XFA 11 <Short Circuit> PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zunder Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zunder Smythe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Junakovic
vs
Smythe

210 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Junakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zunder Smythe!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junakovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smythe lands with a nice body punch.
Junakovic is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smythe cracks a nice hook into Junakovic's ribs.
Smythe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smythe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smythe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Smythe cracks Junakovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smythe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Junakovic to stand back up!

It looks like Ivan Junakovic has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Smythe. Beautiful body shot.

Smythe cracks Junakovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smythe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Junakovic to stand back up!

Smythe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Junakovic sprawling to the canvas! Junakovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smythe finish him?!
Smythe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Junakovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Smythe sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Junakovic's defenses. It connects perfectly with Junakovic's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zunder Smythe!

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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 Tony Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosko Baltic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Baltic

205 cm
24
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bosko Baltic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Baltic is rocked!

It looks like Bosko Baltic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Baltic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Baltic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Baltic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Baltic avoids nicely.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Baltic ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Bosko Baltic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Baltic is out of range.
Baltic dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook but Baltic blocks it.
Baltic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Baltic with a series of wild strikes but Baltic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baltic circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Baltic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baltic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Baltic is out of range.
Baltic staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Baltic avoids it well.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Baltic avoids nicely.
Baltic seems to have recovered his senses.
Baltic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baltic falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mitchell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mitchell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Ajdukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ajdukovic
vs
Marcolini

200 cm
20
269 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
259 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and Laundry

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zlatko Ajdukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Marcolini.

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

It looks like Zlatko Ajdukovic has been cut.
Marcolini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marcolini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcolini tries to bum rush Ajdukovic with a series of wild strikes but Ajdukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcolini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcolini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ajdukovic.
Marcolini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajdukovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Marcolini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marcolini stays in close to Ajdukovic's body and controls the position.
Marcolini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ajdukovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marco Marcolini wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ajdukovic closes the distance but Marcolini moves to the side

and Marcolini counters with a takedown into side control.
Ajdukovic being controlled for a moment.
Marcolini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Zlatko Ajdukovic's cut is getting worse.
Ajdukovic wants to get back to his feet.
Ajdukovic is being controlled here.
Ajdukovic prevents Marcolini from improving position.
Marcolini working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajdukovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marcolini asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ajdukovic is looking to get back to his feet here but Marcolini is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ajdukovic's back.
Marcolini punches Ajdukovic on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marcolini looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ajdukovic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Marcolini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Reignhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harry Reignhard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reignhard
vs
Jackson

181 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Reignhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Reignhard's temple.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reignhard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reignhard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson working over Reignhard with some ground and pound. Reignhard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reignhard's head.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reignhard defending well though.
Reignhard tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reignhard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reignhard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reignhard keeps working.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Reignhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reignhard to get to his feet.

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.
Reignhard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reignhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reignhard moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reignhard counters with a nice leg kick.
Reignhard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Reignhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jackson.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Reignhard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Reignhard looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Reignhard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reignhard.
Reignhard tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reignhard is keeping the position for now.
Reignhard wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Reignhard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Reignhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reignhard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reignhard defends it easily.
Reignhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reignhard lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reignhard tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reignhard's guard.
Reignhard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Reignhard controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reignhard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reignhard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Reignhard throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Reignhard is looking to pass Jackson's guard but actually Jackson recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Reignhard is controlling the position.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reignhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reignhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reignhard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jackson pushes Reignhard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a takedown

and Reignhard counters by clinching up.
Reignhard is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Reignhard scores a nice knee to the body.
Reignhard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Reignhard.
Reignhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reignhard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Harry Reignhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jackson.
Reignhard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Reignhard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Reignhard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Harry Reignhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reignhard thows a body shot but no joy.
Reignhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Reignhard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Harry Reignhard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reignhard counters with a head kick.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Reignhard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reignhard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reignhard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reignhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Reignhard throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson won't allow Reignhard to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reignhard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Reignhard's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Reignhard keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reignhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Reignhard working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Reignhard working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Reignhard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson controlling the action here.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reignhard is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Reignhard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reignhard.

Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reignhard did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Reignhard is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Reignhard's hands, connecting with Reignhard's forehead.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Reignhard is defending it quite comfortably.

Reignhard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Reignhard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reignhard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Jackson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Wood told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jones
vs
Wood

212 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lewis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Wood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood prevents Jones from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wood stalling.
Wood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Wood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Wood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Wood there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wood is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wood scores with a couple of nice shots.

Jones is rocked!
Ground and pound from Wood.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood works his way into full mount!
Wood lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lewis Wood!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Last resort. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gordon
vs
Michaels

175 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gordon has managed to clinch.
Michaels misses with a body punch.

Gordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Michaels can't fight it off and eventually Gordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Michaels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Grant Gordon just wasn't active enough.
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michaels is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.

Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is breathing heavily.

Gordon pushes Michaels off and gets back to his feet.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melvin Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Gordon 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.

Michaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gordon moves into the clinch.

Michaels has hold of one of Gordon's legs. Gordon is fighting the takedown attempt but Michaels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.

Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michaels passes into half guard.
Michaels scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Michaels manages to pass to side control.
Gordon tries to escape but Michaels is in control.
Gordon is trying to control Michaels's posture but Michaels avoids it.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Michaels scoring with strikes.

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.
Gordon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels prevents Gordon from escaping the position.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Michaels has control of an arm but Gordon manages to advance to Michaels's back!
Michaels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Michaels holding both Gordon 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gordon is looking to control Michaels but Michaels is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels manages to stand up with Gordon still on his back. Eventually Gordon drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Michaels misses with a takedown

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Michaels to the mat.

Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michaels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michaels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michaels manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Michaels wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

We're going to have a standup here because Grant Gordon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Michaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.

Michaels tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gordon wants the takedown. Michaels is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Michaels's guard against the cage.

Gordon stands up and waves to Michaels to follow him.

Michaels gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Michaels manages to retain guard.
Grant Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gordon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Michaels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gordon, into his guard.

Michaels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gordon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Michaels, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gordon stands up and waves to Michaels to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is looking to stand back up but Michaels counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gordon.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Michaels is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Gordon gets back to full guard.

Gordon is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Melvin Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gordon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Zapedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schmellengartner
vs
Zapedowski

205 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
249 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Gilop®

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, Frenk Schmellengartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miron Zapedowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapedowski moves forwards but Schmellengartner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schmellengartner darts in trying to clinch

and Zapedowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zapedowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schmellengartner controls his leg.
Schmellengartner wants to improve his position but Zapedowski is controlling well.
Schmellengartner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zapedowski postures up in Schmellengartner's guard and throws a big left but Schmellengartner blocks it.
Zapedowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmellengartner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zapedowski is looking to improve his position but Schmellengartner isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner trying to control but Zapedowski is having none of it.
Schmellengartner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapedowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapedowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zapedowski is squirming around, avoiding Schmellengartner's attempts to control the action.

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.
Schmellengartner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schmellengartner content just to control the position here.
Zapedowski wants to hold on but Schmellengartner pushes him away.
Schmellengartner controlling from the full mount.
Schmellengartner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zapedowski is looking to escape.
Schmellengartner looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frenk Schmellengartner.
Zapedowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski is trying to drag Schmellengartner to the mat but Schmellengartner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Zapedowski looks gassed!
Schmellengartner landing knees to the head.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Schmellengartner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schmellengartner is pulling down on Zapedowski's head to control his posture.
Schmellengartner wants to stand and escape but Zapedowski is having none of it.
Zapedowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmellengartner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmellengartner tries to pass to full mount but Zapedowski defends it.
Schmellengartner passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frenk Schmellengartner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schmellengartner clinches.
Schmellengartner working Zapedowski over with knees to the body.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zapedowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmellengartner prevents it.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner landing knees to the head.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski goes for a takedown attempt but Schmellengartner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zapedowski fails with the takedown
and Schmellengartner counters with a stiff right hand.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner lands a slapping body shot.
Schmellengartner works over Zapedowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Frenk Schmellengartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapedowski is breathing heavily.

Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schmellengartner has control of Zapedowski's left arm, preventing Zapedowski from doing any damage.
Schmellengartner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zapedowski throws and elbow that misses. Schmellengartner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapedowski's guard. Nice move by Schmellengartner!

Schmellengartner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmellengartner misses with a wild combination.

Zapedowski tries to keep at a distance but Schmellengartner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
A knee to the head by Schmellengartner.
Zapedowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow inside.
Schmellengartner gets underhooks to prevent Zapedowski's takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zapedowski's face.
Schmellengartner crunches a lovely knee into Zapedowski's ribcage.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zapedowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmellengartner with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski is working for takedown but Schmellengartner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow that stopped Zapedowski in his tracks for a moment.
Schmellengartner prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapedowski is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.

Zapedowski has picked Schmellengartner up - he's going for a ride! Zapedowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zapedowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zapedowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmellengartner wants to control but Zapedowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zapedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zapedowski lands strikes from half guard.
Schmellengartner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zapedowski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schmellengartner to regain full guard.
Schmellengartner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zapedowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zapedowski!
Schmellengartner scoring with strikes but Zapedowski is staying in there.
Schmellengartner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmellengartner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zapedowski is looking to escape.
Schmellengartner controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frenk Schmellengartner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schmellengartner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Schmellengartner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapedowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmellengartner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmellengartner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmellengartner obliges.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Miron Zapedowski has been cut.
Schmellengartner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zapedowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapedowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schmellengartner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zapedowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zapedowski avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski tries for a takedown but Schmellengartner manages to get underhooks.
Schmellengartner gets underhooks to prevent Zapedowski's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frenk Schmellengartner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schmellengartner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapedowski is working for takedown but Schmellengartner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmellengartner managing to block the knees to the body from Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Zapedowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Schmellengartner lands but Zapedowski takes it in his stride.
Zapedowski shoots and misses

and Schmellengartner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmellengartner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zapedowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapedowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zapedowski throwing strikes but missing.
Zapedowski throws and elbow that misses. Schmellengartner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapedowski's guard. Nice move by Schmellengartner!
Zapedowski wants to improve his position but instead Schmellengartner has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner content to control rather than advance.
Schmellengartner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schmellengartner trying to control the pace.
Schmellengartner wants to control but Zapedowski is keeping him busy.
Schmellengartner content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmellengartner wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zapedowski has hold of Schmellengartner's hands but Schmellengartner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmellengartner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zapedowski.
Frenk Schmellengartner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmellengartner trying to control from half guard but Zapedowski is working away.

Schmellengartner stands up and beckons Zapedowski to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frenk Schmellengartner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schmellengartner, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenk Schmellengartner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Time Is Running Out. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marko Baron was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Robinson
vs
Baron

180 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

M/S Paint Fightwear **Laundry service**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Baron!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Baron. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Baron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baron lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson moves forwards but Baron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baron fails with an attempt to clinch.

Baron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baron stalls.

Baron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Baron connects with a nice looking jab.
Baron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Billy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Baron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marko Baron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baron misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Baron.
Baron looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson ducks straight into an uppercut from Baron and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Robinson manages to regain guard straight away.
Baron slips nicely into half guard.
Baron works his way into full mount!

Baron stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Baron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.

Baron closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Baron.
Baron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Baron.
Baron lands a body punch.
Baron works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.

Baron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baron throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baron.
Baron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baron lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Baron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robinson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Robinson ducks straight into an uppercut from Baron and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Robinson manages to regain guard straight away.

Robinson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baron's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Baron from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marko Baron wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oooh a lovely combination from Baron sends Robinson down but not out. Baron dives into side control looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Baron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No joy there for Baron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

It looks like Billy Robinson has been cut.
Baron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Baron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Baron.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baron throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baron.
A punch combination from Baron misses.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baron counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baron tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baron to the ground. Baron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko Baron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baron moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Robinson goes down! Can Baron finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baron wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Baron stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Oooh a lovely combination from Baron sends Robinson down but not out. Baron dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Baron decides to stand back up. Baron steps back and let's Robinson get back to his feet.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baron connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Baron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed

and Baron counters with a right hand that sends Robinson tumbling to the canvas! Can Baron finish him? He dives into Robinson's guard looking to do just that!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baron trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Baron stands up and waves to Robinson to follow him.
Baron lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Baron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baron thows a body shot but no joy.
Baron lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baron steps in with a hook that catches Robinson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Baron follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Robinson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Baron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasta Fary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fary has chosen El toro guapo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Walker
vs
Fary

170 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

162 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rasta Fary!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker scores with a nice strike.
Fary misses with a double jab

and Walker counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Fary has him pressed against the cage.
Fary slowing the pace effectively.

Fary breaks from the clinch.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fary tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Fary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Fary misses with a two punch combination.
Fary falls off balance throwing a combination

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. Fary fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Fary is retaining full guard.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fary scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fary sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker looking to control but Fary passes into half guard.
Walker 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.
Still in half guard, Fary seems content to control.
Fary throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Walker is working an open guard so Fary takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fary paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker is looking to clinch.

Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fary, pushing him back against the cage.
Fary effectively controlling the action here.
Fary prevents a body shot from Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Fary is blocking nicely.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fary smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage.
Fary comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fary misses with a series of wild punches.
Fary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Fary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fary lands with a nice body punch.
Fary jabs at Walker's body.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Fary throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Fary misses with a two punch combination.
Fary lands a two punch combo.

Walker is rocked!
Walker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fary lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Walker falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasta Fary!