BAR 24: Classic PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Cottenfifther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Yorker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New Yorker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cottenfifther
vs
Yorker

177 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very flexible

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, Juanito Cottenfifther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, New Yorker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yorker is looking to land body kicks.
Cottenfifther avoids a kick to the body.
Cottenfifther misses with a wild body shot.
Yorker looks for the body kick but Cottenfifther saw that one coming.
Yorker tries a head kick but it misses.

Yorker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cottenfifther to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). New Yorker!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between San Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Van Der Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Hook has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andreas
vs
Van Der Hook

180 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, San Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Van Der Hook!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Hook pushes him off.
Andreas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Der Hook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Der Hook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Hook just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Hook.
Van Der Hook lands a nice looking body kick.

Andreas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Der Hook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Der Hook.
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Van Der Hook is blocking nicely.
Van Der Hook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Van Der Hook gets control of Andreas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Der Hook will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Hook manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Hook swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Van Der Hook!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Octo Pus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon McBacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon McBacon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Octo Pus's chin.

Pus
vs
McBacon

185 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Octo Pus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon McBacon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBacon moves out of range of the body kick from Pus.
Pus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBacon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pus scrambles back to his feet.
Pus lands with a kick to the temple. McBacon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Pus misses
and McBacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pus looks to land a body kick but McBacon moved away.
McBacon throws a big shot that misses.
Pus scores with a head kick. McBacon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McBacon throws a sloppy head kick and Pus moves out of range easily.
Pus throws a head kick but McBacon moves out of range.
Pus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBacon swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBacon throws a head kick but Pus moves out of range.
McBacon wobbles Pus with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! McBacon dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pus to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon McBacon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the ring accompanied by Ludacris Feat. T.I.- WIsh You Would. The key to victory for Aldo Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aldo Brown
vs
Dai

190 cm
21
184 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hyun Dai!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Dai catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Dai circles away.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dai.
Horrible takedown by Dai or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Dai shoots in.
Aldo Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyun Dai.
Brown wants to clinch
and Dai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dai dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Dai trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

Dai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dai won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Dai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Brown pushes Dai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown wants to clinch.
Dai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is trying to control the position but Dai postures up.
Dai prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Dai slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Dai thows a big elbow that misses.
Dai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dai throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Dai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Dai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
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.
Dai throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Dai defends easily.
Dai is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyun Dai 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.

Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Dai circles away.
Dai stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Dai on that attempt.
Dai swings away with a body shot that misses

and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dai.
Dai tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Aldo Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyun Dai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dai is breathing heavily.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Dai avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Dai avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dai wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Dai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Dai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Dai.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dai goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai misses with a combination

and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dai blocks with his arms.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Dai wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dai has Brown pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dai blocks with his arms.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Dai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Hyun Dai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Dai in his tracks momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Dai circles away.
Dai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dai connects with a looping right hand.
Aldo Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dai fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown won't allow Dai to pass to mount.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Dai is proving a slippery customer.
Dai distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hyun Dai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dai lands a couple of digs.
Brown controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Dai slips an elbow through the middle.

Dai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Dai throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Dai is trying to get back to half guard.
Dai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brown easily slips into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Dai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brown is staying active.
Brown looking to control but Dai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dai is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dai has his hands clasped together but Brown breaks the hold and Dai is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aldo Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Kincaid
vs
Washington

201 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kincaid both land. Nice combination.

It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Kincaid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kincaid tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kincaid to the ground. Kincaid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kincaid fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kincaid. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington dives in and grabs Kincaid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kincaid pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Billy Kincaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Kincaid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Billy Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billy Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kincaid fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kincaid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kincaid lands with a right hand.

Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Washington trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.

Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kincaid tries to escape but Washington is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Washington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Washington in side control, throwing shots but Kincaid defends.

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

Kincaid decides to stand back up.
Kincaid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Washington back to the ropes. Kincaid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kincaid as he connects with a hook.
Kincaid swinging wildly here.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kincaid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kincaid misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kincaid.
Kincaid slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kincaid throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kincaid leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kincaid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Washington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kincaid tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kincaid takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.

Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kincaid on his heels. He'll look to pass Kincaid's guard now, I'm sure.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kincaid is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kincaid stands up from Washington's guard - Kincaid perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kincaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kincaid misses with a two punch combination.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Kincaid swinging wildly here.
Kincaid cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington throws a series of punches but Kincaid moves out of range.
Billy Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington dives in and grabs Kincaid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kincaid pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Billy Kincaid is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Kincaid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kincaid looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Washington throws a series of punches but Kincaid avoids them all with ease.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kincaid defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kincaid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Washington eats them both and turns towards Kincaid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kincaid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kincaid moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Washington! Kincaid continues to tee off on Washington, landing with a left and a right! Kincaid connects with a right hand that leaves Washington sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Kincaid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Kincaid!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Su Baru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baru
vs
Erikson

170 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Wolfpack Blood Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Su Baru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erikson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baru quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Erikson is trying to work for a kimura but Baru is defending well.
Baru is looking to escape.
Baru is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.

Erikson is looking for a kimura here.
Erikson is pressing down on Baru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baru is holding on for now.
Erikson is trying to control. Baru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baru wants to control but Erikson is keeping busy.
Baru is trying to stand up here but Erikson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erikson wants to pass to mount but Baru is defending the position.
Baru looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.

Erikson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erikson prevents Baru from improving his position.
Baru tries to kick Erikson off but Erikson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Erikson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erikson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson works his way into full mount!
Baru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Erikson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Erikson has hold of Baru's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baru manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Erikson looking to control but Baru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Erikson working for a guillotine from mount but Baru is in no mood to give up.
Baru tries to buck Erikson off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erikson has control of Baru's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baru regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Erikson controlling from the full mount.
Baru wants to get back to his feet.
Erikson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Erikson looking to control but Baru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baru is desperately trying to improve his position but Erikson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baru wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Erikson looking to control but Baru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Erikson working for a guillotine from mount but Baru is in no mood to give up.
Erikson tries to control but Baru wriggling away.
Baru can't escape the position.
Erikson wants to control the pace but Baru is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Erikson working for a submission but Baru is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baru just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erikson shoots in looking for a takedown. Baru tries to sprawl out of it but Erikson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Baru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Baru actively working from the bottom here.
Erikson works his way into full mount!

Erikson looking to isolate an arm here. Baru doesn't see it coming and as Erikson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Erikson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enos Erikson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Countryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victarion Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mini Countryman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victarion Greyjoy's chin.

Countryman
vs
Greyjoy

195 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Countryman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victarion Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Countryman throws a head kick but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Greyjoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Mini Countryman has been cut.
Greyjoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Countryman.
Greyjoy jabs Countryman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Countryman throws a sloppy head kick and Greyjoy moves out of range easily.
Greyjoy cracks Countryman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greyjoy misses with the combination.
Greyjoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Countryman circles away quickly and effectively.
Countryman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Countryman throws a front kick that sends Greyjoy stumbling back into the ropes.
Greyjoy looks gassed!
Greyjoy blocks a head kick by Countryman.
Countryman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyjoy throws a right hand that Countryman ducks under and follows up with a left that Countryman also avoids with ease.
Countryman feints and then cracks Greyjoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greyjoy down.
Countryman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Countryman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greyjoy's calf.
A head kick misses from Countryman.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Countryman. Greyjoy shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Countryman. That one must have hurt.
Countryman throws a head kick but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Countryman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Countryman throws a head kick that Greyjoy semi-blocks.
Greyjoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Greyjoy feints a jab promting Countryman to slip. Greyjoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Countryman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Countryman tries a head kick but it misses.
Countryman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyjoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greyjoy swinging wildly here.

Countryman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.

Countryman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Greyjoy has recovered full guard.
Countryman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greyjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Countryman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greyjoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Countryman has Greyjoy in his guard.

Countryman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Countryman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greyjoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Countryman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greyjoy defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Countryman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greyjoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Countryman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greyjoy is keeping the position for now.

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

Greyjoy is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Countryman tries for a takedown but Greyjoy manages to get underhooks.
Greyjoy can't break the clinch.

Countryman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Greyjoy is trying to keep an underhook but Countryman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Countryman is trying to control the action in half guard but Greyjoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Countryman seems to be looking for submissions.

Countryman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greyjoy tries to roll over but Countryman keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyjoy is controlling Countryman's trapped leg to prevent Countryman from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Countryman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mini Countryman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greyjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Countryman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Countryman avoids the body shot from Greyjoy.
Countryman throws a quick head kick that knocks Greyjoy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Countryman is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mini Countryman!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mini Cooper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cooper
vs
James

190 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Cooper lands but James takes it in his stride.

It looks like Nick James has been cut.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cooper lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Cooper takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!

James is rocked!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?

James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cooper is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James seems to have recovered his senses.

Cooper actively working from the bottom here.
Cooper is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him

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

Cooper looking for submissions off his back.

James 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Cooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position 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.
Cooper is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cooper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cooper has escaped and now he's on top!
Cooper passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James moves into full guard.

Cooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooper has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Cooper wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

James looking for a guillotine here but Cooper defends easily.
Cooper wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Cooper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Cooper is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cooper uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
James is looking to improve his position but Cooper isn't that keen on the idea.

Cooper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cooper! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mini Cooper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Sunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sling Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny comes to the ring accompanied by Ludacris Feat. T.I.- WIsh You Would. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sunny
vs
Shot

190 cm
21
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Busta Sunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sling Shot!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot scores with a head kick.

It looks like Busta Sunny has been cut.

Sunny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shot, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Sling Shot has been cut.
Shot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sunny walks away with a smile on his face. Shot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot delivers a nice body kick.
Sunny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sunny is looking to clinch.
Shot scores with a kick to the body.
Sunny is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Shot.
Shot lands a nice looking body kick.
Shot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shot is looking to slow Sunny down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shot. Sunny shrugs it off though.
Sunny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shot. Shot obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shot. Sunny shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot connects with a solid leg kick.
Sunny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot tries a head kick but it misses.
Shot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by Shot.
Shot lands a head kick. Sunny smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shot is looking to slow Sunny down with leg kicks.

Shot lands a big head kick that sends Sunny tumbling to the mat! Shot takes a step backwards and waves Sunny back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sunny is rocked!
Shot lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Sunny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shot. That one must have hurt.
Shot connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Shot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shot.
Sunny seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sunny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shot - the referee stops the clock and Sunny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shot. Sunny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sunny takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Shot slams his shin into Sunny's torso.
Shot scores with a leg kick.
Shot throws a head kick that misses.
Shot throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shot.
Shot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sunny takes a step back to recover.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shot.

Shot lands a big head kick that sends Sunny tumbling to the mat! Shot takes a step backwards and waves Sunny back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slapping body kick lands there for Shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot pushes Sunny away with a front kick.
Shot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sunny will feel that in the morning.
Sunny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Shot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shot tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shot - that will leave a mark!
Shot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sunny's sensitive parts.
Shot throws a front kick that sends Sunny stumbling back into the ropes.
Shot delivers a nice body kick.
Shot thuds his shin into the meat of Sunny's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shot - that will leave a mark!
Shot pushes Sunny away with a front kick.
Shot lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunny walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shot.
Shot scores with a push kick.
Shot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Shot lands a big head kick that sends Sunny tumbling to the mat! Shot takes a step backwards and waves Sunny back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Shot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sunny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sunny if he has to take too many more of those.

Shot lands a big head kick that sends Sunny tumbling to the mat! Shot takes a step backwards and waves Sunny back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shot scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shot!
Shot lands a brutal head kick. Sunny looks out on his feet and Shot throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sling Shot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humpy Dumpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dumpy
vs
Vandelay

190 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
222 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humpy Dumpy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumpy misses with a body kick.
Dumpy avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dumpy. Vandelay shrugs it off though.
Dumpy looks to land a body kick but Vandelay moved away.
Dumpy throws the kick towards the body but Vandelay avoids it.
Dumpy tries to land a front kick but Vandelay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dumpy throws a sloppy head kick and Vandelay moves out of range easily.

Vandelay darts in and clinches Dumpy up against the ropes.

Dumpy pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vandelay won't allow Dumpy to get back to his feet.
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.
Vandelay sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Vandelay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dumpy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vandelay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vandelay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumpy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dumpy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vandelay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumpy being controlled here, momentarily.
Vandelay slips nicely into half guard.

Vandelay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumpy sees it coming and defends easily.
Dumpy is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vandelay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vandelay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dumpy tries to kick Vandelay off but Vandelay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vandelay 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.
Dumpy is looking to control Vandelay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumpy avoid being mounted?

Vandelay wants to work for an arm triangle but Dumpy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vandelay works his way into full mount!
Vandelay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vandelay wants to finish this one by submission but Dumpy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vandelay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumpy is trying to stand.

Vandelay working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dumpy turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vandelay off and cradles Dumpy's limp body as Vandelay celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay is the new super heavyweight champion!