BAR 23: Punishment PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Beckman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: More Then A Feeling. Ivan Tunjic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beckman
vs
Tunjic

215 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Beckman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckman tries for a takedown but Tunjic circles away easily

and Tunjic counters by clinching up.
Beckman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tunjic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunjic throws a head kick that misses.

Tunjic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beckman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tunjic is in Beckman's guard.
Beckman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tunjic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Beckman throws up his legs and catches Tunjic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tunjic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Beckman! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Beckman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maurer
vs
Mac

172 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Maurer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Mac!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Maurer gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maurer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maurer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mac reverses the position - he's now on top in Maurer's guard.
Maurer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac is looking to stand up but Maurer won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mac preventing the sweep.
Maurer striking off his back but it's not causing Mac any problems.
Maurer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maurer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maurer tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer is working hard here to advance position.
Mac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roy Mac has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mac scores with a takedown into Maurer's guard.
Mac preventing the sweep.
Maurer is looking to sweep but instead, Mac has passed into half guard.
Maurer tries to get to full guard but Mac has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maurer wants to control but Mac is keeping busy.
Maurer is looking to improve his position.
Maurer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mac has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maurer is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac looking to control but Maurer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maurer is trying to escape the mount.
Maurer regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maurer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mac has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mac trying to control but Maurer is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Mac.

Maurer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
Mac regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maurer.
Mac keeping full guard, as Maurer tries to pass.
Maurer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maurer throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Randy Maurer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maurer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurer chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Maurer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maurer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maurer chips away with some ground and pound.
Maurer is working Mac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maurer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maurer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maurer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maurer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maurer is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maurer throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer cracks Mac with a solid left hand.
Maurer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maurer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac is retaining full guard.
Maurer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maurer prevents Mac from getting back to his feet.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Maurer postures up and lands a big shot to Mac's brow.
Maurer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maurer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maurer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maurer stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maurer is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Maurer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maurer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac keeping full guard, as Maurer tries to pass.
Maurer works over Mac with some ground and pound from guard.
Maurer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurer looking to pass the guard.
Maurer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac has momentary wrist control but Maurer slips an elbow through the middle.
Maurer connects with a couple of short punches.
Maurer wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.
Maurer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maurer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
Maurer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurer throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Maurer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by Maurer.

Maurer moves into the clinch successfully.

Maurer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maurer prevents Mac from standing back up.
Maurer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mac to regain full guard.
Maurer landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maurer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maurer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maurer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maurer is controlling him.
Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maurer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maurer stands and throws Mac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maurer working the ground and pound.
Mac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mac is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maurer scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is chipping away with strikes.
Maurer is working Mac over with some ground and pound from side control.

Mac is rocked!
Maurer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mac is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Maurer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Maurer!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moss Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Faturosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matteo Faturosi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cow
vs
Faturosi

180 cm
26
146 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moss Cow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matteo Faturosi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cow scores with a spinning back kick!
Cow thows a body kick. Faturosi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Cow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faturosi's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Cow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Faturosi looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cow.
A solid body kick from Cow.
Cow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faturosi.

It looks like Matteo Faturosi has been cut.
Cow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cow thows a body kick. Faturosi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cow!
Faturosi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faturosi.
Cow scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Faturosi is rocked!
Faturosi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faturosi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cow finish him?
Cow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Faturosi if he has to take too many more of those.
Cow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cow throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Faturosi crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Moss Cow!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Broker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Terry Broker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Broker
vs
Lance

181 cm
21
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Broker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lance bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Broker is being controlled here.
Lance wants to control but Broker is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Lance are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Broker is not content to let Lance control the position.
Lance moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Broker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lance trying to control the position but Broker is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Lance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lance trying to control the action but Broker is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lance is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Broker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lance gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Broker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lance lets go of the hold and Broker can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Lance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Some Days (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimi Kubica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Days
vs
Kubica

188 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Some Days!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Kubica!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Days throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kubica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Days throws a hook but Kubica avoids it easily.
Kubica defending well as Days loads up on a big left hand.
Kubica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Days misses with a jab, cross combination.
Days just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubica throws out a loose jab but Days uses good head movement to avoid it.
Days connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Days fails to land with a series of punches.
Days avoids the body shot from Kubica.
Days takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubica misses with a wild body shot.
Kubica connects with a good right hand that stumbles Days. Days circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Days misses with a series of wild punches.
Days throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kubica counters with a nice body shot.
Days is breathing heavily.
Kubica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Days avoids a punch combination nicely.
Days misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kubica as he connects with a hook.
Days walks into a left hand.

It looks like Some Days has been cut.
Days looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Days misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubica.
Days throws out a loose jab but Kubica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Days swings for the body but Kubica moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Days!
Kubica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Days throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Days has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubica finds it's way round the side to connect with Days's head.
Nice jab there from Kubica.
Some Days seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubica connects with the punch.
Days misses the body punch
and Kubica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Kubica lands a big uppercut and Days crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Days looks OK. Kubica waves Days back to his feet!

Days is rocked!
Days is looking to wear down Kubica with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Are you kidding me?! Kubica ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Days clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Kubica!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Van Der Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Hook's entrance music is Mortal Kombat Theme. A fine choice. Wylde is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Get It Up" by Chickenfoot. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Van Der Hook
vs
Wylde

186 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Van Der Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozzy Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Van Der Hook.
Wylde looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Hook is just out of range.
Wylde misses with a right hand
and Van Der Hook counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde moves out of range easily.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.
Wylde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Hook tries a head kick but it misses.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.
Wylde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wylde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wylde shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Der Hook sprawls well. He's pushed Wylde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johan Van Der Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hook throws a nice looking combination but Wylde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Hook connects with a body shot that sends Wylde's belly button to the back.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Wylde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Der Hook throws a series of punches but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Johan Van Der Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wylde cracks Van Der Hook with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wylde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Der Hook as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hook slips a straight right by Wylde.
Van Der Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
A punch combination from Van Der Hook misses.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Der Hook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylde takes a swing at Van Der Hook's ribcage but misses.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Hook. No joy for Wylde on that attempt.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde has a takedown stuffed.
Wylde lands an overhand right.
Wylde throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Hook counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Der Hook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab.
Van Der Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Hook takes one to the side of the head.
Wylde tries for a takedown but Van Der Hook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wylde looks to throw the jab but Van Der Hook is out of range.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Hook manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde moves out of range easily.
Wylde looks to throw the jab but Van Der Hook is out of range.
Van Der Hook moves out of range as Wylde strikes.
Wylde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Hook avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Hook misses with a two punch combination.

Wylde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Der Hook's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ozzy Wylde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Der Hook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab.
A combination from Wylde does no damage.
Wylde takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wylde fails to land with a series of punches.
Wylde looks to land a combination but Van Der Hook avoids it well.
Van Der Hook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johan Van Der Hook is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Hook moves away.
Van Der Hook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Van Der Hook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wylde.
Van Der Hook moves out of range of the strikes.

Wylde closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Der Hook quickly recovers to half guard.
Wylde trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wylde prevents Van Der Hook from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde working over Van Der Hook with some ground and pound. Van Der Hook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Der Hook is looking to improve his position.
Wylde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wylde is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Hook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wylde is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Wylde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Der Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde moves out of range easily.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick but Wylde moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Wylde loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Hook slips the punch.
Wylde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Hook circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Hook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wylde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Hook was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
Van Der Hook tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde scores with the left hand. Van Der Hook knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Wylde.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Hook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wylde.
Wylde misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Hook counters with a two punch combo.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ozzy Wylde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wylde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde misses with an uppercut
letting Van Der Hook counter with a right hand.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Van Der Hook.

Wylde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Der Hook's half guard.
Van Der Hook is looking to get back to full guard here but Wylde has managed to pass to side control instead.
Van Der Hook is trying to control Wylde's posture but Wylde avoids it.
Van Der Hook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Hook keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wylde might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Der Hook kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Der Hook is trying to control Wylde's posture but Wylde avoids it.
Wylde moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Van Der Hook tries to escape but Wylde is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde controls the position.
Wylde trying to control the position but Van Der Hook is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ozzy Wylde.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
Wylde throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Hook moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hook as Wylde shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wylde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wylde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Der Hook misses with a head kick.
Wylde thows a body shot but no joy.
Wylde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Hook's head.
Wylde thows a body shot but no joy.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wylde misses with a hook. Van Der Hook ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Van Der Hook leaves Wylde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johan Van Der Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde.
Van Der Hook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Hook staying out of range there.
Van Der Hook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Der Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Van Der Hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wylde 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Ozzy Wylde!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ozzy Wylde!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ozzy Wylde!

Ozzy Wylde wins by unanimous decision!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rango Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Rava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rava comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue October - Drilled a Wire through my cheek kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pietro Rava is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gracie
vs
Rava

180 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rango Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietro Rava!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rava misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Rava counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rava.

It looks like Rango Gracie has been cut.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Rava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rava cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Rava prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rava is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rava landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rava won't allow it.
Rava scores with a shot to the side of Gracie 's head.
Rava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracie s head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rava throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Rava.
Rava tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rava is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to break free but Rava pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Rava.
Rava lands with a right to the head.
Rava lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rava looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Rava is trying to stall.
Rava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rava is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rava tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Rava back against the ropes.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rava walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rango Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Rava.
Rava throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rava tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie .
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Rava has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rava breaks the clinch.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rava tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes down on Rava's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie wants to stand up but Rava has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rava still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rava has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rava is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rava working away.
Rava tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Rava dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rango Gracie 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rava is looking to clinch.
Rava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Rava.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rava counters with a nice leg kick.

Rava instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rava.
Rava is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rava prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rava has Gracie pressed against the ropes.
Rava on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Rava.
Rava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rava.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rava holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rango Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rava blocks an elbow strike.
Rava looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rava avoids it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rava keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie 's efforts to push away.
Rava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rava with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.

Rango Gracie 's cut is getting worse.

Rava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Rava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rava tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Rava tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rava pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rava is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Rava just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie 's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rava looking to stall.
Rava just leaning against Gracie , taking a breather.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rava gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rava avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rava won't allow it.
Rava scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

Rango Gracie 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pietro Rava seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rava is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rava lands a knee to the head.
Rava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Rava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rango Gracie 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rava gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rava.
A nice left hand lands by Rava.

Jeez, Rango Gracie 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rava keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie 's efforts to push away.
Rava lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rava obliges.
Rava stalling the fight.

Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rava counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rava.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pietro Rava!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mini Clubman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mini Clubman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Clubman
vs
Gracie

188 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Clubman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clubman misses with a wild body shot.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubman is looking to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Clubman is squirming around nicely.
Clubman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubman keeps working.
Clubman is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubman trying to control but Gracie postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubman won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie throwing shots but Clubman is blocking nicely.

Clubman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clubman won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubman keeps working.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Clubman is having none of it.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clubman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clubman is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie looking to control but Clubman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clubman is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Clubman's back.

Gracie looking for the choke from the back.

Clubman 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 Gracie gets his way!
Gracie is punishing Clubman with some ground and pound.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Clubman manages to turn into his guard.
Clubman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Clubman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clubman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clubman is breathing heavily.

Clubman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Clubman is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie trying to control the action but Clubman is working from the bottom.
Clubman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubman taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Clubman's head.
Gracie working Clubman over with strikes.
Clubman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie wants to take a breather but Clubman is having none of it.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Clubman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clubman wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie moves into full mount! Clubman won't be happy about that!
Clubman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Gracie 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.

Clubman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Clubman.

Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Clubman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Clubman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie looking to control but Clubman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie moves to the back position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clubman trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clubman is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Clubman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gracie.
I really don't envy Clubman right now.
Gracie has good solid back control here.

Clubman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.

Gracie is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Clubman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wea Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the ring accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Benton
vs
Sel

185 cm
31
183 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

183 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wea Sel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton throws a series of punches but Sel avoids them all with ease.
Sel throws a wild body kick that Benton sees coming a mile off.
Sel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sel throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benton throws a series of strikes that have Sel backpedaling.
Sel is looking to land body kicks.
Sel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton moves out of range of the body kick from Sel.
Wea Sel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton moves out of range of the body kick.
Benton thuds his right hand into Sel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benton lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sel throws a head kick that misses.

Benton moves into the clinch successfully.
Benton landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sel tries to land a knee to the head but Benton blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Benton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sel's brow.
Sel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sel tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
Sel looks gassed!
Sel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benton blocks it with crossed arms.

Benton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benton stands and throws Sel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sel is looking to reverse the position.

Benton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Benton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Benton lets go of the hold and Sel can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Benton!
Sam Benton retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Path (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacha Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich has chosen Shunsei as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Path
vs
Petrovich

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
203 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, War Path!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacha Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Path tries to clinch up but Petrovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Path misses with a body kick.
Path tries to land a front kick but Petrovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Path tries to clinch there but Petrovich circles away.
Path thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrovich if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrovich.
Path tries to clinch
and Petrovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Path's knee momentarily.
Petrovich fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Path.
Path moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrovich.
Path pushes Petrovich away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Path.
Petrovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Path gets tackled into the ropes by Petrovich. Petrovich maintains the clinch.

Path jumps into guard, dragging Petrovich to the mat.

Path is looking to sinch up a triangle. Petrovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Path's body to avoid the submission. Path has instead reached around Petrovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Path arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). War Path!
War Path retains his light heavyweight title!