SFC12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hughes
vs
Spitteri

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
199 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Spitteri!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitteri looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Spitteri. Spitteri gets slowly back to his feet.

Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spitteri is defending well for now.

Spitteri successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spitteri trying to control the position here.
Spitteri keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spitteri is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Spitteri circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spitteri lands a jab.

It looks like George Hughes has been cut.

Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitteri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spitteri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spitteri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spitteri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Spitteri isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control but Spitteri is having none of it.

Spitteri wants to finish this one by submission but Hughes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spitteri.
Spitteri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spitteri is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hughes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hughes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Hughes is rocked!
Spitteri loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hughes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Spitteri land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Spitteri stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Spitteri!
Sean Spitteri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandera Boobjob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew has chosen Straight out of Compton as his entrance music. 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.

Boobjob
vs
Carthew

190 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
340 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandera Boobjob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boobjob misses with a head kick.
Boobjob misses with a combination
and Carthew makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boobjob really felt that one!
Carthew misses with a head kick.
Boobjob takes a swing at Carthew's ribcage but misses.
Boobjob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carthew's waist but Carthew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boobjob off to one side.

Carthew has managed to clinch.
Carthew leaning his opponent against the cage.

Carthew jumps guard and drags Boobjob to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carthew will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boobjob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carthew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Carthew looking for a guillotine here but Boobjob defends easily.
Carthew is pulling down on Boobjob's head. It's preventing any offense from Boobjob, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew looking for a sweep. Not yet Carthew, not yet.
Boobjob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carthew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boobjob trying to control the position from guard on top but Carthew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boobjob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boobjob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boobjob won't allow Carthew to sweep him here.
Boobjob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Carthew has his feet on Boobjob's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Carthew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boobjob sprawls well initially but Carthew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carthew looks gassed!
Boobjob tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Carthew manages to move to mount!
Boobjob wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boobjob wants to control but Carthew is having none of it.
Carthew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boobjob is bucking up trying to escape but Carthew cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boobjob is desperately trying to improve his position but Carthew has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carthew lands a big elbow.

It looks like Alexandera Boobjob has been cut.
Carthew lands a nice shot to the head.

Alexandera Boobjob's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Carthew!
Bobby Carthew was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tianda Anne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pink Floyd - Darkside Of The Moon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Etienne Learmont was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anne
vs
Learmont

175 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

171 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tianda Anne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a front kick aimed at Anne's knee but Anne avoids it well.
Learmont blocks a head kick by Anne.
Anne throws a head kick but Learmont moves out of range.
Anne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Learmont's calf.
Learmont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Anne gets tackled into the cage by Learmont. Learmont maintains the clinch.
Learmont crunches a lovely knee into Anne's ribcage.
Anne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Learmont lands a good knee to the midsection. Anne won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Learmont using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anne is trying to force a seperation but Learmont has the dominant position.
Learmont tries to land knees in the clinch but Anne avoids the damage to the body.
Learmont tries to land knees in the clinch but Anne avoids the damage to the body.
Learmont stalling in the clinch but Anne improves position.
Anne is looking to break free of the clinch but Learmont has double underhooks.

Anne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anne looks to land a body kick but Learmont moved away.
Learmont blocks a head kick by Anne.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Learmont.
Tianda Anne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anne throws a sloppy head kick and Learmont moves out of range easily.
Anne lands a head kick!

It looks like Etienne Learmont has been cut.
Anne is breathing heavily.
Anne tries a head kick but it misses.

Learmont gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Learmont tries to move to mount but Anne blocks the move with his legs.
Anne wants to control but Learmont postures up.
Learmont is trying to ground and pound but Anne uses the momentary lack of control by Learmont to regain half guard.
Learmont slips a nice elbow through Anne's hands, connecting with Anne's forehead.
Anne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Anne actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Learmont wants to stand up but Anne is controlling the position.
Learmont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anne is trying to maintain the position but Learmont is very close to passing his half guard.

Anne actively working from the bottom here.
Learmont missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Learmont tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Learmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Learmont throws a big right hand that misses.

Anne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Learmont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Anne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Learmont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Learmont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anne is trying to keep Learmont in close.

Learmont gets to his feet - Anne follows without any prompting.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Learmont.
Anne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Learmont rushes Anne and presses him up against the cage.
Learmont landing knees to the body.

Learmont pulls guard successfully.
Learmont wants to stand but Anne is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anne wants to control from the top but Learmont keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anne is looking to advance position but Learmont has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anne is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Learmont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anne is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anne can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Etienne Learmont will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Etienne Learmont's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Learmont closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Learmont lands in his opponent's guard.

Anne is looking for a triangle but Learmont pushes his legs off easily.
Learmont advances to half guard.

Anne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anne wants to get back to full guard.

Anne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Learmont wants to free his trapped foot but Anne is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Learmont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anne has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Learmont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anne!
Learmont is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anne tries to lock up and control but Learmont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anne is trying desperately to improve position.
Learmont wants to control but Anne has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Learmont lands with a punch from half guard.
Anne trying to control here.
Learmont wants to stand up but Anne is controlling the position.

Anne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Learmont pulls his head out easily.
Tianda Anne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Anne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Learmont pulls his head out easily.
Learmont wants to stand up but Anne has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Anne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Learmont is going to stand back up.
Anne regains full guard. Nicely done.

Anne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Learmont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Learmont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Learmont stands up from Anne's guard - Learmont perhaps looking for a knockout.
Learmont tries to clinch there but Anne circles away.
A head kick misses from Anne.
Tianda Anne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Learmont feints and then cracks Anne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anne down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anne lands a high kick!
Learmont blocks a head kick by Anne.

Learmont gets a clinch.
Anne managing to block the knees to the body from Learmont.
Anne is trying to break the clinch but Learmont is controlling him.

Anne breaks from the clinch.
Anne misses with a head kick.
Anne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Learmont feints a jab promting Anne to slip. Learmont then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Learmont!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anne throws the kick towards the body but Learmont avoids it.
Learmont is looking to clinch but Anne is avoiding it.
Anne throws a head kick that misses.
Learmont throws a combination. Anne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Learmont wants to clinch.
Anne wants to slow Learmont down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anne throws a lazy body kick
and Learmont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anne throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Learmont scores with a one two! Anne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tianda Anne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Learmont has taken the fight to the clinch.
Learmont crunches a lovely knee into Anne's ribcage.
Anne is trying to stall.
Learmont with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Learmont pushes off an throws an elbow but Anne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Learmont.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Learmont prevents Anne from breaking the clinch.
Anne takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anne throws an elbow but misses.

Learmont successfully pulls guard.

Anne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Learmont is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Learmont has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etienne Learmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Etienne Learmont's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Learmont moves into the clinch.
Learmont lands a knee to the body.

Anne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Learmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anne.
Learmont throws a series of punches but Anne avoids them all with ease.
Anne lands a leg kick that knocks Learmont off balance momentarily.
Anne looks to land a body kick but Learmont moved away.
Anne tried to score with a low kick but Learmont checks it.
Learmont throws a right and a left that Anne avoids nicely.
Anne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Learmont tries to clinch up but Anne circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Learmont feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont tries to stand but Anne is controlling from the bottom.

Learmont is posturing up here but Anne has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Learmont tries to roll out but it's too tight and Learmont has to tap! Slick submission there by Anne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tianda Anne!
Tianda Anne retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Zebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Sabu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sabu
vs
Zebra

222 cm
26
299 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Zebra!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Zebra misses.
Sabu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Zebra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zebra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zebra trying to control but Sabu is having none of it.
Zebra controlling from the full mount.
Sabu is squirming around, avoiding Zebra's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebra lands a heavy elbow.
Zebra trying to control but Sabu is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebra looking to ground and pound but Sabu is blocking nicely.
Zebra trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Zebra wasn't active enough on the ground.

Zebra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zebra.
Sabu is staying active underneath Zebra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zebra works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zebra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sabu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebra trying to control but Sabu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Zebra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zebra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zebra clinches.
Zebra tries to circle away but Sabu has him pinned against the cage.
Zebra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sabu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Zebra's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Zebra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zebra manages to end up in side control.
Zebra landing a few strikes.
Zebra wants to stand but Sabu has his arm trapped.
Zebra advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebra lands a big shot there that rocks Sabu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

It looks like Glen Sabu has been cut.
Zebra wants to control the pace but Sabu is squirming around nicely.
Zebra raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebra punishing his opponent with strikes.

Glen Sabu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zebra landing strikes from the mount and Sabu is in trouble!

Sabu is rocked!

Glen Sabu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Zebra!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Bin Laden
vs
Uytr

190 cm
25
189 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

225 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osana Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jum Uytr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden with a lazy takedown attempt

and Uytr counters with a single leg into guard. Bin Laden didn't expect that.
Bin Laden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uytr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bin Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uytr postures up in Bin Laden's guard and throws a big left but Bin Laden blocks it.
Uytr controlling from the top position.
Bin Laden controlling Uytr's posture.

Uytr stands up from Bin Laden's guard - Uytr perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uytr defends it nicely.
Bin Laden with a lazy takedown attempt

and Uytr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osana Bin Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uytr prevents Bin Laden from getting back to his feet.
Uytr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bin Laden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bin Laden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uytr trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Uytr stays in close to Bin Laden's body and controls the position.
Uytr stopping the sweep attempt from Bin Laden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uytr wanted to stand there but Bin Laden had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jum Uytr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bin Laden shoots for a takedown but Uytr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bin Laden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Uytr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bin Laden is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uytr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Uytr 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden is refusing to be controlled, as Uytr sits in half guard.
Bin Laden wants to improve his position but Uytr is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jum Uytr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Uytr.
Uytr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Uytr clinches.
Come on Bin Laden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Uytr is trying to force a seperation but Bin Laden has the dominant position.

Uytr pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bin Laden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.

Uytr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bin Laden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uytr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bin Laden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bin Laden lands a couple of elbows.
Bin Laden wants to stand but Uytr is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jum Uytr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Uytr has closed the distance and engaged Bin Laden in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Laden.
Uytr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bin Laden.

Uytr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uytr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uytr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bin Laden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bin Laden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bin Laden is trying to control the position but Uytr postures up.
Uytr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Laden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uytr is controlling him.
Jum Uytr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Uytr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bin Laden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uytr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bin Laden gets caught napping as Uytr dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Laden manages to retain guard.
Uytr trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Bin Laden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uytr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bin Laden is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bin Laden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uytr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bin Laden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osana Bin Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Laden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uytr counters with a series of strikes. Bin Laden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Uytr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bin Laden was covering up waiting for the punch and Uytr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uytr trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uytr looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bin Laden is on top in guard.

Bin Laden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uytr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uytr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bin Laden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bin Laden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uytr prevents Bin Laden from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jum Uytr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Uytr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bin Laden's half guard.
Uytr prevents Bin Laden from improving his position.
Uytr is looking to stall here but Bin Laden recovers full guard.
Bin Laden keeping moving, preventing Uytr from controlling successfully.

Uytr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Uytr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Uytr has gone for a leg lock! Bin Laden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Uytr's guard.

Uytr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bin Laden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Uytr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bin Laden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bin Laden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uytr keeping moving, preventing Bin Laden from controlling successfully.
Bin Laden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uytr looking for a sweep. Not yet Uytr, not yet.

Bin Laden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Osana Bin Laden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uytr jabs Bin Laden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Laden slips a jab and a cross from Uytr.
Bin Laden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Uytr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bin Laden on his heels. He'll look to pass Bin Laden's guard now, I'm sure.
Uytr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Laden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bin Laden kicks Uytr off and gets to his feet.

Uytr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uytr with a nice head shot there.
Bin Laden keeping full guard, as Uytr tries to pass.
Uytr trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Uytr wants to get up but he can't break Bin Laden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bin Laden has a closed guard, preventing Uytr from standing up.

Uytr stands up from Bin Laden's guard - Uytr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bin Laden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uytr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osana Bin Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Uytr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bin Laden's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jum Uytr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uytr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jum Uytr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaap Van Der Merwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Watkins
vs
Van Der Merwe

189 cm
21
299 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

205 cm
27
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaap Van Der Merwe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Der Merwe there as he acknowledges the shot.

Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Der Merwe tries to pull guard but Watkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Der Merwe drops back down to his feet.
Watkins tries to work over Van Der Merwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Van Der Merwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watkins looks for the body kick but Van Der Merwe saw that one coming.
Watkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Merwe circles away.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Van Der Merwe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Der Merwe showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Der Merwe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Merwe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Jaap Van Der Merwe has been cut.

Van Der Merwe clinches up against the cage.
Watkins gets underhooks to prevent Van Der Merwe's takedown attempt.
Van Der Merwe is trying to drag Watkins to the mat but Watkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthew Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watkins prevents it.
Van Der Merwe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Merwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watkins lands with a good body shot.
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!
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Merwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Van Der Merwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.

Watkins tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Merwe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe tries to score a body lock takedown but Watkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Der Merwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watkins misses with a knee to the head.
Watkins keeps control of Van Der Merwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Van Der Merwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Merwe moves forwards but Watkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Der Merwe avoids a kick to the body.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Merwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Merwe circles away.
Van Der Merwe lands a high kick!

It looks like Matthew Watkins has been cut.
Van Der Merwe lands a front kick.
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!
Watkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Van Der Merwe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Der Merwe on the ground.
Van Der Merwe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Merwe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Der Merwe lands a nice shot to the head.

Matthew Watkins's cut is getting worse.
Watkins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Merwe working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Jeez, Matthew Watkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaap Van Der Merwe!
A pretty intense looking Jaap Van Der Merwe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Ticklepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilijus Petrovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticklepants comes to the cage accompanied by Liquor & Whores. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ticklepants
vs
Petrovas

174 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubbles Ticklepants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilijus Petrovas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Petrovas is rocked!

Ticklepants clinches with his opponent.
Petrovas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ticklepants finish him?
Ticklepants lands a big knee to the head and Petrovas goes down! Ticklepants pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubbles Ticklepants!
Bubbles Ticklepants thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruutana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruutana
vs
Leblanc

174 cm
25
156 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

165 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Undead clothing. All items 10$
Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armas Ruutana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guillaume Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruutana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leblanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruutana pushes Leblanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruutana.
Ruutana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruutana looking for a takedown.
Leblanc missing with knees to the body.

Ruutana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leblanc regains guard.
Ruutana is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruutana won't allow Leblanc to get back to his feet.
Ruutana throws a strike but Leblanc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutana controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana has a closed guard, preventing Leblanc from standing up.
Leblanc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Leblanc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ruutana looking for a triangle here. Leblanc is fighting it but it looks tight! Ruutana pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Leblanc is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armas Ruutana!
Armas Ruutana is the new featherweight champion!
Armas Ruutana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandeco Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Operhalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDQwewROGLA&feature=related. Wandeco Rua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rua
vs
Operhalski

183 cm
26
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wandeco Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Operhalski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Rua.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Operhalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua looks to land a combination but Operhalski avoids it well.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Operhalski closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Operhalski pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua throws a right hand that Operhalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Operhalski also avoids with ease.
Operhalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination

and Operhalski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Operhalski.

Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua lands with a hook. Operhalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Operhalski checks a low kick from Rua.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Operhalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Operhalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.

Operhalski has managed to clinch.

Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Operhalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Operhalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Operhalski off to one side.
Wandeco Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Operhalski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rua, as that shot connected.
Operhalski dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Operhalski moves away and avoids it.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Operhalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wandeco Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Rua throws a head kick but Operhalski moves out of range.

Operhalski clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rua manages to break the clinch.
Operhalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Operhalski.
Operhalski wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Operhalski.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Karol Operhalski has been cut.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Operhalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua throws a head kick but Operhalski moves out of range.
Rua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Operhalski has a takedown stuffed.

Operhalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Operhalski is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski controlling the action here.
Rua is controlling Operhalski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rua tries to roll over but Operhalski keeps him under control.
Rua desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Rua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Operhalski tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Operhalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Operhalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Operhalski somewhat.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua avoids the body shot from Operhalski.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Operhalski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Operhalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wandeco Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Operhalski is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rua Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Operhalski is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wandeco Rua!
An intense looking Wandeco Rua took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You are NOT gonna stand between me and greatness!'.