HBP 62 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything Ends. Weiss has chosen Through the Fire and Flames as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sabu
vs
Weiss

150 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

169 cm
27
134 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sabu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Weiss throws a head kick that misses

and Sabu counters with a single leg into guard. Weiss didn't expect that.
Sabu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Weiss wriggles free and stands up.

Sabu tries to keep at a distance but Weiss has taken the fight into the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiss throws a head kick but Sabu moves out of range.

Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Sabu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weiss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Weiss clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weiss.

Weiss breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weiss.
Sabu moves forwards but Weiss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Weiss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sabu to the ground. Weiss is now in Sabu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sabu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Weiss darts in and clinches Sabu up against the cage.
Sabu is working for takedown but Weiss is calmly controlling the position for now.

Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sabu tries to keep at a distance but Weiss has taken the fight into the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss throws a sloppy head kick and Sabu moves out of range easily.

Sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weiss!
Weiss lands with a shot to the body.
Weiss is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sabu back to the cage. Weiss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabu as he avoids it easily.
Weiss misses with a wild combination.

Weiss clinches up against the cage.

Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Weiss.

Weiss moves into the clinch successfully.

Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Weiss does no damage.
Weiss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss throws a sloppy head kick and Sabu moves out of range easily.
Weiss shoots in and drives through. Sabu sprawls well.
Joey Sabu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Weiss.
Weiss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sabu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weiss won't be happy with that.

Sabu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weiss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabu but great work by Weiss.
Sabu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Sabu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiss pulls his head out easily.

Sabu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiss pulls his head out easily.
Weiss controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabu wants to get back to full guard but Weiss has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss controlling his opponent.
Weiss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sabu's face.
Weiss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weiss scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weiss cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sabu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabu tries to get out of the position.
Weiss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weiss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Weiss prevents Sabu from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Weiss connects with a body shot that sends Sabu's belly button to the back.

Weiss clinches with his opponent.
Weiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss throws a right hand that Sabu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabu also avoids with ease.

Weiss has Sabu up against the cage in a clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch.

Weiss closes the distance and clinches.

Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabu circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiss throws a push kick but Sabu slaps the foot to one side.

Weiss gets a clinch.

Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss thuds a left hand into Sabu's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Weiss breaks from the clinch.
Weiss works Sabu's body with a nice hook.
Weiss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weiss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weiss throws a series of strikes that have Sabu backpedaling.
Weiss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabu avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weiss.
Weiss throws a combination that misses

and Sabu counters with a single leg into guard. Weiss didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Weiss uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Weiss falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sabu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sabu is looking for a triangle here but Weiss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Weiss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sabu to see if he's OK.
Sabu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weiss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sabu is being controlled here.

Weiss stands up and beckons Sabu to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weiss moves into range and clinches up with Sabu.

Weiss breaks the clinch.

Weiss gets a clinch.

Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches up with Sabu, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes Sabu against the cage but Sabu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joey Sabu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Weiss.
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weiss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weiss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabu tries to avoid it but Weiss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabu to the ground. Sabu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabu avoids a kick to the body.
Sabu shoots in and drives through. Weiss sprawls well.
Weiss lands a jab to the nose.
Weiss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabu is out of range and Weiss settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss shoots and misses

and Sabu counters by moving into the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabu off the cage and back into rage.
Erik Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sabu.
Weiss throws a leg kick

and Sabu counters by moving into the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erik Weiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weiss looks to land a combination but Sabu avoids it well.
Weiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabu manages to avoid it.
Weiss throws a right hand that Sabu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabu also avoids with ease.

Sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Weiss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sabu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sabu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Weiss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Weiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss misses with a double jab.
Sabu leaves Weiss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weiss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weiss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Weiss takes the fight into the clinch.
Sabu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sabu wants a takedown.

Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joey Sabu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabu takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss misses with the combination.
Sabu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weiss falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sabu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weiss trying to keep a closed guard but Sabu is proving a slippery customer.

Sabu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weiss dives on top into guard.
Sabu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sabu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Weiss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sabu.

Weiss stands up and beckons Sabu to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabu is fending him off so far but Weiss persists. Nope, Sabu circles away and we're back to standing.

Sabu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weiss is trying to defend but Sabu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Weiss has his hands clasped together around Sabu's back. He's all about the action.

Sabu is trying to work for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.

Sabu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Weiss still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Weiss has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss controlling the position from side mount.
Sabu looking for a sweep but Weiss has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Weiss controlling the position easily from mount.
Weiss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weiss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weiss prevents Sabu from getting the reversal.
Weiss content just to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Weiss wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sabu walks into a jab.
Erik Weiss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiss fails to land the takedown.
Joey Sabu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Sabu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Weiss.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Weiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weiss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Weiss!

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 Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Pele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pele has chosen Beogradski Sindikat-Na bojnom polju as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

St Pierre
vs
Pele

178 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Pele!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pele slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Pele counters with a low kick, right behind St Pierre 's knee.
Pele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luka Pele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Pele circles away easily
and Pele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Pele circles away easily

and Pele counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Pierre dives on top into guard.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Pele sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Pele keeps him under control.
Pele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pele's back!

Pele is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if St Pierre gets his way!
Pele breaks St Pierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

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.
Pele trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pele pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Pele postures up.
Pele is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pele prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Pele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pele is in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pele is one step ahead there.
Pele wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre is pulling down on Pele's head. It's preventing any offense from Pele, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pele preventing the sweep.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.

St Pierre pushes Pele off and scrambles back to his feet.

Pele scores a takedown into full mount!
St Pierre tries to hold on but Pele pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pele looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Pele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pele stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Pele fails with the takedown

so St Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pele keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pele keeps moving.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pele's guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pele keeps moving.
St Pierre won't allow Pele to sweep him here.
Pele controlling St Pierre's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Georges St Pierre.
Pele has his takedown stuffed

and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Pele didn't expect that.
St Pierre trying to control but Pele is working from the bottom.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St Pierre is thwarting Pele's attempts to control the position.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pele wants to get back to full guard.
Pele won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pele keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Georges St Pierre just wasn't active enough.

Pele is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
St Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Georges St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre passes Pele's left leg - he's now in half guard.

St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Pele blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
Pele wants to get back to his feet.

Pele pushes St Pierre off and gets back to his feet.

St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre wants to control but Pele is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
St Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pele.
St Pierre misses with a takedown

and Pele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Pierre's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pele is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Pele.
Pele tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pele.
St Pierre has Pele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pele wants a takedown.
Pele has St Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

St Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pele is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Pierre to the mat. St Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Pele controlling him for the moment.
Pele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre seems keen to control Pele's posture.
Pele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Pele pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre wants to stand and escape but Pele is having none of it.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Pele postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pele 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.
St Pierre is pulling down on Pele's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pele tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georges St Pierre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Pele.
St Pierre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pele counters with a nice body kick.
Pele throws a front kick that sends St Pierre stumbling back into the cage.
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pele.
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Pele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Pele.

Pele tries to keep at a distance but St Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Pierre is trying to drag Pele to the mat but Pele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pele shoots in for a double leg but St Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pele fails with the takedown

and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Pele slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Pele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pele 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Pele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bayne has chosen ACDC - War Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McGee
vs
Bayne

183 cm
19
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Hellbent, Inc.™
Hellbent, Inc.™

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Bayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee staying out of range there.
Bayne misses with a straight right.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch there but Bayne circles away.
Bayne throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and Bayne counters with a straight right hand.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Bayne pushes him off.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee tries to clinch but Bayne moves out of range.
Bayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee wants to clinch up but Bayne keeps it at a distance.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayne looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee tries to move into range but Bayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bayne.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Bayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayne loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee closes the distance but Bayne moves to the side
and Bayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and Bayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bayne throws a lazy uppercut

so McGee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bayne keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Bayne looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee passes Bayne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee working over Bayne with some ground and pound. Bayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGee wants to control but Bayne is keeping him busy.
Bayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
McGee moves into full mount! Bayne won't be happy about that!
McGee working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayne is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
Bayne tries to reverse the position but McGee maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGee is landing with some decent strikes but Bayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGee is landing with some decent strikes but Bayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bayne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGee with shots to the head and body - Bayne looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGee lands a big elbow.
McGee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bayne's face.
McGee raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee looking to finish Bayne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bayne!
McGee looking to control but Bayne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocko McGee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGee is looking to clinch.
Bayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGee looks for a takedown but Bayne sprawls well.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocko McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Bayne throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Bayne is breathing heavily.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bayne swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to clinch but Bayne is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee darts in trying to clinch
letting Bayne counter with a right hand.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bayne swings widly with a right hand

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

McGee jumps guard and drags Bayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McGee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Bayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee tries to clinch
and Bayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee is looking to clinch but Bayne is avoiding it.
McGee moves to clinch but Bayne breaks away
and Bayne counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee shoots in but Bayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayne throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee slips a jab from Bayne.
Bayne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bayne misses with a right hand

and McGee moves into the clinch.
Bayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee has Bayne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bayne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bayne's efforts to push away.
McGee working Bayne over with knees to the body.

McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.

McGee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bayne is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Bayne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McGee jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGee looks up at the clock and then as Bayne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rocko McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bayne is not content to let McGee control the position.
McGee advances nicely into full mount.

McGee is working for a guillotine from mount but Bayne frees his head quite easily.
Bayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayne tries to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
Bayne is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
McGee working the ground and pound effectively.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGee prevents Bayne from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGee looking for a guillotine from mount but Bayne is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocko McGee dominated that second round.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGee wants to clinch up but Bayne keeps it at a distance.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bayne loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Bayne as McGee shoots in.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Bayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
McGee tries to clinch but Bayne moves out of range.
Bayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bayne throws an off balance right hand

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bayne working hard to break the clinch.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bayne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Bayne misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee drives through and clinches with Bayne against the cage.

McGee pulls guard effortlessly.
McGee has a closed guard, preventing Bayne from standing up.

McGee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee tries to clinch up but Bayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bayne as McGee shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bayne circles away.
Bayne throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee wants to clinch up but Bayne keeps it at a distance.
McGee slips under a jab.
John Bayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee is looking to clinch but Bayne is avoiding it.
Bayne swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee is looking to clinch but Bayne is avoiding it.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee wants to clinch up but Bayne keeps it at a distance.
Bayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee walks into a stiff left hand from Bayne.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee tries to clinch there but Bayne circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bayne misses with an uppercut.
Bayne swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to clinch but Bayne is having none of it.
McGee tries to clinch up but Bayne circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bayne jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bayne to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bayne throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
Bayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee is looking to clinch.

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.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee closes the distance but Bayne moves to the side
and Bayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Bayne, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Bayne against the cage but Bayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bayne.
McGee tries to clinch but Bayne moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bayne. That snapped McGee's head back.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Bayne.
Bayne keeps the fight on the outside.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bayne keeps the fight on the outside.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bayne counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko McGee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Monster. A fine choice. Swanson has chosen Wherever I May Roam by Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilson
vs
Swanson

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Swanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Swanson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.

Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.

Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Wilson has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Swanson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson content to stall in guard here.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Swanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swanson controlling the position from side mount.
Karl Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Swanson trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
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. Swanson connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson is controlling the pace.
Wilson punching from the bottom.
Swanson not doing much here.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Swanson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Swanson cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Swanson connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Wilson has hold of Swanson's hands but Swanson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Swanson drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swanson distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swanson!
Swanson tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swanson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swanson shrugs it off.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Swanson manages to avoid easily.

Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Swanson tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Swanson tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson takes his back!
Wilson has the hooks in. Swanson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Swanson is trying to stand back up.
Swanson tries to escape but Wilson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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.
Wilson wants to control the position but Swanson frees himself and scrambles - Wilson manages to regain control in side control.
Swanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Swanson is trying to escape the position but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson prevents Swanson from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swanson tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
James Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Swanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Swanson defending well.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Swanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Wilson.
Well Swanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Swanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gleiser
vs
Hari

190 cm
26
231 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
231 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gleiser.
Gleiser closes the distance but Hari moves to the side
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gleiser shoots in for a takedown but Hari shows good takedown defense.
Gleiser blocks the body kick.
Hari feints a jab promting Gleiser to slip. Hari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gleiser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gleiser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gleiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari slaps away a takedown attempt from Gleiser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Gleiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari throws a series of punches but Gleiser moves out of range.
Hari throws a leg kick that misses.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleiser with a poor takedown
and Hari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Gleiser closes the distance and pushes Hari back into the cage.
Gleiser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gleiser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.
Gleiser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Gleiser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gleiser lands an elbow that stopped Hari in his tracks for a moment.
Hari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hari looks gassed!
Hari lands a shot to the body.

Gleiser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hari uses from the top position.
Hari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gleiser has a closed guard, preventing Hari from standing up.
Gleiser 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.
Gleiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hari's guard.
Gleiser is looking to work some ground and pound but Hari has wrist control.
Gleiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gleiser 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gleiser advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hari can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is letting Gleiser control him for a moment.
Hari struggling a bit here.
Gleiser throws a strike aimed at the side of Hari's head but Hari avoids it well.
Gleiser throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Gleiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gleiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gleiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hari keeps working.

Gleiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gleiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gleiser politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gleiser prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gleiser throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gleiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gleiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hari dodges the ground and pound from Gleiser.
Gleiser wants to control but Hari is keeping him busy.

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.
Gleiser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gleiser is looking to take a break and control but Hari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gleiser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Gleiser stands up and beckons Hari to his feet.
Gleiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gleiser shoots in looking for a takedown but Hari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gleiser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hari stuffs the takedown.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Gleiser fails with the takedown.
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Gleiser blocks a head kick by Hari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gleiser is defended easily by Hari.
Michael Gleiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gleiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Hari scores with a nice right hand.
Gleiser tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hari counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Hari's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gleiser breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Gleiser misses
and Hari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gleiser throws a combination that misses
and Hari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gleiser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gleiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleiser misses with a combination
and Hari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hari wants to pass the guard but Gleiser is defending well.
Gleiser is trying to control but can't.
Gleiser works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hari stops Gleiser from standing up.
Gleiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

Gleiser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gleiser has a closed guard, preventing Hari from standing up.
Gleiser looking to control.
Hari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gleiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Hari wants to stand and escape but instead Gleiser has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gleiser passes Hari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gleiser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gleiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gleiser is looking to take a break and control but Hari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gleiser passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hari!
Hari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hari is squirming around, avoiding Gleiser's attempts to control the action.

Gleiser get's back to his feet.
Gleiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Gleiser fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser shoots in for a double leg but Hari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gleiser misses with a takedown
and Hari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gleiser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gleiser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gleiser works his way into side control.
Gleiser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gleiser shoots in looking for a takedown. Hari tries to sprawl out of it but Gleiser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hari throws out a loose jab but Gleiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gleiser blocks a head kick by Hari.
Hari throws a head kick that misses

and Gleiser counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gleiser tries to land a knee to the head but Hari blocks with his arms.
Hari can't break the clinch.
Gleiser missing with knees to the body.
Gleiser fails to pull guard.
Gleiser is leaning against Hari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hari tries to throw a body punch but Gleiser avoids it by throwing Hari back against the cage.
Gleiser tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gleiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gleiser with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hari has clasped his hands together around Gleiser's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gleiser gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gleiser is pressing down on Hari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gleiser 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.
Gleiser is controlling Hari's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Gleiser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu has chosen SIC as his entrance music. Valentin Overeem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Sabu's chin.

Overeem
vs
Sabu

191 cm
18
234 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
269 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentin Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Sabu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sabu clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Sabu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overeem's efforts to push away.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.

Overeem gets control of Sabu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Overeem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sabu gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Overeem throws a body punch but Sabu moves out of range.

Overeem dives in and scores a takedown into Sabu's guard.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Sabu is keeping the position.
Sabu keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Overeem trying to control but Sabu is working from the bottom.
Overeem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Valentin Overeem just wasn't active enough.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Sabu moves out of range easily.

Sabu gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabu fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.

Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabu missing with knees to the body.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Overeem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabu has double underhooks.
Overeem is working for takedown but Sabu is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sabu misses with a knee strike.
Sabu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem is trying to drag Sabu to the mat but Sabu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overeem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sabu pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sabu rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Sabu misses with a knee strike.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.

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.
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabu tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Sabu circles away easily

and Sabu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sabu smiles and moves away.

Overeem pushes Sabu up against the cage in a clinch.
Sabu lands a nice elbow.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Sabu tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sabu tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem misses with a few strikes there.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Overeem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Overeem.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sabu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Sabu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Sabu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sabu prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Sabu tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem wants to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Overeem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sabu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem is trying to break free.
Sabu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabu landing knees to the head.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sabu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sabu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Sabu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sabu obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sabu lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.

Overeem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Overeem manages to end up in side control.
Overeem trying to control the action but Sabu is working from the bottom.

Overeem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sabu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Overeem but great work by Sabu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu working away.
Overeem tries to bench press Sabu off him but Sabu keeps the position.

Sabu stands up.

Sabu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sabu walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Overeem shoots and misses

and Sabu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sabu.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Sabu keeps control of Overeem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabu lands a knee to the head.
Sabu lands a knee to the head.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Sabu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Sabu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sabu smiles and moves away.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sabu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem is trying to drag Sabu to the mat but Sabu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overeem goes for a takedown attempt but Sabu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Sabu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Sabu circles away easily

and Sabu moves into the clinch.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sabu smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sabu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem trying to stall but Sabu improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabu lands a good knee to the midsection. Overeem won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Sabu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sabu connects with a knee to the head.
Sabu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Sabu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Sabu misses with an elbow over the top.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
Sabu working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabu landing knees to the body.
Sabu lands a good knee to the midsection. Overeem won't want to take too many of those.
Sabu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Sabu connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sabu walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valentin Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Overeem closes the distance and pushes Sabu back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sabu as Overeem tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Sabu has him pressed against the cage.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Sabu improves position.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Sabu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overeem blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu won't allow it.
Sabu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sabu lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Sabu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sabu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Overeem has Sabu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Sabu won't allow it.
Sabu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sabu lands a knee to the head.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Sabu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sabu connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabu just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overeem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valentin Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Sabu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corey Sabu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabu gets underhooks to prevent Overeem's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Sabu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sabu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Sabu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruka Noga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Noga
vs
Jackson

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

215 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruka Noga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noga as he jumps to the side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Ruka Noga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Noga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Noga is retaining full guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Noga wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noga is keeping the position for now.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Shawn Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Noga misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looks gassed!
Noga throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Noga misses with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Noga!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Noga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noga is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noga is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Noga is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Noga wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Noga really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Noga really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Noga tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Noga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Noga looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noga tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noga wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Noga scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noga.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson has Noga pressed against the cage, preventing Noga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noga misses with a punch on the inside.
Noga lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Noga has the dominant position.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson tries to circle away but Noga has him pinned against the cage.
Noga misses with an elbow over the top.
Noga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noga is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.

Noga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noga misses with a body kick.
Noga tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noga misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Noga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Noga drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Noga tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Noga effectively controlling the action here.
Noga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Noga trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noga into the cage.

Noga manages to break the clinch.
Noga tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Noga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Noga closes the distance and clinches.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Noga prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruka Noga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Noga lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Noga wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Noga lands a nice elbow.
Noga lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Noga.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Noga.
Noga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Noga is controlling the position.
Noga scores a nice knee to the body.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Noga.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.
Noga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Shawn Jackson's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noga throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noga.
Noga lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Noga lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Noga has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noga throws an elbow but misses.
Noga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Noga, against the cage.
Noga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noga gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noga is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Noga.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noga lands an elbow inside.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Noga.
Noga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noga can't break the clinch.
Noga digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruka Noga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Noga takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Noga misses with an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Noga wants to clinch

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Noga looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Noga wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Noga sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noga misses with a jab, cross combination.

Noga instigates a clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noga working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noga is trying to stall.
Noga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noga.
Noga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Noga tries to tie him up.
Noga throws an elbow that misses.
Noga lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Noga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Noga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Noga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noga working hard to break the clinch.
Noga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noga looking to stall.
Noga trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Noga.
Jackson is trying to drag Noga to the mat but Noga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Noga as the two fighters clinch.
Noga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Noga lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Noga.
Noga misses with an elbow strike.
Noga controlling the action here for a moment.
Noga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noga lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Noga improves his position.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noga is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noga down to the mat. Noga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruka Noga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Noga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Noga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noga darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Noga tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Noga scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson jumps guard but Noga stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Noga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noga connects with a knee to the head.
Noga stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Noga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson has Noga pressed against the cage, preventing Noga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Noga lands a right hand.
Noga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Noga.
Noga tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Noga misses

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Noga!
Shawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noga tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worawat Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolton Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes to the cage accompanied by mut tow kow sauk หมัด-เท้า-. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fairtex
vs
Blade

180 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Worawat Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kolton Blade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blade is taking a breather. Fairtex says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Blade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blade working Fairtex over with strikes.
Blade stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fairtex tries to get out of the position.

Kolton Blade has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worawat Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blade's sensitive parts.
Blade shoots in but no luck this time.
Blade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex throws a sloppy body shot

and Blade counters with a shoot takedown. Fairtex fights it but they end up in guard.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blade.
Blade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fairtex wants to land a leg kick but Blade is out of range.
Blade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairtex pinned against the cage. Fairtex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
Fairtex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex throws a shot from downtown. Blade moves away and avoids it.
Blade shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Blade closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fairtex quickly recovers to half guard.
Blade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade working over Fairtex with some ground and pound. Fairtex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blade scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blade slows the pace down in half guard.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blade.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blade in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kolton Blade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.

Blade has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Blade is controlling the position.

Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.
Fairtex attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blade somewhat.
Blade shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolton Blade 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.

Blade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blade stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.
Blade passes Fairtex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blade slows the pace down in half guard.
Blade wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Blade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blade misses with the ground and pound.
Blade controlling the position from side mount.
Kolton Blade has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fairtex struggling a bit here.
Blade postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blade is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fairtex will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Blade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blade is in Fairtex's guard.
Blade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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. Kolton Blade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Blade. Blade gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blade's sensitive parts.
Blade takes one to the chin there.
Blade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blade gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Blade moves out of range of the body kick.
Blade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Blade has his takedown stuffed
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Blade down.
Nice uppercut lands for Fairtex. That snapped Blade's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Blade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolton Blade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blade throws out a loose jab but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
Blade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fairtex.
Blade fails with the takedown.
Blade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fairtex defends it nicely.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Blade with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fairtex.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Blade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex swinging wildly here.
Fairtex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to slow Blade down with leg kicks.
Worawat Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Fairtex lands but Blade takes it in his stride.
Worawat Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blade tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Blade is just out of range.
Fairtex scores with a nice right hand.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blade's head.
Fairtex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blade takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade needs to keep his hands up - Fairtex had a free shot at his head there.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blade takes one to the chin there.
Worawat Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Blade off balance momentarily.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Fairtex cracks Blade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairtex jabs at Blade's body.
Fairtex scores with a three punch combo!
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Blade's side.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex cracks Blade with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fairtex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fairtex, as that shot connected.
Fairtex's corner calls for a 1-2. Fairtex obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fairtex lands with an overhand left.
Blade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Fairtex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Blade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Fairtex is trying to control the position but Blade postures up.
Blade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kolton Blade hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A nice combination there by Fairtex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fairtex gets tackled into the cage by Blade. Blade maintains the clinch.
Blade keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Worawat Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalling in the clinch from Blade.

Blade jumps guard.
Blade is controlling Fairtex's posture.
Fairtex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kolton Blade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Kolton Blade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Worawat Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blade 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolton Blade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan van der Burgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Burgt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Niko Ahvonen - Onnen Ongintaa . On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan van der Burgt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan van der Burgt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

van der Burgt
vs
Jones

197 cm
28
316 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

187 cm
27
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan van der Burgt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
van der Burgt ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from van der Burgt.

van der Burgt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let van der Burgt control the position.

van der Burgt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
van der Burgt is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
van der Burgt is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
van der Burgt prevents Jones from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but van der Burgt is very close to passing his half guard.
van der Burgt tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.

van der Burgt is working for a submission of some sort.
van der Burgt wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
van der Burgt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
van der Burgt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

van der Burgt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in van der Burgt's guard. A big mistake from van der Burgt there, giving up the dominant position!
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Jones looking to improve position, pressing down on van der Burgt's thigh with his hand. van der Burgt seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jones paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jones's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! van der Burgt picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan van der Burgt!

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