STEEL 10: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melindlez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vera
vs
Melindlez

185 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BHP's Shaolin Nutrition & Laundry (One Stop Shop)
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melindlez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melindlez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melindlez looks for a takedown but Vera sprawls well.
Melindlez looks to clinch
and Vera counters with a nice leg kick.
Melindlez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melindlez throws a sloppy body shot

and Vera moves into the clinch.
Vera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Melindlez as Vera tries to tie him up.
Vera with a knee to the head.
Melindlez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melindlez fails to pull guard.
Caco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melindlez.
Melindlez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Melindlez breaks the clinch.
Melindlez wants to clinch.
No luck for Melindlez with that takedown attempt.
Vera throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera pushes Melindlez away with a front kick.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but Melindlez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melindlez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melindlez somewhat.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melindlez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Melindlez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melindlez looks gassed!
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melindlez's sensitive parts.
That kick from Vera tenderised Melindlez's leg. Melindlez is trying to keep his angry face on.

Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vera landing knees to the head.
Come on Vera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Vera to work.
Vera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melindlez's face.
Vera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
Vera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melindlez's face.
Vera taking a breather.
Melindlez tries to pull guard but Vera holds him up against the cage and eventually Melindlez drops back down to his feet.
Vera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melindlez blocks it with crossed arms.
Vera lands a good knee to the midsection. Melindlez won't want to take too many of those.
Melindlez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Melindlez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vera uses from the top position.

Melindlez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera stands and steps away. Melindlez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A lazy body kick from Melindlez

and Vera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vera.
Vera lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vera.
Vera landing knees to the body.
Melindlez is trying to break the clinch but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Melindlez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Melindlez avoids the damage to the body.
Vera lands an elbow just above Melindlez 's eye.
Vera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Vera.
Melindlez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vera has Melindlez pressed against the cage, preventing Melindlez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melindlez wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera avoiding damage.
Melindlez is working for takedown but Vera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melindlez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vera missing with knees to the body.
Melindlez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera stalling in the clinch.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melindlez's efforts to push away.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melindlez avoids it.
Melindlez tries to pull guard but Vera holds him up against the cage and eventually Melindlez drops back down to his feet.
Melindlez tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melindlez wants to break free but Vera has control.
Melindlez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caco Vera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melindlez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vera moves out of range as Melindlez throws a body kick.
Melindlez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vera pinned against the cage. Vera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melindlez throws a hook but Vera blocks it.

Vera darts in and clinches Melindlez up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vera obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera stalling.
Melindlez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera lands an elbow that stopped Melindlez in his tracks for a moment.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Melindlez blocks with his arms.
Melindlez managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Melindlez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vera.
Vera scores with a leg kick.
Vera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice combination there by Vera.
Melindlez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Vera connects with a jab.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melindlez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Vera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera blocks a jab.
Vera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melindlez backs up against the cage.
Melindlez shoots in for a takedown but Vera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melindlez.
Melindlez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vera with a jab.
Melindlez walks into a stiff left hand from Vera.
Vera lands a jab-cross combination.
Caco Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melindlez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melindlez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick by Melindlez misses
and Vera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melindlez fails to land the takedown.
Melindlez tries to clinch but Vera moves away
and Vera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera rushes Melindlez and presses him up against the cage.
Vera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vera has Melindlez pressed against the cage.
Vera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vera looking to slow down the pace here.
Vera has Melindlez pressed against the cage, preventing Melindlez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Melindlez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Melindlez wants to get back to striking at distance but Vera won't allow it.
Vera with a knee to the head.
Vera lands an elbow that stopped Melindlez in his tracks for a moment.
Melindlez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Melindlez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vera controls his hands.
Melindlez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
Vera stalling in the clinch.
Melindlez avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.

Melindlez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melindlez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vera.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melindlez misses with a head kick.
Vera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Melindlez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melindlez trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caco Vera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Melindlez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vera.
Vera is looking to wear down Melindlez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melindlez shoots in for a double leg but Vera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Vera both land. Nice combination.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melindlez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vera, as that shot connected.

Vera closes the distance and pushes Melindlez back into the cage.
Melindlez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melindlez.
Melindlez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Melindlez is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Melindlez is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melindlez has had enough of the clinch but Vera keeps him there for the moment.
Vera scores with a knee to the head.
Melindlez seems to have recovered his senses.
Melindlez tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melindlez.
Melindlez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Melindlez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Melindlez is trying to break the clinch but Vera is controlling him.
Melindlez can't break the clinch.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Melindlez avoids the damage to the body.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melindlez avoids it.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melindlez blocks it with crossed arms.
Melindlez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Melindlez managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera is pressed up against the cage. Melindlez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vera down to the mat. Vera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vera has managed to clinch.
Melindlez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
Vera stalls.
Melindlez jumps guard but Vera stands there with Melindlez around his waist. Melindlez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vera trying to control the position but instead, Melindlez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vera into the cage.
Vera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melindlez.
Melindlez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vera smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melindlez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melindlez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vera seems keen to control Melindlez's posture.
Melindlez thows a big elbow that misses.
Melindlez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Vera pushes Melindlez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera just leaning against Melindlez, taking a breather.
Melindlez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vera.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vera prevents Melindlez from breaking the clinch.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melindlez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melindlez has had enough of the clinch but Vera keeps him there for the moment.
Melindlez jumps guard but Vera stands there with Melindlez around his waist. Melindlez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilbert Melindlez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera crunches a lovely knee into Melindlez's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caco Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vera, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caco Vera!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between MarkTwo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Arona
vs
Sotto

185 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkTwo Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto misses with a series of wild punches.

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

It looks like Tito Sotto has been cut.
Sotto looks to land a combination. Arona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like MarkTwo Arona has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotto counters with a low kick, right behind Arona 's knee.
Sotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MarkTwo Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sotto counters with a left to the body.
Arona is breathing heavily.
Sotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sotto looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sotto backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Arona's temple! It sends Arona violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sotto celebrates and the doctors try to help Arona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tito Sotto!

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 Mauro Castello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MarkOne Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Castello
vs
Arona

182 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Castello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkOne Arona!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arona.
Arona blocks a head kick by Castello.

Castello scores with a takedown into Arona's guard.
Castello pushes down on Arona's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arona keeps working.
Castello tries to pass to full mount but Arona defends it.

Arona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castello pulls his head out easily.
Castello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arona actively working from the bottom here.
Arona wants to get back to full guard but Castello has mounted him!

Castello looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arona is looking to escape.
Arona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castello is controlling the pace.
Arona is not content to let Castello control the position.

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.

Arona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castello pulls his head out easily.
Castello prevents Arona from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauro Castello wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arona misses with a head kick.
Arona misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castello's head.
Castello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arona as he avoids it easily.
Castello moves out of range as Arona throws a body kick.
Arona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castello.
Castello avoids a kick to the body.
Arona misses with a wild body shot.

Castello closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arona's guard.

Castello stands up from Arona's guard - Castello perhaps looking for a knockout.
Castello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castello is breathing heavily.
Castello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arona manages to avoid it.
Castello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona clobbers Castello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona throws a low kick but Castello moves out of range easily.
Castello blocks a head kick by Arona.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castello misses with a body shot.
Arona throws a leg kick which misses Castello's front leg but catches the back leg as Castello tries to avoid it.
Arona thows a body kick. Castello tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Castello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Arona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Castello takes a step back to recover.
Arona delivers a nice body kick.
Arona lands a head kick. Castello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castello sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona digs a good hook to Castello's body.
Arona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body kick from Arona.
Arona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MarkOne Arona dominated that 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.

Arona lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Arona.
MarkOne Arona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arona tries a head kick but it misses.
Castello moves out of range as Arona throws a body kick.
Castello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Arona gets caught flat footed, as Castello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Arona throws his legs up looking for a submission but Castello uses it to pass to side control.
Arona tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Castello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Castello with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona is trying to reverse the position but instead Castello has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Arona is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Arona lands a head kick. Castello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castello is looking to land body kicks.
Arona throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Castello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arona was well out of range. Poor timing from Castello.
Castello is looking to wear down Arona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arona lands a jab-cross combination.
Castello checks a leg kick nicely.
MarkOne Arona seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Castello throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Castello is in Arona's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castello wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
Castello wants to pass the guard but Arona is keeping the position.

Arona throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Castello escapes and throws Arona's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Castello trying to control the position but Arona is working away.
Arona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arona keeps working.
Arona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arona is trying to get back to his feet.
Arona being controlled for a moment.
Arona is looking for a sweep.
Arona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arona tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Arona is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Arona is working to get back to half guard.
Castello controlling from the full mount.
Arona is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Mauro Castello will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arona throws a head kick that misses.
Arona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arona misses with a head kick.

Castello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Castello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castello passes into half guard.
Castello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arona!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Castello working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Castello content just to control the position here.
Arona is working to get back to half guard.
Castello content just to control the position here.
Arona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Castello controlling the position easily from mount.
Mauro Castello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castello wants to control the pace but Arona is squirming around nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arona is looking to improve his position but Castello isn't that keen on the idea.
Arona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona wants to try and get back to his feet.
Castello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arona is looking to get to half guard.
Castello looking to ground and pound but Arona is blocking nicely.
Arona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arona tries to lock up and control but Castello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castello controlling the pace for now.
Castello with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arona tries to reverse the position but Castello maintains control.
Castello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arona regains half guard.
Castello slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arona looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Castello clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arona connects with a high kick.
Arona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castello tries for a takedown but Arona sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Arona misses.
Arona lands a two punch combo.
Castello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arona scores with a head kick.
Castello blocks the body kick.
Castello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Castello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arona as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Castello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arona scores with a spinning back kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arona throws a left and a right that both miss

and Castello counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arona is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona is trying to get back to full guard.
Arona is trying to stand back up but Castello is controlling him

Arona has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Castello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Castello!
Castello has control of an arm but Arona manages to advance to Castello's back!
Castello tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Castello is looking to improve his position but Arona isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). MarkOne Arona!
MarkOne Arona is the new welterweight champion!

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 Mikola Chastokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Chastokol
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikola Chastokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chastokol checks the leg kick.

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chastokol's guard.

Chastokol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chastokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chastokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chastokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chastokol working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Chastokol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Chastokol is working from the bottom.
Chastokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith stays in close to Chastokol's body and controls the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Freddy Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chastokol quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Chastokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chastokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith passes to side control.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes Chastokol's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.

Smith looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chastokol taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harris
vs
Barboza

175 cm
20
141 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a head kick.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
Barboza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barboza thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barboza's knee momentarily.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Harris! Barboza is out on his feet! Harris rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barboza is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barboza is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Harris!
Cliff Harris is the new featherweight champion!