SFC20 Friday Night Fight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm MacKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

MacKay
vs
Silver

188 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm MacKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Silver!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver looks to land a combination but MacKay avoids it well.

MacKay 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 must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacKay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacKay tries to pass to full mount but Silver defends it.
MacKay moves into full mount! Silver won't be happy about that!
MacKay controlling from the full mount.
MacKay landing strikes from the mount.

MacKay working for a submission but Silver is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKay moves to take his opponent's back.

MacKay has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Silver is defending well but eventually MacKay manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Silver has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malcolm MacKay!
A very excited looking Malcolm MacKay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Goniwiecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goniwiecha comes into the arena with Satyricon - Mather North blaring out of the sound system. Andrew Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dawid Goniwiecha's chin.

Goniwiecha
vs
Jones

187 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dawid Goniwiecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goniwiecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Goniwiecha throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Goniwiecha falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goniwiecha's guard now.
Goniwiecha wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to stand but Goniwiecha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Goniwiecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goniwiecha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Goniwiecha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Goniwiecha trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goniwiecha keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones cracks Goniwiecha with a solid left hand.

Jones stands up and waves to Goniwiecha to follow him.
Goniwiecha scores with a jab to the body.
Dawid Goniwiecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goniwiecha throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Andrew Jones has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones rushes Goniwiecha and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Goniwiecha fails to pull guard.

Goniwiecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goniwiecha fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Goniwiecha.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones shoots in but Goniwiecha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goniwiecha tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Goniwiecha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Goniwiecha catches Jones right on the button with a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goniwiecha misses with a knee to the head.
Goniwiecha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones feints and as Goniwiecha raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goniwiecha is on top in guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goniwiecha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goniwiecha trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Goniwiecha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goniwiecha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Goniwiecha throws a big right hand that misses.
Goniwiecha throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Goniwiecha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goniwiecha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Dawid Goniwiecha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Goniwiecha shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Goniwiecha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goniwiecha takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Goniwiecha does no damage.
Goniwiecha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Goniwiecha.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Dawid Goniwiecha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Goniwiecha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Goniwiecha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Dawid Goniwiecha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goniwiecha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Goniwiecha tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Goniwiecha drops back down to his feet.
Goniwiecha avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Goniwiecha trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Goniwiecha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Goniwiecha misses.
Goniwiecha throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawid Goniwiecha is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goniwiecha eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goniwiecha doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Goniwiecha misses with a few strikes there.
Goniwiecha scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Goniwiecha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Goniwiecha moves into the clinch.
Goniwiecha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goniwiecha tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Goniwiecha.

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

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goniwiecha tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goniwiecha to the ground. Goniwiecha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goniwiecha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Goniwiecha throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Goniwiecha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goniwiecha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Goniwiecha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goniwiecha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goniwiecha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Goniwiecha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goniwiecha trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
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!
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goniwiecha's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Goniwiecha is controlling him
Goniwiecha wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goniwiecha is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goniwiecha drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Goniwiecha throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goniwiecha wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goniwiecha won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Goniwiecha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Goniwiecha slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Goniwiecha misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Goniwiecha shoots in.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goniwiecha is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Goniwiecha circles away and we're back to standing.
Goniwiecha wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

Jones darts in and clinches Goniwiecha up against the cage.
Goniwiecha stalling against the cage.
Goniwiecha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Goniwiecha wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goniwiecha after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Goniwiecha to work.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goniwiecha throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Goniwiecha shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goniwiecha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Jones clinches up with Goniwiecha and pushes him back against the cage.
Goniwiecha tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.

Goniwiecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goniwiecha backs up against the cage.
Goniwiecha wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Goniwiecha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goniwiecha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Goniwiecha working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goniwiecha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Goniwiecha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goniwiecha is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goniwiecha working the ground and pound from side control.

Goniwiecha stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Goniwiecha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jones pushes Goniwiecha up against the cage in a clinch.
Goniwiecha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goniwiecha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goniwiecha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Goniwiecha.

Goniwiecha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Goniwiecha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Dawid Goniwiecha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.
Goniwiecha is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goniwiecha connects with a crisp jab.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawid Goniwiecha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goniwiecha fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Goniwiecha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Goniwiecha shrugs it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goniwiecha!
Goniwiecha with a nice cross.
Goniwiecha throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goniwiecha.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Andrew Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones shoots and misses
letting Goniwiecha counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Goniwiecha!
During a confident post fight interview, Dawid Goniwiecha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mav Brisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mav Brisk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Brisk

190 cm
21
315 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mav Brisk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Brisk tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brisk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brisk jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a hook but Brisk avoids it easily.

Jones darts in and clinches Brisk up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Brisk has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brisk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Brisk has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brisk obliges.
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!
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brisk has him pressed against the cage.
Brisk is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Brisk into the cage.
Brisk landing knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Brisk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brisk works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Brisk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brisk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brisk lands a body punch in the 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!
Brisk lands a nice knee to the body.
Brisk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Mark Jones's cut is getting worse.
Brisk lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Brisk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Brisk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Mark Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brisk lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mav Brisk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Osana Bin Laden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kolobnev
vs
Bin Laden

179 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
189 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osana Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolobnev misses with a head kick.
Kolobnev leaves Bin Laden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Kolobnev.
Horrible takedown by Bin Laden or perhaps it was just good defense by Kolobnev which made him look bad.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osana Bin Laden.

Kolobnev gets tackled into the cage by Bin Laden. Bin Laden maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Kolobnev.
Bin Laden avoiding damage as Kolobnev throws knees to the body.
Bin Laden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kolobnev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kolobnev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bin Laden tries to pull guard but Kolobnev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bin Laden drops back down to his feet.
Kolobnev lands with a left to the head.
Kolobnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bin Laden backwards.

It looks like Osana Bin Laden has been cut.
Kolobnev missing with knees to the body.
Bin Laden tries to pull guard but Kolobnev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bin Laden drops back down to his feet.
Bin Laden is trying to drag Kolobnev to the mat but Kolobnev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kolobnev manages to break the clinch.
Bin Laden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolobnev scores with a nice right hand.
Kolobnev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolobnev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bin Laden darts in and clinches Kolobnev up against the cage.
Bin Laden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kolobnev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Laden with a poor takedown
and Kolobnev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bin Laden looks gassed!
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolobnev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bin Laden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolobnev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Bin Laden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bin Laden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolobnev prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev connects with a knee to the head.
Kolobnev pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Bin Laden wants the takedown. Kolobnev is fighting it off but Bin Laden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kolobnev's guard against the cage.
Kolobnev wants to get back to his feet but Bin Laden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Laden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin Laden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin Laden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin Laden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin Laden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolobnev's guard.
Bin Laden wants to control from the top but Kolobnev keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bin Laden trying to control but Kolobnev is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Osana Bin Laden was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bin Laden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolobnev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolobnev scores with a three punch combo!
Bin Laden takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolobnev but Kolobnev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolobnev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Bin Laden moves out of range.
Bin Laden shoots for a takedown but Kolobnev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kolobnev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osana Bin Laden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bin Laden with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kolobnev counters with a one-two to the body.

Kolobnev moves into the clinch.
Bin Laden is trying to pull guard but Kolobnev has him pressed against the cage.
Kolobnev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bin Laden has Kolobnev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kolobnev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osana Bin Laden.
Bin Laden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolobnev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bin Laden is breathing heavily.
Bin Laden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kolobnev fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Bin Laden is rocked!
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!
Kolobnev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin Laden takes a step back to recover.
Bin Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolobnev finish him?
Bin Laden leaves his chin hanging out and Kolobnev seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bin Laden crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Kolobnev!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel has chosen Soobota- Za damski h... as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Thomas
vs
Grygiel

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

{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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grygiel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grygiel managing to control the position.

Grygiel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grygiel scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grygiel works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.

Grygiel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grygiel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grygiel is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Thomas is rocked!
Grygiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grygiel connects with a bit shot that sees Thomas covering up! More strikes from Grygiel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grygiel is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grygiel!
Artur Grygiel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutana comes into the arena with Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ruutana
vs
Johnson

174 cm
26
156 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

177 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)
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 13 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruutana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ruutana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruutana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruutana did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.

Ruutana actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson prevents Ruutana from improving his position.
Ruutana gets full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ruutana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutana is trying to keep Johnson in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruutana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruutana has wrist control.
Ruutana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruutana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruutana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ruutana from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand but Ruutana is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruutana trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Armas Ruutana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson moves out of range as Ruutana strikes.
Ruutana tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruutana gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Armas Ruutana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruutana scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ruutana.
Ruutana misses with the head strike.
Ruutana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruutana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruutana tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruutana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Ruutana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruutana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruutana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruutana prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruutana.
Ruutana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruutana pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruutana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ruutana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson looks gassed!
Ruutana slows down the pace here.
Ruutana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruutana stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ruutana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruutana walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruutana is looking to clinch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Ruutana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutana looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruutana.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Ruutana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruutana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruutana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruutana.
Ruutana looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruutana.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ruutana.
Ruutana scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ruutana. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Armas Ruutana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruutana misses with a hook.
Ruutana looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ruutana shows good takedown defense.
Ruutana throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruutana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ruutana clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ruutana on the inside.
Ruutana lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ruutana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Ruutana gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruutana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ruutana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruutana which made him look bad.
Ruutana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ruutana shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ruutana is looking to clinch.
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Ruutana, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Ruutana against the cage but Ruutana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruutana misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Ruutana is defending the strikes.
Ruutana manages to get back to half guard.
Ruutana wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruutana is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruutana's head.
Ruutana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruutana breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Ruutana working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruutana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Ruutana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana dominating with strikes here.
Ruutana lands with some strikes.

Johnson is rocked!
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!
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Ruutana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Ruutana finish him?
A big strike lands for Ruutana! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Ruutana keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ruutana jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armas Ruutana!
Armas Ruutana retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Armas Ruutana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.