V.O.G 11.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingunn's entrance music is Darkcore . A fine choice. Loens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ring of Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ingunn
vs
Loens

173 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

172 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Loens!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens blocks a head kick by Ingunn.
Ingunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Loens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ingunn moves in looking to clinch but Loens pushes him off.

Loens clinches with his opponent.
Ingunn takes a knee to the side of the body.

Loens breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ingunn.

Loens clinches up with Ingunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Loens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loens is trying to break the clinch but Ingunn has him pressed against the cage.

Loens breaks from the clinch.

Loens has closed the distance and engaged Ingunn in a clinch.
Ingunn is working for takedown but Loens is calmly controlling the position for now.

Loens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loens is out of range and Ingunn settles back down.

Ingunn drives through and clinches with Loens against the cage.
Loens is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loens breaks from the clinch.
Loens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Loens keeps the fight on the outside.

Loens closes the distance and clinches.

Loens manages to break the clinch.
Ingunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Ingunn tries to clinch but Loens moves out of range.
Ingunn shoots in and drives through. Loens sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusandall Ingunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ingunn.

Loens rushes Ingunn and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ingunn fails to pull guard.

Loens breaks the clinch.
Ingunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ingunn closes the distance and pushes Loens back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Loens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Loens clinches.

Loens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Loens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingunn. Loens does a little dance to reset his feet.

Loens forces Ingunn back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ingunn as Loens tries to tie him up.
Ingunn has had enough of the clinch but Loens keeps him there for the moment.
Loens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Loens trying to stall but Ingunn improves his position.
Loens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudi Loens.
Ingunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn looks for the body kick but Loens saw that one coming.
Ingunn shoots in but Loens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown but Loens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ingunn is breathing heavily.
Ingunn tries to clinch there but Loens circles away.
Ingunn tries to clinch there but Loens circles away.
Rudi Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Loens pushes Ingunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Loens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Loens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ingunn tries to clinch but Loens is having none of it.
Ingunn avoids the body shot from Loens.

Loens gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ingunn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Loens regains guard.
Ingunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loens trying to keep a closed guard but Ingunn is proving a slippery customer.
Loens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ingunn is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingunn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ingunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ingunn!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens wants to stand but Ingunn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Loens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Loens is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ingunn tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens has his takedown stuffed

and Ingunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loens is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ingunn lands a nice short elbow.
Ingunn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingunn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ingunn is looking to advance position but Loens won't allow it.
Ingunn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ingunn lands strikes from half guard.
Ingunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ingunn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ingunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ingunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ingunn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Loens to regain full guard.
Ingunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn distracts Loens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Loens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ingunn tries to clinch but Loens moves out of range.
Ingunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Loens drives through with a takedown into Ingunn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ingunn is working an open guard so Loens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Loens clinches with his opponent.
Ingunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Loens won't allow it.
Loens pushes Ingunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but Loens holds him up against the cage and eventually Ingunn drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loens breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingunn tries to bum rush Loens with a series of wild strikes but Loens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Loens darts in and clinches Ingunn up against the cage.
Loens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ingunn prevents a body shot from Loens.

Loens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ingunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loens avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusandall Ingunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Ingunn.
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 Gusandall Ingunn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ingunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Loens closes the distance and clinches.
Loens prevents a takedown attempt there.

Loens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ingunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loens circles away quickly and effectively.

Loens pushes Ingunn up against the cage in a clinch.

Loens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ingunn tries to clinch but Loens is having none of it.
Loens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ingunn.
Loens thows a body kick. Ingunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loens swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingunn.
Ingunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens tries to land a front kick but Ingunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Loens clinches up with Ingunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Loens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Loens breaks the clinch.

Loens clinches up against the cage.
Ingunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusandall Ingunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but Loens won't allow it.

Loens manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loens pushes Ingunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudi Loens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Loens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Loens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ingunn, pushing him back against the cage.

Ingunn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gusandall Ingunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loens wants to get back to his feet.
Ingunn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ingunn thows a huge punch but Loens dodges it nicely.
Ingunn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Loens to regain full guard.
Ingunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ingunn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loens's head.
Ingunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loens looking to control.
Ingunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Loens has wrist control.
Ingunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ingunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Loens!
A relieved looking Rudi Loens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Zavidovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volodya Dikiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zavidovich
vs
Dikiy

188 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Zavidovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volodya Dikiy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavidovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zavidovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dikiy but Dikiy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zavidovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dikiy.

Dikiy drives through and clinches with Zavidovich against the cage.

Dikiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volodya Dikiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dikiy there.
Dikiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zavidovich checks a low kick from Dikiy.
Dikiy looks to land a left hand but Zavidovich moved out of range nicely.
Dikiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zavidovich moves out of range easily.
Zavidovich wants to clinch up but Dikiy keeps it at a distance.

Dikiy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zavidovich stops Dikiy from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavidovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dikiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dikiy has eaten all the pies!
Zavidovich controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Evgeniy Zavidovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikiy. Zavidovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zavidovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zavidovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dikiy throws an overhand right that lands on Zavidovich's shoulder, as Zavidovich tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Dikiy there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavidovich wants to clinch up but Dikiy keeps it at a distance.
Dikiy throws a head kick that misses.
Dikiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zavidovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dikiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zavidovich walks into a straight right hand from Dikiy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zavidovich is defended easily by Dikiy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Zavidovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikiy tries to bum rush Zavidovich with a series of wild strikes but Zavidovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dikiy lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Dikiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dikiy misses with an uppercut. Zavidovich saw that one coming.
Dikiy scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavidovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dikiy sprawls well. Dikiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zavidovich gets slowly back to his feet.

Zavidovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dikiy's guard.
Dikiy looks gassed!
Zavidovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zavidovich is stalling in the full guard.
Zavidovich forces his way into half guard.
Dikiy has a hand on Zavidovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zavidovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Zavidovich has hold of Dikiy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dikiy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavidovich landing shots from mount.
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!
Zavidovich controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikiy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dikiy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zavidovich. What's that going to do exactly?

Zavidovich is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dikiy checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Dikiy coming out on top.
Dikiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Zavidovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dikiy sprawls well. Dikiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zavidovich gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Volodya Dikiy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zavidovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dikiy moves into the clinch.

Dikiy breaks the clinch.
Dikiy works over Zavidovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Dikiy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zavidovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dikiy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zavidovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodya Dikiy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trevor Dean was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kudinov
vs
Dean

170 cm
25
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Sublime Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Dean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kudinov forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dean lands an elbow inside.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean misses with a knee strike.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean landing knees to the head.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kudinov up against the cage.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Dean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kudinov is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov managing to block the knees to the body from Dean.
Dean has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudinov tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
Kudinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Dean tries for a takedown but Kudinov manages to get underhooks.
Dean wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Dean.
Dean lands an elbow inside.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Dean wants a takedown but no success here.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kudinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kudinov is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kudinov down to the mat. Kudinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kudinov clinches with his opponent.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Kudinov tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
Kudinov gets underhooks to prevent Dean's takedown attempt.
Dean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kudinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kudinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kudinov wants to break free but Dean has control.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Dean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean avoiding damage.
Kudinov tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean stalling.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Kudinov is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Kudinov is trying to push Dean away but Dean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kudinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudinov stops a takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dean dodges the punch combination from Kudinov.

Dean closes the distance and clinches.
Dean lands an elbow just above Kudinov 's eye.
Dean is trying to drag Kudinov to the mat but Kudinov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dean wants a takedown but no success here.
Dean keeps control of Kudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean stalling.
Kudinov tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Dean.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Dean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrew Kudinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Kudinov tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.

Kudinov breaks the clinch.
Andrew Kudinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kudinov lands a head shot.

Kudinov pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kudinov is trying to force a seperation but Dean has the dominant position.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
Dean prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Dean has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kudinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dean tries for a takedown but Kudinov manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean keeps control of Kudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kudinov is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Kudinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Dean tries to stall but Kudinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kudinov is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kudinov down to the mat. Kudinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dean forces Kudinov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Dean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Andrew Kudinov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kudinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kudinov throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Kudinov throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
Kudinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Kudinov throws a one two combo.
Kudinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Dean takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dean keeps control of Kudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kudinov tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Kudinov wants to break free but Dean has control.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Kudinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Dean can't get the takedown.
Kudinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kudinov up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kudinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dean goes for a takedown attempt but Kudinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kudinov pinned against the cage. Kudinov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Dean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kudinov swinging wildly here.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kudinov as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kudinov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dean closes the distance and clinches.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kudinov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kudinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Kudinov is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kudinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kudinov is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Dean.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Kudinov is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Kudinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Kudinov tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov wants to break free but Dean has control.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean goes for a takedown attempt but Kudinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kudinov as Dean shoots in.
Kudinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean tries to keep at a distance but Kudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Dean has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kudinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dean has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Kudinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean has Kudinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kudinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Dean is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kudinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Dean leaning against his opponent.
Kudinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kudinov had his way with Trevor Dean in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Kudinov wants to break free but Dean has control.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Kudinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Kudinov tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
Kudinov is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kudinov down to the mat. Kudinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Kudinov stalks Dean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dean's face. Dean staggers backwards, shaken.
Kudinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kudinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Dean.

Kudinov gets tackled into the cage by Dean. Dean maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kudinov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kudinov throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.

Kudinov instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Kudinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dean misses with a knee strike.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean taking a breather.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Kudinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Dean wants a takedown.
Kudinov wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kudinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kudinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Kudinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dean misses with a knee to the head.
Trevor Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Kudinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kudinov tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kudinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kudinov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kudinov!
Andrew Kudinov is the new bantamweight champion!
Andrew Kudinov very nearly forgot to thank Sublime Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Bonjaski has chosen Ring of Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Bonjaski

215 cm
23
229 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

192 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Bonjaski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonjaski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonjaski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonjaski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Bonjaski blocks the body kick.
No luck for Bonjaski with that takedown attempt.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Bonjaski against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonjaski avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonjaski uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bonjaski jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stops Bonjaski from standing up.
Bonjaski keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

Jackson stands and steps away. Bonjaski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bonjaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shawn Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bonjaski.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaski regains half guard.
Bonjaski tries to kick Jackson off in order to stand up. Jackson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Bonjaski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonjaski is looking to escape.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonjaski is looking to escape.
Bonjaski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonjaski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Bonjaski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonjaski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Bonjaski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonjaski on the ground.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonjaski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bonjaski looks gassed!
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonjaski looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson cracks Bonjaski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bonjaski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson won't let Bonjaski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonjaski gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Bonjaski manages to retain guard.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Bonjaski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonjaski manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Bonjaski's guard.
Bonjaski is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bonjaski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonjaski keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Bonjaski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Bonjaski from standing up.

Jackson stands and steps away. Bonjaski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Bonjaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bonjaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bonjaski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson prevents Bonjaski from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Bonjaski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonjaski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonjaski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonjaski shrugs it off.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Bonjaski tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Bonjaski tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonjaski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bonjaski working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson looking to control but Bonjaski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonjaski is looking to escape.

We're going to have a standup here because Shawn Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonjaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bonjaski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonjaski working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonjaski has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonjaski trying to land knees to the body.
Bonjaski crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bonjaski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonjaski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonjaski is trying to stall.
Bonjaski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Bonjaski breaks from the clinch.
Bonjaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjaski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shawn Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bonjaski.
Bonjaski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Bonjaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonjaski walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonjaski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson wants to break free but Bonjaski has control.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Bonjaski keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson wants to break free but Bonjaski has control.
Bonjaski tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for takedown but Bonjaski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonjaski is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Bonjaski into the cage.
Bonjaski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonjaski.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Bonjaski.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson is working for takedown but Bonjaski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonjaski crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Bonjaski trying to land knees to the body.
Remy Bonjaski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonjaski is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bonjaski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bonjaski!
Bonjaski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bonjaski is trying to stand.
Remy Bonjaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonjaski is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Bonjaski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bonjaski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonjaski has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonjaski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonjaski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Bonjaski.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!