PCLA 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cheese Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otou Hek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hek has chosen Tha Playah as his entrance music. Cheese Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Head
vs
Hek

180 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheese Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otou Hek!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Head connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hek to the floor! Head dives in looking for the finish!

Hek is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Head is trying to work for a kimura but Hek is defending well.
Hek is still in real trouble! Can Head finish him?

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

Head seems to be working for a kimura but Hek defends the submission attempt.

Hek is defending against the submission attempts here by Head.

Hek is defending against the submission attempts here by Head.
Hek seems to have recovered his senses.

Head wants to work for an arm triangle but Hek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Head is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hek reverses the position - he's now on top in Head's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head has his foot on Hek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hek works his way back into a safe position though.
Head is trying to control the position but Hek postures up.

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

Head working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hek cracks Head with a solid left hand.
Hek is working Head over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Head's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hek postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.

Hek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Head has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hek has managed to get both his arms back between Head's legs - danger averted.
Hek throws a big elbow that misses.

Head looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Head escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Head is looking for a triangle but Hek pushes his legs off easily.
Hek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hek on the ground.
Hek throwing strikes but missing.
Hek is working Head over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hek defends it easily.
Hek is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.

Head is looking for a triangle but Hek pushes his legs off easily.
Hek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Head wants to sweep here but Hek controlling him for the moment.
Hek with a nice head shot there.

Head is looking for a triangle but Hek pushes his legs off easily.
Hek with a nice head shot there.
Hek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hek connects with a couple of short punches.

Head is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.

Head looking for a guillotine here but Hek defends easily.
Head is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hek slips nicely into half guard.
Head moves into full guard.
Hek cracks Head with a solid left hand.

Hek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Head is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Head has escaped and now he's on top!
Head won't allow Hek to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Head has gone for a leg lock! Hek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Head's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hek counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Hek to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Head tenderised Hek's leg. Hek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Head.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Whack! Head lands a heavy head kick that drops Hek. The ref tackles Head to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hek was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cheese Head!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Castrogiovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrogiovanni comes to the cage accompanied by Dean Martin - That's Amore. 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 Beast Rabban was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Castrogiovanni
vs
Rabban

168 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paolo Castrogiovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beast Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castrogiovanni tries to avoid it but Rabban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castrogiovanni to the ground. Castrogiovanni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castrogiovanni blocks a head kick by Rabban.
Castrogiovanni throws a lazy right hand but Rabban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabban shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rabban is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rabban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rabban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castrogiovanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castrogiovanni looking to control.
Castrogiovanni keeping full guard, as Rabban tries to pass.
Rabban is looking to work some ground and pound but Castrogiovanni has wrist control.
Rabban is looking to work some ground and pound but Castrogiovanni has wrist control.

Castrogiovanni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rabban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rabban drops back looking for a leg! Castrogiovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castrogiovanni manages to kick Rabban off! Rabban jumps back into Castrogiovanni's guard.
Castrogiovanni looking to control.
Rabban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castrogiovanni is trying to control the position but Rabban postures up.
Rabban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Paolo Castrogiovanni has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Castrogiovanni scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castrogiovanni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni leaves Rabban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paolo Castrogiovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rabban.
Rabban takes a swing at Castrogiovanni's ribcage but misses.

Castrogiovanni gets caught flat footed, as Rabban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rabban stands and throws Castrogiovanni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rabban is trying to get an arm triangle but Castrogiovanni is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Castrogiovanni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castrogiovanni wants to control but Rabban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rabban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castrogiovanni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrogiovanni is trying to stand back up but Rabban is controlling him
Rabban is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rabban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rabban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castrogiovanni's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castrogiovanni is not content to let Rabban control the position.
Rabban throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castrogiovanni to regain full guard.
Castrogiovanni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castrogiovanni is pulling down on Rabban's head. It's preventing any offense from Rabban, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castrogiovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Rabban moves out of range easily.
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
Rabban throws a body kick that misses.
Rabban dodges the punch combination from Castrogiovanni.
Rabban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castrogiovanni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabban moves away.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown but Castrogiovanni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban dives in and grabs Castrogiovanni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castrogiovanni pushes down on Rabban's head and hops out.
Paolo Castrogiovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rabban.
Castrogiovanni misses with a head kick.
Rabban blocks a head kick by Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick but Rabban moves out of range.
Rabban misses with a head kick.
Paolo Castrogiovanni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabban avoids the head kick by Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castrogiovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castrogiovanni's half guard.
Rabban throwing shots but Castrogiovanni is blocking nicely.
Castrogiovanni is looking for a sweep. Rabban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castrogiovanni trying to hold on to Rabban's head to control him but Rabban postures up.

Rabban is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castrogiovanni defends it well.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Rabban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabban winds up and cracks Castrogiovanni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rabban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castrogiovanni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castrogiovanni is concentrating on defense, preventing Rabban from advancing position.
Rabban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rabban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rabban thows a huge punch but Castrogiovanni dodges it nicely.
Rabban is pressing down on Castrogiovanni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castrogiovanni is holding on for now.
Rabban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castrogiovanni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castrogiovanni trying to control from the bottom.
Rabban is trying to control. Castrogiovanni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabban thows a huge punch but Castrogiovanni dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rabban seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabban throwing shots but Castrogiovanni is blocking nicely.
Castrogiovanni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rabban.
Rabban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castrogiovanni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castrogiovanni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabban is working away from the top position though.
Rabban throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castrogiovanni to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabban is looking to work some ground and pound but Castrogiovanni has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Rabban 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Rabban.
Castrogiovanni lands with a kick to the temple. Rabban shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castrogiovanni.

Rabban closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castrogiovanni did well to prevent Rabban getting side control.
Rabban blocks the strikes from Castrogiovanni.
Rabban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castrogiovanni pushes Rabban off looking to stand but Rabban dives back in and keeps control.
Rabban misses with a head shot. Castrogiovanni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Castrogiovanni wants to stand up but Rabban is controlling him.
Rabban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Rabban is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castrogiovanni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castrogiovanni has escaped and now he's on top!
Rabban controlling the position.
Rabban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castrogiovanni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rabban's guard.
Castrogiovanni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rabban is on top in guard.
Castrogiovanni is trying to keep Rabban in close.
Rabban wants to control from the top but Castrogiovanni keeps moving.
Rabban throwing strikes from guard but Castrogiovanni blocks nicely.
Rabban throws an elbow that misses. Castrogiovanni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabban's guard. Nice move by Castrogiovanni!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rabban is on top in guard.
Castrogiovanni is pulling down on Rabban's head. It's preventing any offense from Rabban, at least for the moment.
Rabban cracks Castrogiovanni with a solid left hand.
Beast Rabban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Rabban drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castrogiovanni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabban has Castrogiovanni in his guard.
Rabban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni wants to stand and escape but instead Rabban has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rabban drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rabban jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castrogiovanni is trying to keep Rabban in close.
Beast Rabban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castrogiovanni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabban.
Castrogiovanni looking to control.
Rabban looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrogiovanni is keeping the position for now.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Rabban!
Our winner, Beast Rabban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Blast
vs
Bader

190 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Bader !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bader shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blast's head.
Bader prevents Blast from improving his position.
Bader trying to mount his opponent but Blast defends it.
Blast tries to roll over but Bader keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
Blast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blast.
Blast looking for a sweep. Not yet Blast, not yet.
Bader looking to pass the guard.
Bader wants to control from the top but Blast keeps moving.
Bader is looking to pass into half guard but Blast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blast is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Blast prevents Bader from getting back to his feet.
Blast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Blast from controlling successfully.
Blast throws a big elbow that misses.
Blast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
Blast trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader keeping full guard, as Blast tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blast trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Blast wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blast fails to land the takedown.
Blast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bader as he avoids it easily.

Bader closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blast quickly recovers to half guard.
Blast is trying to maintain the position but Bader is very close to passing his half guard.
Bader wants to take a breather but Blast is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast trying to control here.
Blast moves into full guard.

Blast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bader defends well.

Blast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bader 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bader 's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Blast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grymaunch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Into The Battle - Ensifurm. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran duran - Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grymaunch
vs
Filipovic

196 cm
30
270 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

188 cm
23
240 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grymaunch instigates a clinch.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grymaunch keeps control of Filipovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grymaunch prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.

Grymaunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic throws a push kick but Grymaunch slaps the foot to one side.
Grymaunch misses with a right hand
enabling Filipovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaim Grymaunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic cracks Grymaunch with a good jab.
Grymaunch looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Grymaunch lunges at Filipovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filipovic's hand.
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!
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grymaunch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaim Grymaunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Grymaunch avoids it well.
A big right from Grymaunch misses.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Grymaunch cracks Filipovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch misses with an uppercut.
Grymaunch dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Grymaunch's head and hops out.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Grymaunch. Grymaunch maintains the clinch.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grymaunch drags the fight down to the ground.
Grymaunch wants to get back to his feet but Filipovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grymaunch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

We're going to have a standup here because Jaim Grymaunch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Filipovic blocks a jab.

Grymaunch rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Grymaunch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to push Grymaunch away but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Grymaunch won't allow it.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Grymaunch to work.
Grymaunch has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grymaunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grymaunch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Grymaunch is controlling the position.
Grymaunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic blocking some punches.

Grymaunch manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grymaunch throws a hook to the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grymaunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Grymaunch shoots in.
Grymaunch defending well as Filipovic loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Grymaunch.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jaim Grymaunch will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grymaunch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grymaunch throws a shot from downtown. Filipovic moves away and avoids it.
Grymaunch tries to clinch up.

Grymaunch clinches up against the cage.
Grymaunch prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.

Grymaunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grymaunch shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.

Filipovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grymaunch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grymaunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
Grymaunch is working hard here to advance position.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Grymaunch connects with a couple of short punches.
Grymaunch postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Grymaunch looking to pass the guard.

Grymaunch drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Grymaunch off! Grymaunch jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Grymaunch postures up and lands a big shot to Filipovic's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filipovic's guard.
Ground and pound from Grymaunch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grymaunch thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grymaunch is working away from the top position though.
Grymaunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Grymaunch is looking for a kimura but Filipovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grymaunch to get the leverage.
Grymaunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to get to full guard but Grymaunch has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grymaunch connects with a nice short shot to Filipovic's temple.

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

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

Grymaunch seems to be working for a kimura but Filipovic defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic controlling the position for now.
Jaim Grymaunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grymaunch lands strikes from half guard.

Grymaunch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipovic defends it well.
Grymaunch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grymaunch thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaim Grymaunch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Filipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grymaunch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filipovic.
Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jaim Grymaunch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Grymaunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grymaunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Grymaunch avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic walks into a straight right hand from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic jabs Grymaunch to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Grymaunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grymaunch misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Grymaunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipovic.
Grymaunch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grymaunch misses with a hook. Filipovic ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaim Grymaunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grymaunch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Filipovic - the referee stops the clock and Grymaunch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Filipovic. Grymaunch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Grymaunch avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grymaunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grymaunch.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic lands with a cross.

Grymaunch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grymaunch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Filipovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grymaunch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filipovic to his feet.
Filipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses

and Grymaunch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Grymaunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grymaunch is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grymaunch can't break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grymaunch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jaim Grymaunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filipovic tries to break free but Grymaunch pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grymaunch 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaim Grymaunch!
After winning the bout, Jaim Grymaunch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott has chosen Out in the Fields as his entrance music. Phil Lynott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gage
vs
Lynott

196 cm
27
233 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Lynott!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gage is defended easily by Lynott.
Lynott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lynott misses with a head kick.
Gage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gage somewhat.
Lynott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gage tries for a takedown but Lynott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynott tries to bum rush Gage with a series of wild strikes but Gage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gage dives in and grabs Lynott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynott pushes down on Gage's head and hops out.
Gage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynott as he jumps to the side.
Lynott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lynott drops Gage with a left right combo! Lynott follows him down to the ground into side control.
Gage is breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lynott tries to stand but Gage is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Lynott seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lynott tries to stand but Gage is controlling his head.
Lynott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Lynott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynott wants to stand but Gage is controlling his arm.
Gage wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gage seems a little lost for a moment, as Lynott dominates the positioning.
Lynott tries to stand but Gage is controlling his head.
Gage is trying to improve his position.
Gage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynott's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynott decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lynott throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Lynott misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynott checks a leg kick.
Lynott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gage eats them both and turns towards Lynott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lynott sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gage to the ground! Lynott dives into full mount looking to finish!

Gage is rocked!
Lynott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Gage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynott wants to control the pace but Gage is squirming around nicely.
Gage wants to control but Lynott is having none of it.
Lynott tries to control but Gage wriggling away.
Gage seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynott controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage holds on for dear life, controlling Lynott's posture momentarily.
Gage is looking to improve his position but Lynott isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynott controlling from mount.
Gage is looking to improve his position but Lynott isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gage regains half guard.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.

Gage looking for a guillotine here but Lynott defends easily.
Lynott wants to stand but Gage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynott wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lynott takes the fight into the clinch.
Lynott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.

Lynott manages to break the clinch.
Phil Lynott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gage shoots in for a double leg but Lynott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Lynott. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A head kick lands from Lynott that sends Gage to the canvas. Gage tries to scramble back to his feet but Lynott brings him back down into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynott wants to stand but Gage is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Gage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynott wants to stand but Gage is controlling his arm.
Gage is looking to reverse the position.

Lynott decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gage to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynott drives through with a takedown into Gage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gage looking for a guillotine here but Lynott defends easily.
Lynott wanted to stand there but Gage had control of the position.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.

Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lynott gets to his feet - Gage follows without any prompting.

Lynott shoots in and bounces Gage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lynott wants to get up but he can't break Gage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gage working for a triangle but Lynott defends it easily.
Lynott tries to stand but Gage is controlling from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stan Gage!
Stan Gage retains his heavyweight title!