MMA 52 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PeeWee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shom Harnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Herman
vs
Harnick

187 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

174 cm
24
162 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PeeWee Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shom Harnick!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harnick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
Harnick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herman checks it well.
Harnick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herman shoots and misses

and Harnick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herman wants to sweep but no luck.
Harnick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harnick trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Herman has an active guard here but Harnick has managed to pass into half guard.
Herman is looking for a sweep. Harnick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Harnick seems to be working for a kimura but Herman defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to control the action here but instead Harnick manages to pass to full mount!
Herman tries to reverse the position but Harnick maintains control.
Herman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Harnick biding his time, controlling Herman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harnick has the hooks in. Herman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Herman staying busy and making it hard for Harnick to control.
Harnick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Herman tries to break free.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Harnick slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harnick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Harnick is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Herman is in bad spot here.
Harnick is riding his opponent, not letting Herman buck him off.
Harnick doesn't have the hooks in and Herman manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman wants to control from the top but Harnick keeps moving.
Herman stops Harnick from standing up.

Herman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harnick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herman has Harnick in his guard.

Harnick stands up from Herman's guard - Harnick perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harnick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PeeWee Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harnick connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like PeeWee Herman has been cut.
A short uppercut from Harnick.
Herman tries to score a body lock takedown but Harnick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harnick taking a breather.
Harnick is trying to drag Herman to the mat but Herman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harnick scores with a knee to the head.

Harnick manages to break the clinch.

Harnick closes the distance and pushes Herman back into the cage.
Harnick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Harnick jumps guard.
Herman wants to control from the top but Harnick keeps moving.
Harnick is looking to stand up but Herman isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman looking to sit in guard and control but Harnick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harnick wants to get up but he can't break Herman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harnick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Harnick from controlling successfully.
Harnick is looking to stand up but Herman won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shom Harnick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PeeWee Herman'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.

Harnick pushes Herman away with a front kick.
Herman misses with a takedown

and Harnick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harnick tries to stand but Herman is controlling from the bottom.

Herman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harnick has picked Herman up and slammed him! Herman can't keep hold of the triangle and Harnick manages to pass to side control!
Harnick wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.

Harnick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harnick. That's going to slow Herman down.
A head kick from Harnick lands but Herman takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harnick lands a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harnick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick fails with an attempt to clinch.

Harnick shoots in and bounces Herman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman is looking to sweep but instead, Harnick has passed into half guard.
Harnick is thwarting Herman's attempts to control the position.
Harnick seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harnick is trying to control the action in half guard but Herman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harnick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Herman is trying to get back to full guard.
Herman has a hand on Harnick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harnick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Harnick closes the distance and clinches.
Harnick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harnick lands a knee to the body.
Herman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harnick leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Harnick.
Harnick'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.
Harnick lands a knee to the body.
Harnick connects with a knee to the head.
Harnick lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Harnick.

Harnick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harnick wants to take a breather but Herman is having none of it.
Herman is looking to control Harnick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herman avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Harnick seems content to control.
Harnick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harnick stands up from half guard.
Harnick shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Harnick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harnick wants to clinch.
PeeWee Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harnick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harnick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harnick working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Harnick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harnick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman tries to buck Harnick off but Harnick is having none of it.
Herman is not content to let Harnick control the position.
Herman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harnick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Harnick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Herman to his feet.

Harnick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herman's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman wants to hit a switch here but Harnick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Herman there!
Harnick controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shom Harnick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on PeeWee Herman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Harnick moves into the clinch.
Herman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harnick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harnick tries a head kick but it misses.
Herman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Harnick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harnick stalling in the clinch but Herman improves position.

Harnick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harnick.
Herman fails with the takedown

and Harnick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PeeWee Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harnick successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick is trying to control the position but Herman postures up.
Harnick wants to stand but Herman is controlling the position.
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Harnick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Herman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harnick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harnick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harnick!
Harnick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working.

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.
Herman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harnick controlling the pace.
Harnick uses his free foot to push down on Herman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Herman.
Harnick wants to control the pace but Herman is squirming around nicely.
Herman is working to get back to half guard.
Harnick controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman working to try and regain half guard.
Harnick controlling the pace for now.
Harnick looking to control but Herman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Harnick is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Harnick clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.

Harnick successfully pulls guard.
Harnick keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.

Harnick uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harnick throws a head kick that misses.

Harnick clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Harnick.
Harnick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Harnick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harnick.
Harnick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Harnick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Harnick gets a clinch.
Harnick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shom Harnick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harnick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shom Harnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Herman tries to keep at a distance but Harnick has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shom Harnick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harnick 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shom Harnick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - For Those About To Rock. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Robben
vs
De Santos

185 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER
Nemesis Laboratories: Q150 - $30

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Robben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos tries for a takedown but Robben circles away easily
letting Robben counter with a right hand.
Robben looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Santos misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robben.
De Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robben counters with a good, hard body kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
De Santos looks gassed!
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!
Robben feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santos's calf.
Robben moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robben cracks the inside of De Santos's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robben.
Robben lands with a slapping head kick.
Robben is looking to slow De Santos down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robben lands with a nice body punch.
Robben scoring well with a low kick there.
Robben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arjen Robben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robben looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robben lands a body shot.
Robben scores with a kick to the midsection.
Robben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robben feints and then cracks De Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santos down.
Robben feints and then cracks De Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santos down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben pushes De Santos away with a front kick.
De Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robben goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

De Santos is rocked!
Robben lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as De Santos crumples to the floor! Robben milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arjen Robben!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smith
vs
Viper

180 cm
23
161 lbs
11 - 1 - 1

178 cm
25
163 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Viper!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Viper throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Viper only half commits.
Smith cracks Viper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Anton Viper has been cut.
A low kick from Viper is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viper.
Viper throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Viper! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Viper to his feet! Viper is in big trouble!

Viper is rocked!
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viper is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Viper looks gassed!
Smith tries to bum rush Viper with a series of wild strikes but Viper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viper.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Viper seems to have recovered his senses.
Viper misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viper.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viper. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viper throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Viper was not able to check.
Anton Viper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick as Viper jumps back.
Viper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith looks to land a combination but Viper avoids it well.
Viper throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Viper avoids it well.
A jab from Smith misses.
Viper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viper misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Viper to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Haka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Haze
vs
Duncan

200 cm
23
235 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silver Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duncan.
Haze wants to clinch
and Duncan counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Duncan misses the target.
Duncan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haze.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a nice uppercut.

Duncan closes the distance and clinches.

Haze drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze controls Duncan momentarily but Duncan frees himself.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duncan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haze controls Duncan momentarily but Duncan frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haze is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan postures up.
Duncan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Silver Haze.
Duncan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Duncan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Haze! Duncan lets Haze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Haze is rocked!

It looks like Silver Haze has been cut.
Haze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silver Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duncan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duncan throws a low kick but Haze moves out of range easily.
Duncan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haze moves to clinch but Duncan breaks away
and Duncan counters with a nice body shot.
Tom Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duncan fakes the body blow, causing Haze to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Haze goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Duncan!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Iniesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iniesta's entrance music is Eminem - No Love ft. Lil Wayne. A fine choice. Kent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Andres Iniesta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Iniesta
vs
Kent

185 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andres Iniesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iniesta throws a leg kick
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iniesta looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Iniesta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iniesta misses with a combination
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Iniesta drops Kent with a beautiful combination! Kent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Iniesta is looking for the KO!

Kent is rocked!
Iniesta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Iniesta finish him?
Kent looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iniesta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Iniesta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kent counters with a nice uppercut.
Kent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Iniesta misses
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
Iniesta misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
Iniesta misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely.
Iniesta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andres Iniesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iniesta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iniesta misses with a wild body shot.
Iniesta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kent counters with a straight right hand.
Iniesta swinging wildly here.
Iniesta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iniesta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whack! Iniesta lands a heavy head kick that drops Kent. The ref tackles Iniesta to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kent was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andres Iniesta!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shawn Burton enters the cage!

Svensson
vs
Burton

180 cm
28
194 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

191 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Burton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Burton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svensson struggling a bit here.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Burton trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
Svensson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burton trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
Svensson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton stalling.
Svensson is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Svensson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Burton advances nicely into full mount.
Svensson is desperately trying to improve his position but Burton has a good base and remains in mount.
Burton with shots to the head and body - Svensson looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton dominating with strikes here.
Svensson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svensson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burton landing punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burton lands a big elbow.
Svensson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svensson is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Svensson controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burton content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Svensson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.
Burton trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Burton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Svensson is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burton blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Burton swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Burton tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton's corner calls for a 1-2. Burton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svensson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Burton.

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

Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Burton misses.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Svensson drives through and clinches with Burton against the cage.
Burton tries to score a body lock takedown but Svensson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svensson missing with knees to the body.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but Burton blocks it.
Burton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Burton backwards.

Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Per Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Svensson darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svensson obliges.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svensson misses with a knee to the head.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Burton is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Burton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a kick to the temple. Burton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burton 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.
Svensson moves out of range as Burton strikes.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson lands a nice looking body kick.
Svensson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svensson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svensson wants to clinch.
Burton misses with a combination
and Svensson counters with a good, hard body kick but Burton shrugs it off.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Burton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svensson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burton down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson landing strikes.
Svensson throws an elbow but Burton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Svensson working the body and head with strikes.
Svensson trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Svensson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson lands a nice forearm strike.

Svensson tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Svensson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Svensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burton's calf.
Svensson scores with a spinning back kick!
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Burton.

Svensson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Svensson lands in his opponent's guard.
Svensson scoring with some ground and pound.
Burton wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svensson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Svensson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson landing some decent shots from guard.
Svensson pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Svensson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson postures up in Burton's guard and throws a big left but Burton blocks it.
Burton controlling the position.
Svensson trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Svensson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burton's head.
Svensson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burton trying to control the position.
Svensson passes Burton's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is keen to just control but Burton is a slippery customer.
Svensson is nestled in close to Burton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Svensson works his way into side control.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Svensson working the ground and pound.
Svensson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Svensson moves into full mount!
Svensson tries to control but Burton wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svensson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Svensson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Svensson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Svensson wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Svensson.
Svensson lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Per Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svensson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Svensson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Killer
vs
Rokka

190 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

166 cm
22
144 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killer. That did some damage!

Rokka gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Rokka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka pushes Killer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokka lands with a right to the head.
Killer is trying to push Rokka away but Rokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Rokka.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Rokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rokka.
Still in the clinch, Rokka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rokka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Rokka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killer doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Rokka counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Rokka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rokka.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokka lands a body shot.
Rokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer misses with a left hand

and Rokka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rokka.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.
Rokka avoiding damage.
Rokka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
A short left from Rokka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Rokka.
Rokka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rokka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rokka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Rokka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Rokka.
Rokka lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Rokka.
Rokka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Rokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands a body shot.
Rokka slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokka.
Rokka lands a shot to the body.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Rokka has double underhooks.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka pushes Killer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer wants to break free but Rokka has control.
Rokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka is struggling to control the position.
Rokka presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rokka lands with a short shot to the head.

Rokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rokka rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rokka lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokka has Killer pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rokka.
A right hand to the body from Rokka.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.
Rokka pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokka is stalling here.
Rokka lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rokka has managed to clinch.
Rokka scores with a shoulder strike.

Rokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaobon Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Rokka 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.
Rokka lands with a nice body punch.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer misses with a hook

and Rokka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokka is working Killer over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rokka.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rokka lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rokka.
A body shot lands from Rokka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Rokka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka lands a nice shot to the body.
Rokka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Rokka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Rokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rokka smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokka.
Rokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rokka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.

Rokka clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rokka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rokka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Rokka lands a body shot.
Rokka scores with a hook to the body.
Killer letting Rokka take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Rokka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokka.
Tero Rokka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rokka lands a body punch.
Rokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokka lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rokka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rokka digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Rokka cracks Killer with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka scores with a hook to the body.
Rokka works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Rokka works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.
Rokka lands a shoulder strike.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka lands a left hand.
Rokka gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka lands a body punch.
Rokka lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rokka.
A body shot lands from Rokka.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rokka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Rokka won't allow it.

Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer throws a right hand that Rokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokka also avoids with ease.
Tero Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Rokka both land. Nice combination.
Killer throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Rokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
Killer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Rokka catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Killer misses with a hook
and Rokka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Rokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Rokka misses with a hook
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer slips a jab from Rokka.
Killer throws a combination that misses

and Rokka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rokka.
Rokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Rokka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokka.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Rokka breaks from the clinch.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer lands with a cross.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.

Rokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rokka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokka.
Nice body punch from Rokka - that landed with a thud.
Rokka controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rokka.
Rokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rokka breaks the clinch.
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Rokka throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Kaobon Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Rokka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy body kick from Killer
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Rokka looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.

Rokka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Rokka.
Rokka digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
A right hand to the body from Rokka.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Rokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokka prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Come on Rokka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rokka pushes Killer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rokka as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokka.
A short left from Rokka.
Killer takes an elbow to the temple.
Rokka effectively controlling the action here.
Rokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rokka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokka lands a shoulder strike.
Rokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rokka.
Rokka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rokka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Rokka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Rokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Rokka.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rokka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Rokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokka. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Rokka's head.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tero Rokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Rokka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rokka 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 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Rokka!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Cheng has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Cheng seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cheng
vs
Boink

196 cm
27
212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Cheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bouncy Boink!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cheng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheng misses with a wild body shot.
Cheng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boink avoids the head kick by Cheng.
Boink misses with a lunging right hand
and Boink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Bouncy Boink has been cut.

Cheng looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boink keeping full guard, as Cheng tries to pass.
Cheng thows a big elbow that misses.
Cheng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheng trying to control but Boink is working from the bottom.
Boink is looking to stand up but Cheng isn't so interested in that idea.
Boink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cheng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng throws and elbow that misses. Boink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cheng's guard. Nice move by Boink!
Boink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheng is keeping the position for now.
Cheng throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Cheng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cheng has an active guard here but Boink has managed to pass into half guard.
Cheng 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boink wants to control but Cheng is keeping him busy.
Cheng tries to roll over but Boink keeps him under control.

Boink stands up and beckons Cheng to join him on the feet.
Cheng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boink's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cheng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheng counters with a nice uppercut.
Boink looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boink slips a straight right by Cheng.
Cheng lands a nice shot that snaps Boink's head back.

That has opened up Bouncy Boink's cut even more.
Cheng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boink takes a step back to recover.
A lazy left from Cheng finds it's target.
Boink chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheng can pounce on him.
Boink dodges the punch combination from Cheng.
Cheng throws a head kick that misses
and Boink counters with a straight right hand.
Cheng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheng lands a jab to the head.
Cheng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cheng, right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Cheng there.

The cut above Bouncy Boink's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cheng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boink. That did some damage!
Cheng lands a nice looking body kick.
Cheng scores with a shot to the body.
Cheng moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cheng lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheng connects with an inside leg kick.
Bouncy Boink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cheng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boink on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cheng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bouncy Boink's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boink takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Cheng. Beautiful body shot.
Cheng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boink can do to turn this around?
Boink takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bouncy Boink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Boink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boink avoids the body shot from Cheng.
A punch lands to the side of Boink 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cheng connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Boink! He's out on his feet! Cheng rushes in and drops Boink with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Cheng!