick. Do looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
letting Do counter with a right hand.
Mt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Mt misses

and Do moves into the clinch.
Mt wants to break free but Do has control.

Mt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mt throws a lazy head kick
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Mt blocks a leg kick.
A head kick by Mt misses
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mt if he has to take too many more of those.
Mt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Mt misses
and Do counters with a slapping leg kick.
Do tries to clinch but Mt is having none of it.
Mt throws a lazy head kick

and Do counters by moving into the clinch.
Mt blocks an elbow strike from Do.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mt wants to get back to striking at distance but Do won't allow it.

Do pulls guard.
Mt wanted to stand there but Do had control of the position.
Mt stopping the sweep attempt from Do.
Mt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Do trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mt wants to stand but Do has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Mt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Mt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Do takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Mt misses

and Do holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mt blocks the elbow strike.
Mt is trying to break free.
Mt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mt tries to break the clinch but Do is controlling the position.
Mt is looking to break free of the clinch but Do has double underhooks.
Do's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mt's defenses.
Mt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Do comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Do lands an uppercut.
Mt pushes off an throws an elbow but Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
Mt misses with an elbow over the top.
Mt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do is controlling him.
Mt avoids the elbow strike from Do, against the ropes.
Mt working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Do to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mt scores with a head kick. Do tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Do moves into range and clinches up with Mt.
A frustrated look appears on Mt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Do.
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Do holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Do prevents Mt from breaking the clinch.
Mt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mt tries to break free but Do pushes him back against the ropes.
Mt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do blocks the elbow strike.

Mt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mt scores with a kick to the body.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do blocks a head kick by Mt.

Do has closed the distance and engaged Mt in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mt throws a head kick that half lands.
Do moves out of range as Mt strikes.
Mt connects with a high kick.
Do tries to score with a low kick but Mt moves his leg out of the way.
Do avoids the head kick by Mt.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
and Do counters with an outside leg kick.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Do looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mt misses with a wild body shot.
Do does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Mt lands with a slapping head kick.
Do throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mt throws a wild body kick that Do sees coming a mile off.
Mt throws a push kick but Do slaps the foot to one side.
Mt throws a head kick that misses
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Do rushes Mt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mt wants to get back to striking at distance but Do won't allow it.
Do connects with a knee to the head.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Mt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
Mt wants to get back to striking at distance but Do won't allow it.
Do tries to stall but Mt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mt's face.

Mt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mt throws a head kick that misses

and Do moves into the clinch.
Mt working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do has Mt pressed against the ropes, preventing Mt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mt can't break the clinch.
Do is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Mt manages to break the clinch.
Do throws out a powerful jab.
Do wants to slow Mt down by chopping away at his legs.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick

and Do moves into the clinch.
Mt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Do misses with a knee strike.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Mt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Do has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Do avoids a wild elbow strike from Mt.
Mt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mt tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mt blocks an elbow strike.
Mt is looking to break free of the clinch but Do has double underhooks.
Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mt throws an elbow but misses.
Do tries to land a knee to the head but Mt blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeet Kun Do.
Well Do has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeet Kun Do!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boogie Woogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taai comes to the ring accompanied by Snoop. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Taai
vs
Woogie

191 cm
24
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
255 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taai Taai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boogie Woogie!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woogie lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Taai Taai has been cut.

Woogie clinches.
Woogie gets through Taai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Taai breaks from the clinch.

Taai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woogie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Woogie digs a right hand into Taai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taai's gas tank.
Woogie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woogie avoids it.
Woogie working aggressively here.
Taai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woogie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woogie throws a head punch that misses.
Woogie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taai has him pressed against the ropes.

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

Woogie clinches up with Taai and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taai scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taai scores with a knee to the head.
Woogie scores with a shot to the side of Taai's head.
Woogie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taai tries a knee to the head but Woogie blocks it.

Taai pulls guard effortlessly.
Taai is controlling Woogie's posture.
Taai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woogie is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woogie being controlled here momentarily.
Taai looking for a sweep. Not yet Taai, not yet.

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.
Taai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woogie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taai.
Taai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taai works his way into side control.
Taai scoring with punches from side control.
Woogie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woogie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Taai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Woogie looks gassed!
A big shot lands for Taai! That's hurt Woogie! Will he recover? Taai fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taai Taai!