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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alain Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Legion 88 - Thulé blaring out of the sound system. Steven Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perez
vs
Hill

188 cm
26
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alain Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Hill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Perez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hill pushes Perez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Perez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.

Perez stands up.
Hill works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill wants to stand and escape but Perez is having none of it.
Perez lands a couple of elbows.
Hill wants to stand up but Perez is controlling him.

Perez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Perez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hill screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Perez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alain Perez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Zebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Zebra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Gat's chin.

Zebra
vs
Gat

188 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Zebra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Gat!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zebra moves away from the strike by Gat.
Zebra could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zebra is defended easily by Gat.
Zebra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gat but Gat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zebra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zebra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Gat instigates a clinch.

Gat breaks the clinch.
Gat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zebra lands a really nice looking cross but Gat seems unphased.

It looks like Johnny Gat has been cut.
Gat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zebra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gat avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Zebra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gat keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gat looks to land a left hand but Zebra moved out of range nicely.
Gat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zebra.
Zebra lands with a right hand.
Gat scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Alexander Zebra has been cut.
Gat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Gat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Zebra shoots in looking for a takedown. Gat tries to sprawl out of it but Zebra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zebra is breathing heavily.
Gat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zebra.
A head kick by Gat - that's a beauty! Zebra is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gat can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Gat!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Barney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osana Bin Laden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bin Laden
vs
Barney

190 cm
24
177 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osana Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Barney!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barney wants to clinch up but Bin Laden keeps it at a distance.
Barney scores with a one two! Bin Laden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Osana Bin Laden has been cut.
Barney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bin Laden is looking to clinch but Barney is avoiding it.
Barney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bin Laden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Barney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bin Laden's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bin Laden wants to get back to full guard.
Barney thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bin Laden to regain full guard.
Barney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin Laden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Barney is sitting in close to Bin Laden's body. Bin Laden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barney is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barney is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bin Laden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Osana Bin Laden!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Linley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Linley
vs
Watkins

197 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
299 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Linley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watkins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Linley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watkins is trying to maintain the position but Linley is very close to passing his half guard.
Linley stops Watkins from getting back to his feet.
Watkins taking some punishment here, with Linley in his half guard.

Watkins actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Linley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Linley tries to stand and escape but Watkins actually recovers to full guard.
Linley wants to stand but Watkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Linley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linley postures up and lands a big shot to Watkins's brow.
Linley wants to stand but Watkins is controlling his posture from full guard.

Linley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watkins looks gassed!
Linley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Linley stands and steps away. Watkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watkins tries to clinch
and Linley counters with a left and a right that stings Watkins.
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!

Linley lands a left and a right that sends Watkins crashing to the canvas! Linley dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Matthew Watkins has been cut.
Linley breaks from Watkins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Linley controlling from the full mount.
Linley lands with some strikes.

That has opened up Matthew Watkins's cut even more.
Linley landing strikes from the mount.

The cut above Matthew Watkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vince Linley!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walters
vs
Jones

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

۞ AFFAKETIΘN ۞

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bradley Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Walters shoots in.
Bradley Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Walters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walters throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Walters lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Bradley Jones has been cut.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Walters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Nice elbow from Walters.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walters lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Bradley Jones's cut even more.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walters walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walters tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Walters is out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Walters moves into the clinch.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walters lands a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Walters stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walters.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Walters.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Jones.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Walters's 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've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Walters seems keen to control Jones's posture.
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.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Walters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Jones looks gassed!
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jones is working an open guard so Walters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walters.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Walters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Walters.

The cut above Bradley Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Walters!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witte Mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witte Mano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Mano

190 cm
20
309 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witte Mano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mano circles away.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mano looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Mano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

It looks like Witte Mano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to control.
Mano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mano from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano lands a couple of digs.
Mano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones keeping full guard, as Mano tries to pass.
Mano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mano is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mano scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Mano tries to pass.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mano cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has momentary wrist control but Mano slips an elbow through the middle.
Mano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand up but Mano is controlling him.
Mano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Mano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mano from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mano is stalling in the full guard.
Mano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mano tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Mano trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mano lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano working some strikes from top position.
Mano throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Mano postures up and lands 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!
Mano content to stall in guard here.
Jones is looking to stand up but Mano isn't so interested in that idea.
Mano stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mano content to stall in guard here.
Mano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Witte Mano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Witte Mano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones works over Mano's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones lands with a big left! Mano is wobbled badly! Jones comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mano to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gutzeit
vs
Thomas

187 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)
RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Gutzeit moves out of range.

Gutzeit dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gutzeit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gutzeit wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Gutzeit isn't so interested in that idea.

Gutzeit drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Gutzeit off! Gutzeit jumps back into Thomas's guard.

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

Gutzeit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gutzeit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gutzeit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutzeit drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Gutzeit off! Gutzeit jumps back into Thomas's guard.

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

Gutzeit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gutzeit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gutzeit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Gutzeit controlling him for the moment.
Gutzeit passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gutzeit seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutzeit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas tries to roll over but Gutzeit keeps him under control.
Thomas trying to control but Gutzeit postures up.
Thomas tries to kick Gutzeit off but Gutzeit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gutzeit wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gutzeit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutzeit stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutzeit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gutzeit.

Gutzeit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gutzeit wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gutzeit is trying for a kimura here. Thomas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gutzeit wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomek Gutzeit!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Van Dyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Sabu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Van Dyck
vs
Sabu

200 cm
22
290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

222 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Augustus Van Dyck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Sabu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Sabu is rocked!

It looks like Glen Sabu has been cut.
Sabu looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Dyck thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sabu if he has to take too many more of those.
Sabu is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dyck finish him?
Van Dyck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabu wants to stay close but Van Dyck steps back to make room for something. Sabu seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Van Dyck and Sabu drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Augustus Van Dyck!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trail Deathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Deathy
vs
Jones

183 cm
27
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trail Deathy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Deathy tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Deathy as Jones shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deathy.
Jones looks gassed!
Deathy goes for a small jab and connects. Now Deathy goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jones stumbles back but Deathy runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jones to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jones will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trail Deathy!
Trail Deathy is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaap Van Der Merwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Little Lion Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Walker
vs
Van Der Merwe

185 cm
21
259 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

205 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaap Van Der Merwe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Merwe, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Der Merwe tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Der Merwe drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Walker on the inside.

It looks like Jaap Van Der Merwe has been cut.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Der Merwe won't allow it.
Walker misses with an elbow strike.
Van Der Merwe can't get the takedown.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Der Merwe.

Van Der Merwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van Der Merwe closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Merwe wants a takedown but no success here.
Alex Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Van Der Merwe.

Walker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Merwe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Merwe works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Van Der Merwe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Van Der Merwe eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker punching from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Merwe is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Merwe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaap Van Der Merwe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Der Merwe is looking to clinch.
Walker throws a head kick but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Merwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Van Der Merwe shoots in.
Walker throws a series of punches but Van Der Merwe avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Van Der Merwe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Van Der Merwe has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Der Merwe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Van Der Merwe dives into Walker's guard.

Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Merwe defends well.
Van Der Merwe stops Walker from standing up.
Walker keeping full guard, as Van Der Merwe tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker trying to control the position.
Walker 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.
Van Der Merwe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Der Merwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Merwe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaap Van Der Merwe was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Van Der Merwe rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.

Van Der Merwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Merwe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Van Der Merwe has control of the leg.
Walker tries to kick Van Der Merwe off but Van Der Merwe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Merwe is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker tries to kick Van Der Merwe off but Van Der Merwe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaap Van Der Merwe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaap Van Der Merwe'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.

Van Der Merwe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Van Der Merwe is now in Walker's guard.
Van Der Merwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Merwe passes into half guard.
Van Der Merwe wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker is looking to control Van Der Merwe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?

Van Der Merwe is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Der Merwe to get the leverage.
Walker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Der Merwe manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker keeping full guard, as Van Der Merwe tries to pass.
Van Der Merwe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker is pushing Van Der Merwe's head away, looking to escape. Van Der Merwe manages to hold on to the position though.
Van Der Merwe advances to mount.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Van Der Merwe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to improve his position but Van Der Merwe isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Der Merwe raining down shots from the mount!
Van Der Merwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jaap Van Der Merwe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker tries to hold on but Van Der Merwe postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Merwe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Walker tries to buck Van Der Merwe off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Merwe has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Van Der Merwe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Walker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Walker!
Van Der Merwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Der Merwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Van Der Merwe landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker wants to stand up but Van Der Merwe is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker is trying to keep Van Der Merwe in close.
Walker keeping full guard, as Van Der Merwe tries to pass.
Van Der Merwe trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaap Van Der Merwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaap Van Der Merwe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Van Der Merwe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Van Der Merwe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Merwe lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker is looking to sweep but instead, Van Der Merwe has passed into half guard.
Van Der Merwe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Merwe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Merwe trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Van Der Merwe is controlling him
Van Der Merwe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jaap Van Der Merwe.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Merwe.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Van Der Merwe saw that one coming.

Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker postures up.
Van Der Merwe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van Der Merwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Van Der Merwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Van Der Merwe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Van Der Merwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Der Merwe drops back down to his feet.

Walker successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Merwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe stops Walker from standing up.
Walker controls Van Der Merwe momentarily but Van Der Merwe frees himself.
Van Der Merwe content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is looking to stand up but Van Der Merwe isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Merwe is defended easily by Walker.

Van Der Merwe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Walker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaap Van Der Merwe's cut.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Der Merwe shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Walker lands a big uppercut and Van Der Merwe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Der Merwe looks OK. Walker waves Van Der Merwe back to his feet!
Van Der Merwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Merwe somewhat.

Walker rushes Van Der Merwe and presses him up against the cage.
Walker lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker lands a shoulder strike.

Van Der Merwe is rocked!
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Der Merwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?

Walker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Walker manages to end up in side control.
Walker cracks Van Der Merwe with a big elbow.
Van Der Merwe is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Merwe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Van Der Merwe get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker connects with a superb combination that knocks Van Der Merwe out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Walker before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Van Der Merwe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Walker!
Alex Walker is the new heavyweight champion!