V.O.G 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Batallir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Digman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Pablo Batallir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pablo Batallir
vs
Digman

188 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Gilop®

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Batallir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirk Digman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batallir shoots for a takedown but Digman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batallir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Digman sprawls well. Digman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batallir gets slowly back to his feet.

Digman tries to keep at a distance but Batallir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Digman being controlled against the cage.
Batallir keeps control of Digman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Digman looking to stall.
Digman is trying to force a seperation but Batallir has the dominant position.
Batallir prevents Digman from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digman being controlled against the cage.
Batallir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Digman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Batallir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batallir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Batallir is breathing heavily.
Digman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Digman tries a head kick but it misses.
Digman slaps away a takedown attempt from Batallir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirk Digman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir avoids the head kick by Digman.
Digman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batallir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Digman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Digman throws a wild body kick that Batallir sees coming a mile off.
Batallir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Digman.
Digman throws a combination. Batallir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Batallir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Batallir counters with a big head kick but Digman shrugs it off.
Batallir moves out of range of the leg kick from Digman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batallir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Digman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Digman connects with a single shot there.
Digman lands with a hook. Batallir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Batallir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Batallir is controlling the pace.
Digman is refusing to be controlled, as Batallir sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digman gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Digman is on top in guard.
Digman trying to control the position from guard on top but Batallir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Digman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirk Digman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Digman swings for the body but Batallir moves out of range.
Batallir ducks right into an uppercut from Digman.
Digman tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Batallir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Digman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Batallir manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batallir throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Batallir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digman trying to control but Batallir is working from the bottom.

Batallir has his foot on Digman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Digman works his way back into a safe position though.

Digman 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.
Digman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Digman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Batallir kicks Digman off and gets to his feet.
Digman throws a head kick but Batallir moves out of range.
Batallir tries to bum rush Digman with a series of wild strikes but Digman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Digman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batallir shoots in for a takedown but Digman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Digman is looking to slow Batallir down with leg kicks.
Digman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batallir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Digman as he avoids it easily.
Digman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Digman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batallir circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batallir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Digman throws a left and a right that both miss

so Batallir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Digman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batallir controls the pace.
Batallir looking to sit in guard and control but Digman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Digman trying to control the position from guard on top but Batallir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batallir throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batallir has a closed guard, preventing Digman from standing up.

Batallir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Digman is pushing down on Batallir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batallir is fighting to maintain full guard but Digman has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Pablo Batallir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Digman digs a good hook to Batallir's body.
Batallir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Digman thows a leg kick but Batallir checks it
enabling Batallir to counter with a crisp jab.
Batallir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Digman is fending him off so far but Batallir persists. Nope, Digman circles away and we're back to standing.
Digman tries to clinch up.
Batallir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Digman throws a series of punches but Batallir avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Digman does no damage.
Juan Pablo Batallir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Digman looks to land a left hand but Batallir moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Digman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batallir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Batallir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir looks for a takedown but Digman sprawls well.
Digman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juan Pablo Batallir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Digman misses with a body shot.
Kirk Digman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Digman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batallir.
Digman slaps away a takedown attempt from Batallir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Digman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batallir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Digman swings for the body but Batallir moves out of range.
Digman works over Batallir's head and body with a nice combination.

Batallir moves into range and clinches up with Digman.
Digman is trying to break the clinch but Batallir is controlling him.
Batallir pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batallir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Digman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digman struggles to land a body shot inside as Batallir controls his hands.
Batallir prevents Digman from breaking the clinch.

Batallir manages to break the clinch.
Digman throws a jab when Batallir was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Digman.
Batallir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Digman.
Digman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batallir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Digman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digman misses with a wild body shot.
Batallir misses with a few strikes there.
Digman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batallir.
Batallir avoids the body shot from Digman.
Batallir dives in and grabs Digman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Digman pushes down on Batallir's head and hops out.
Digman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batallir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Digman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batallir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batallir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Digman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Digman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Digman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Digman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Warren (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.

McGee
vs
Warren

183 cm
20
169 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Warren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Warren.

Warren clinches up against the cage.

Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Warren misses with a combination

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.
McGee is trying to stall.
McGee prevents Warren from breaking the clinch.
McGee stalling in the clinch but Warren improves position.
Warren looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee avoiding damage as Warren throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGee jumps guard but Warren stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Warren.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGee keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
Warren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Warren has double underhooks.
McGee is looking to control Warren's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGee has his back to the cage.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
McGee tries to stall but Warren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warren is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rocko McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Warren.
Warren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warren is trying to maintain a safe position but McGee gets an underhook and turns Warren into the cage.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Warren looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warren is keeping busy.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Warren has the dominant position.
Warren lands with a right to the head.
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.

Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warren tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
Hunter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as McGee shoots in.
A big left from Warren misses.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Warren.
McGee tries to clinch up but Warren circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee tries to clinch there but Warren circles away.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warren misses with a head kick.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Warren circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Warren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch

and Warren counters by clinching up.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee tries a body shot but Warren blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee is trying to stall.
Warren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocko McGee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Warren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warren leaning against his opponent.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warren is trying to break free.
McGee looking to stall.
Warren tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Hunter Warren has been cut.
McGee trying to stall but Warren improves his position.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warren smiles and moves away.
No luck for Warren with that takedown attempt.
Warren is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Warren pushes him off.

Warren clinches up against the cage.

Warren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McGee pushes Warren off and gets back to his feet.
Warren throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGee moves to clinch but Warren breaks away

and Warren moves into the clinch.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Warren is blocking nicely.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warren's efforts to push away.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warren is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warren has him pressed against the cage.
Warren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
Warren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warren tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.

McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee tries to clinch up but Warren circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warren tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Warren's ribcage.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee looking to slow down the pace here.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
McGee lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warren's efforts to push away.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocko McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Warren'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. This is the final round!

McGee tries to clinch up.

Warren moves into range and clinches up with McGee.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Warren avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee stalling in the clinch but Warren improves position.
McGee works on Warren's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee wants to stall.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Warren prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Warren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocko McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee is working Warren over against the cage.
Warren tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee looking to stall.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warren looking to stall.
Warren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Warren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGee looking to stall.
McGee lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee digs a right hand into Warren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warren's gas tank.
McGee trying to control the position but instead, Warren has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGee into the cage.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee tries to work over Warren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee tries to stall but Warren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Warren is controlling the position.
McGee working Warren over with knees to the body.
Warren takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warren's efforts to push away.
Warren takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.

McGee drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGee tries to control but Warren wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by McGee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren throwing hammer fists to the chest of McGee. What's that going to do exactly?
McGee wants to control the pace but Warren is squirming around nicely.
Warren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warren can't escape the position.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
McGee looking to control but Warren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunter Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocko McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGee looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocko McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Parhomenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Der Fisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Der Fisch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parhomenko
vs
Fisch

178 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Parhomenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Der Fisch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisch tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Parhomenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

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

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

Parhomenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parhomenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisch is retaining full guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parhomenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisch dives on top into guard.

Parhomenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisch wants to stand but Parhomenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parhomenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Parhomenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisch wanted to stand there but Parhomenko had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisch wants to pass the guard but Parhomenko is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisch trying to control but Parhomenko is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Der Fisch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fisch tries to clinch

and Parhomenko counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Parhomenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fisch has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Parhomenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisch, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Parhomenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Parhomenko tries to keep at a distance but Fisch has taken the fight into the clinch.

Parhomenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parhomenko manages to end up in side control.

Parhomenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parhomenko advances to mount.

Parhomenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parhomenko working for a submission but Fisch is keeping him at bay.

Parhomenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roman Parhomenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Parhomenko working for a submission but Fisch is keeping him at bay.
Fisch is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parhomenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Parhomenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisch defends it well.
Fisch really wants to buck Parhomenko off and get back to his feet.

Parhomenko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fisch is surviving well by controlling Parhomenko's body position as best he can.

Parhomenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Fisch is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parhomenko working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fisch looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Parhomenko! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Parhomenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Messerchmid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Messerchmid
vs
Fitch

185 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Messerchmid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messerchmid throws a leg kick

and Fitch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitch.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messerchmid is keeping the position for now.
Messerchmid looking for a sweep. Not yet Messerchmid, not yet.
Fitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

John Fitch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Fitch gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Fitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messerchmid is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Messerchmid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fitch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Messerchmid will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Fitch.

Fitch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Messerchmid tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
Well, if Fitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fitch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Messerchmid moves to clinch but Fitch breaks away

and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Messerchmid!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Messerchmid is looking to improve his position but Fitch isn't that keen on the idea.
Messerchmid is working hard here to advance position.
Fitch controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messerchmid can't escape the position.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Fitch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fitch showed some decent athleticism there.
Messerchmid trying to control but Fitch postures up.
Fitch is controlling the pace.
Messerchmid is looking for a sweep. Fitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fitch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Messerchmid's half guard.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Messerchmid defends it.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Messerchmid wants to get back to full guard.
Fitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Fitch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Messerchmid closes the distance but Fitch moves to the side

and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Messerchmid!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch controlling the pace for now.
Messerchmid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Messerchmid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messerchmid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messerchmid wants to hold on but Fitch pushes him away.

Fitch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch controlling the action here.

Fitch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messerchmid tries to clinch but Fitch moves away

and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Messerchmid!
Fitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Fitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Messerchmid can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

John Fitch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Messerchmid scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Messerchmid tries to clinch up

and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Messerchmid!
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Messerchmid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Messerchmid wants to hold on but Fitch pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Messerchmid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fitch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
John Fitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fitch seems content to control.
Messerchmid wants to control but Fitch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitch trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messerchmid tries to roll over but Fitch keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fitch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Messerchmid with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Fitch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Messerchmid quickly recovers to half guard.
Messerchmid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Messerchmid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Messerchmid looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
Fitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aaron Messerchmid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Fitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitch content to control rather than advance.
Messerchmid is looking to improve his position.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

John Fitch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Messerchmid tries to clinch up

and Fitch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messerchmid's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fitch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MarkOne Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MarkOne Arona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Kolobnev's chin.

Arona
vs
Kolobnev

180 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkOne Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolobnev avoids the head kick by Arona.
Kolobnev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Kolobnev is rocked!

It looks like Igor Kolobnev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolobnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolobnev is still on wobbly legs! Can Arona finish him?
Arona scores with a push kick.
Kolobnev looks gassed!
Arona lands with a nice body kick.
Arona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Arona slams his shin into Kolobnev's torso.
Kolobnev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arona and Kolobnev are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Arona throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kolobnev into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Arona knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). MarkOne Arona!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Cuirass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotto comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Tito Sotto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sotto
vs
Cuirass

180 cm
21
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Cuirass!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto throws a head kick that misses.
Sotto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sotto cracks the inside of Cuirass's front leg.
Sotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sotto scores with a leg kick.
Cuirass looks gassed!
Sotto throws a head kick but Cuirass moves out of range.
Sotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotto misses with a double jab.
Sotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuirass was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotto.
Cuirass moves out of range as Sotto throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuirass misses the target.
Sotto cracks Cuirass with an open hand slap.

It looks like Marcus Cuirass has been cut.
Cuirass moves out of range of the body kick from Sotto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuirass momentarily.
Sotto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuirass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tito Sotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotto scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sotto lands a body shot.
Sotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sotto scores with a jab to the body.
Sotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cuirasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Cuirass is rocked!
Sotto is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cuirass flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cuirass is out cold! Sotto holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Sotto!
Tito Sotto retains his welterweight title!