Fightworld PTG 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwin Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valdez
vs
Chapman II

167 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chapman II has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Valdez pulls guard successfully.
Chapman II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapman II landing some decent shots from guard.
Chapman II wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valdez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valdez tries to get out of the position.
Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman II prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Chapman II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Valdez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapman II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valdez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chapman II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chapman II manages to pass to side control.
Chapman II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valdez's head.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman II on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chapman II lands with some strikes.
Chapman II landing strikes from the mount.
Chapman II postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valdez looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman II with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II landing strikes from the mount and Valdez is in trouble!
Chapman II fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chapman II pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Valdez is rocked!
Chapman II content just to control the position here.
Chapman II cracks Valdez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Chapman II!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eusko Abendaren Ereserkia. Maxi Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Thorne

185 cm
23
218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thorne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thorne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriguez but great work by Thorne.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.

Thorne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thorne.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne looking to pass the guard.

Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorne is aware though and is defending well.
Thorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.

Rodriguez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thorne doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodriguez has managed to lock this one up! Can Thorne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodriguez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxi Rodriguez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torino Vucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Lipnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Lipnicki has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vucko
vs
Lipnicki

199 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino Vucko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Lipnicki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vucko throws a lazy head kick

and Lipnicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vucko wants to get back to his feet.

Lipnicki escapes and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Vucko does no damage.
Vucko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipnicki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lipnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vucko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Vucko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lipnicki has Vucko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lipnicki with a knee to the head.

It looks like Torino Vucko has been cut.
Vucko tries to circle away but Lipnicki has him pinned against the cage.

Lipnicki jumps guard.

Vucko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lipnicki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lipnicki has escaped and now he's on top!
Lipnicki throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipnicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vucko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vucko tries to get out of the position.
Vucko wants to get back to his feet but Lipnicki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Lipnicki gets to his feet. Vucko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lipnicki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lipnicki.
Vucko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lipnicki has double underhooks.

Lipnicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lipnicki moves into range and clinches up with Vucko.
Lipnicki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lipnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vucko is breathing heavily.
Vucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lipnicki breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipnicki fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lipnicki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vucko, pushing him back against the cage.
Lipnicki prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Lipnicki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

It looks like Grzegorz Lipnicki has been cut.
Vucko works over Lipnicki's head and body with a nice combination.
Vucko slaps away a takedown attempt from Lipnicki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lipnicki tries to clinch there but Vucko circles away.
Vucko looks to land a combination but Lipnicki avoids it well.
Vucko misses with a head kick.
Lipnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vucko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lipnicki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lipnicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vucko throws a head kick that misses

and Lipnicki counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Torino Vucko's cut is getting worse.
Lipnicki lands an elbow inside that Vucko shrugs off.
Lipnicki has Vucko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vucko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lipnicki prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Lipnicki keeps control of Vucko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Vucko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vucko throws a head kick but Lipnicki moves out of range.
Lipnicki shoots in for a takedown but Vucko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torino Vucko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Lipnicki.
Lipnicki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vucko.
Vucko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lipnicki.
Vucko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lipnicki counters by clinching up.
Vucko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lipnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vucko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vucko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vucko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vucko wants to break free but Lipnicki has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vucko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vucko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lipnicki stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vucko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lipnicki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vucko is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vucko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lipnicki has him pressed against the cage.
Lipnicki trying to stall but Vucko improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Vucko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lipnicki leaning against his opponent.
Lipnicki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipnicki lands a right hand.
Vucko avoiding damage as Lipnicki throws knees to the body.
Lipnicki prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Vucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grzegorz Lipnicki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lipnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vucko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vucko misses with a two punch combination.
Vucko throws a lazy head kick

and Lipnicki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vucko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lipnicki has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lipnicki.
Lipnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vucko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lipnicki pulls guard effortlessly.
Vucko throws a strike but Lipnicki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lipnicki looking to pass the guard.
Vucko wants to stand up but Lipnicki is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vucko is working an open guard so Lipnicki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lipnicki moves into the clinch.

Lipnicki breaks from the clinch.

Lipnicki drives through and clinches with Vucko against the cage.
Grzegorz Lipnicki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lipnicki is trying to stall.
Vucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Lipnicki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lipnicki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lipnicki.
Vucko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lipnicki has him pressed against the cage.
Vucko can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipnicki keeps control of Vucko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vucko wants to break free but Lipnicki has control.

Lipnicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torino Vucko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vucko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Vucko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lipnicki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vucko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torino Vucko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipnicki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vucko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lipnicki circles away quickly and effectively.
Vucko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lipnicki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vucko circles away.
Vucko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vucko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lipnicki.
Lipnicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Vucko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torino Vucko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vucko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lipnicki eats them both and turns towards Vucko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lipnicki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lipnicki clinches up against the cage.

Lipnicki pulls Vucko into guard.

Lipnicki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lipnicki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vucko scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipnicki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vucko.
Vucko lands with a right hand.
Lipnicki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lipnicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vucko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lipnicki clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lipnicki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vucko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lipnicki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lipnicki has Vucko pressed against the cage, preventing Vucko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vucko wants to break free but Lipnicki has control.
Lipnicki tries to land a knee to the head but Vucko blocks with his arms.
Vucko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lipnicki has double underhooks.

Lipnicki manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vucko.
Lipnicki tries to clinch but Vucko is having none of it.
Vucko scores with a three punch combo!
Vucko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vucko with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipnicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vucko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vucko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lipnicki wants to clinch up but Vucko keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Lipnicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vucko misses with a series of wild punches.
Vucko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipnicki.
A nice combination there by Lipnicki.

Torino Vucko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lipnicki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lipnicki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lipnicki moves into the clinch.
Lipnicki is looking to control Vucko's arms but Vucko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lipnicki has his back to the cage.
Vucko can't break the clinch.
Lipnicki lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grzegorz Lipnicki!

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 Hyde Vamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vamp
vs
Jordan

190 cm
27
255 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

196 cm
27
285 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hyde Vamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sterling Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamp throws a leg kick but Jordan moved away.
Vamp looks for the body kick but Jordan saw that one coming.
Vamp throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Vamp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Hyde Vamp has been cut.

Vamp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamp.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Vamp from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan pulls Vamp in to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Hyde Vamp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jordan moves forwards but Vamp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vamp swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vamp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vamp wants to control for a moment but Jordan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vamp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vamp is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamp wants to pass to mount but Jordan is defending the position.
Jordan controlling the position well.
Vamp trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Vamp is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hyde Vamp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyde Vamp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vamp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan with a jab.
Vamp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan circles away quickly and effectively.

Vamp gets the takedown into side control.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.

Vamp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jordan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vamp working the ground and pound but Jordan is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamp taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan is not content to let Vamp control the position.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.

Vamp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamp lands a few punches from side control.
Vamp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Vamp wants to take a breather but Jordan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vamp.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hyde Vamp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vamp throws a strike but Jordan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vamp here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Vamp keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Vamp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard.
Jordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jordan is pulling down on Vamp's head to control his posture.
Vamp trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Jordan is trying to escape the position but Vamp is controlling the position.

Vamp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jordan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jordan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vamp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan wants to control but Vamp postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyde Vamp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyde Vamp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jordan lands a nice shot that snaps Vamp's head back.

Vamp feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, Vamp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan 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.
Vamp wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Vamp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jordan keeping full guard, as Vamp tries to pass.
Jordan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jordan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vamp!
Vamp working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Jordan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vamp gets back to half guard.
Jordan winds up and cracks Vamp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vamp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a one two! Vamp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamp misses with the combination.

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

Jordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamp stalling away here and it's allowed Jordan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hyde Vamp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamp pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vamp wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vamp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sterling Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Vamp from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vamp has gone for a leg lock! Jordan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vamp's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sterling Jordan.
I think Vamp 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsson
vs
Schaefer

183 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
178 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaefer staying out of range there.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Schaefer's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Schaefer blocks the leg kick.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson is looking to slow Schaefer down with leg kicks.
Schaefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson counters with a nice body shot.
Larsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a head kick.
Larsson lands with a right hand.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaefer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Schaefer shoots in looking for a takedown but Larsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaefer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schaefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Schaefer looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Schaefer misses
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Schaefer 's knee.
Sven Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Schaefer takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson moves in looking to clinch but Schaefer pushes him off.
Schaefer defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schaefer moves out of range of the strikes.

Schaefer drives through with a takedown into Larsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaefer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsson pulls Schaefer in close to prevent any damage.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Schaefer tries to pass.
Larsson is trying to keep Schaefer in close.
Schaefer throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.

Sven Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schaefer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sven Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaefer ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaefer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schaefer circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good leg kick by Larsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schaefer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schaefer blocks a jab.
Larsson scores with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Larsson.
Sven Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schaefer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsson avoids it really well and circles away.

Larsson clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schaefer breaks from the clinch.
Schaefer scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Larsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schaefer doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsson.
Larsson thuds a left hand into Schaefer's body.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson connects with a crisp jab.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schaefer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson swings for the body but Schaefer moves out of range.
Schaefer keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaefer lands with a cross.
Larsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Larsson.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Schaefer saw that one coming.
Larsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Larsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larsson lands a nice looking body shot.

Larsson rushes Schaefer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson cracks Schaefer with a nice body shot.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Schaefer controls the action.
Larsson gets through Schaefer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson avoiding damage.
Larsson working Schaefer over with knees to the body.
Schaefer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaefer tries to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling the position.
Schaefer blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Schaefer.
Larsson effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaefer is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaefer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Larsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Larsson closes the distance but Schaefer moves to the side
and Schaefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schaefer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsson tries to clinch but Schaefer moves out of range.
Larsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaefer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Larsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schaefer tries to move into range but Larsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schaefer. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsson, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Larsson. That snapped Schaefer's head back.
Larsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schaefer misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer throws a big shot that misses.
Schaefer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schaefer keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Schaefer or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsson which made him look bad.
A good leg kick by Larsson.
Larsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Larsson finds it's way through Schaefer's defenses.
Schaefer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Schaefer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Larsson. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a jab to the nose.
Larsson works the jab nicely.
Sven Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson slips under a jab from Schaefer.
Schaefer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsson cracks Schaefer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsson wants to clinch but Schaefer slips to the side
and Schaefer counters with a nice uppercut.
Ben Schaefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Schaefer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schaefer scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Larsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Ingi Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaap Mooiboy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mooiboy
vs
Ingi Gunnarsson

185 cm
24
176 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Ingi Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooiboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunnarsson pinned against the cage. Gunnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mooiboy fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mooiboy is defended easily by Gunnarsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooiboy shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mooiboy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mooiboy is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson cracks Mooiboy with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooiboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mooiboy there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooiboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunnarsson is fending him off so far but Mooiboy persists. Nope, Gunnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mooiboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunnarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gunnarsson. No joy for Mooiboy on that attempt.
Gunnarsson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Ingi Gunnarsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rush
vs
Bond

177 cm
30
165 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dallas Bond!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond lands with a shot to the body.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bond as he avoids it easily.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Bond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond connects with a solid leg kick.
Bond throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Bond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bond as he jumps to the side.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Bond slaps away a takedown attempt from Rush, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rush in his tracks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat.
Rush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bond tries to avoid it but Rush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bond to the ground. Bond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bond pinned against the cage. Bond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bond with a nice cross.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bond cracks Rush with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond lands with an uppercut that bounces Rush off the cage and back into rage.
Bond scores with a nice head shot.
Rush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bond scores with a jab. Rush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rush takes a jab right on the kisser.

Rush gets tackled into the cage by Bond. Bond maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bond.
Bond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rush's defenses.
Bond stalling.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bond with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bond.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rush. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rush is working for takedown but Bond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rush blocks a body shot from Bond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bond.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.

Rush is rocked!
Bond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rush's elbow.
Bond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bond misses with a knee to the head.
Rush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bond fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bond gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Bond on the inside.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Bond 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.

Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side.
Dallas Bond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bond cracks Rush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bond lands a jab to Rush's midsection.
A left and a right from Bond both land. Nice combination.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bond but Bond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bond scores with a hook.
Bond cracks the inside of Rush's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Bond. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rush seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond throws a shot to the body.
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rush.
Bond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bond scores with a three punch combo!
Bond lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rush goes down and covers up as Bond starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Bond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Fistyrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judas Priest -Painkiller. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fistyrian's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Enter sandman. This should be a great matchup!

James
vs
Fistyrian

189 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
276 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Undead clothing

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Fistyrian!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistyrian scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Andy James has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fistyrian - that will leave a mark!
Fistyrian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a double jab.
Fistyrian misses with a wild body shot.

Fistyrian clinches with his opponent.
Fistyrian pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistyrian crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Fistyrian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Fistyrian.
Fistyrian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Fistyrian connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Fistyrian lands a damaging elbow.
Fistyrian digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Fistyrian scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Fistyrian throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Fistyrian.
James is trying to break free.
Fistyrian landing knees to the head.
Fistyrian connects with a knee to the head.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fistyrian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fistyrian! James is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Fistyrian!