TTF 3 - Long Live The King PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Ziccardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angello Di Natale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angello Di Natale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ziccardo
vs
Di Natale

175 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauro Ziccardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angello Di Natale!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziccardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Di Natale was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziccardo.
Di Natale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Di Natale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziccardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Di Natale as he jumps to the side.

Ziccardo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Di Natale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ziccardo advances position into side control!
Ziccardo trying to control the action but Di Natale is working from the bottom.
Di Natale tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziccardo trying to control the action but Di Natale is working from the bottom.
Di Natale wants to control but Ziccardo postures up.

Ziccardo stands up and beckons Di Natale to his feet.
Ziccardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Natale is fending him off so far but Ziccardo persists. Nope, Di Natale circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziccardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mauro Ziccardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziccardo shoots in for a takedown but Di Natale shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Ziccardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ziccardo tries to clinch but Di Natale moves out of range.
Ziccardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ziccardo rushes Di Natale and presses him up against the cage.

Ziccardo drags the fight down to the ground.
Di Natale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ziccardo has Di Natale pulled in close to control his posture.
Di Natale controlling from the top position.

Ziccardo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Di Natale rolls with it to try and escape but Ziccardo cranks on the arm and Di Natale is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauro Ziccardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus's entrance music is Metallica - Fuel. A fine choice. 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!

The Virus
vs
Bustamante

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauro Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus shoots in for a takedown but Bustamante shows good takedown defense.
The Virus slaps away a takedown attempt from Bustamante, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Virus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bustamante closes the distance but The Virus moves to the side
and The Virus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bustamante is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Virus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses
and The Virus counters with a head kick.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt
and The Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Virus is looking to clinch.

The Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
The Virus misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Virus throws an elbow but misses.

Bustamante manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from The Virus. No joy for Bustamante on that attempt.
Cyrus The Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauro Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses
and The Virus counters with a big head kick but Bustamante shrugs it off.
The Virus wants to clinch but Bustamante slips to the side

and Bustamante counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Virus's guard now.
The Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Virus is breathing heavily.

Bustamante stands up and waves to The Virus to follow him.
Horrible takedown by Bustamante or perhaps it was just good defense by The Virus which made him look bad.
The Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Virus gets a clinch.
The Virus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bustamante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Virus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bustamante.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but The Virus manages to get underhooks.
The Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustamante backwards.

The Virus manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bustamante decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bustamante tries to clinch up
and The Virus counters with a one-two to the body.
Crunch! The Virus slams his shin into Bustamante's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bustamante looks to land a left hand but The Virus moved out of range nicely.
The Virus tries to clinch but Bustamante moves away

and Bustamante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bustamante.
Bustamante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bustamante pushes down on The Virus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bustamante prevents The Virus from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Bustamante seems content to control.

The Virus is defending against the submission attempts here by Bustamante.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus won't allow Bustamante to pass to mount.
Bustamante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Virus is trying to stand.

Bustamante stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Virus to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bustamante fails with the takedown.

Bustamante throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Virus was covering up waiting for the punch and Bustamante finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bustamante stopping the sweep attempt from The Virus.
Bustamante postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante tries to free his leg and advance position but The Virus is retaining full guard.
Bustamante sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Virus wants to stand and escape but Bustamante is having none of it.
Bustamante advances position into side control!
The Virus tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bustamante taking a breather here.
The Virus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bustamante's best efforts.
Mauro Bustamante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bustamante stops The Virus from getting back to his feet.
Bustamante wants to take a breather but The Virus is having none of it.
Bustamante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante wants to control but The Virus is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauro Bustamante just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bustamante wants to clinch up but The Virus keeps it at a distance.
Bustamante circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bustamante counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Virus is looking to improve his position.
Bustamante is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Virus is trying to stand.
Bustamante is taking a breather. The Virus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Bustamante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Virus fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bustamante closes the distance and clinches.
Bustamante is looking to break free of the clinch but The Virus has double underhooks.
The Virus lands an elbow just above Bustamante 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Virus prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Virus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Virus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bustamante up against the cage.
Bustamante wants a takedown.
Cyrus The Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauro Bustamante.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus working Bustamante over with knees to the body.
The Virus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Virus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bustamante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Virus has him pressed against the cage.
The Virus lands a right hand.
The Virus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Virus lands an elbow just above Bustamante 's eye.
Bustamante takes an elbow to the forehead.

The Virus manages to break the clinch.
The Virus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bustamante if he has to take too many more of those.
Bustamante tries to clinch but fails miserably

and The Virus counters by clinching up.
Bustamante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Virus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Virus lands a right hand.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mauro Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustamante shoots for a takedown but The Virus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Virus stuffs the takedown attempt from Bustamante. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyrus The Virus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bustamante drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Virus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bustamante manages to pass to side control.
The Virus is looking to get back to full guard here but Bustamante has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bustamante raining down shots from the mount!
Bustamante trying to control but The Virus is having none of it.
Bustamante thowing shots but they're missing.
Bustamante controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Virus is desperately trying to improve his position but Bustamante has a good base and remains in mount.
Cyrus The Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Virus tries to hold on but Bustamante postures up.
The Virus tries to control the position but Bustamante now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bustamante trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The Virus doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauro Bustamante.
I've got Bustamante 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Bustamante!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Haamelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Haamelmann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nilsson
vs
Haamelmann

175 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Haamelmann!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nilsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nilsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nilsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nilsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Haamelmann controls Nilsson momentarily but Nilsson frees himself.
Haamelmann wants to sweep here but Nilsson controlling him for the moment.
Nilsson forces his way into half guard.
Nilsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nilsson is working for a kimura but Haamelmann is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Nilsson connects with a nice short shot to Haamelmann's temple.
Nilsson stalling.

Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Haamelmann defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nilsson wants to control but Haamelmann is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haamelmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Nilsson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nilsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nilsson in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haamelmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nilsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haamelmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsson.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haamelmann is trying to stand.
Nilsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nilsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haamelmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Nilsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nilsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Haamelmann!
Haamelmann tries to control Nilsson's body but Nilsson pushes him off. Haamelmann squirms to his side and now Nilsson has his back!
Nilsson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nilsson.
Haamelmann tries to roll but Nilsson sticks to his back.
Nilsson controlling from the back.
Nilsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haamelmann tries to roll but Nilsson sticks to his back.

Nilsson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Haamelmann taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mats Nilsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lee
vs
Anderson

185 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Anderson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.

Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lee decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Lee shoots in.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.

Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Anderson leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.

Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Anderson is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hong Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lee feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Truck The Icepick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Van der Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Icepick
vs
Van der Wilde

175 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Asphyxiation Ltd.
CBK MMA Nutrition

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Truck The Icepick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Van der Wilde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van der Wilde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Icepick lunges at Van der Wilde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van der Wilde's hand.
The Icepick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Icepick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van der Wilde's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van der Wilde gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Van der Wilde is rocked!
The Icepick drops Van der Wilde with a big left hand! Van der Wilde is injured, injured bad! The Icepick jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Truck The Icepick!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Greenwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Couture
vs
Greenwich

185 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Greenwich!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenwich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Greenwich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenwich wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenwich fails with the takedown

and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greenwich's guard.
Couture works over Greenwich with some ground and pound from guard.
Greenwich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenwich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenwich is retaining full guard.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greenwich's head.
Greenwich can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Couture lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Couture stands up from half guard.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Greenwich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greenwich keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Greenwich has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Greenwich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greenwich looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenwich, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greenwich tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwich wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenwich has wrist control.
Greenwich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.

Couture gets to his feet. Greenwich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Greenwich.
Couture is in close to Greenwich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture postures up in Greenwich's guard and throws a big left but Greenwich blocks it.
Couture is in close to Greenwich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture postures up in Greenwich's guard and throws a big left but Greenwich blocks it.
Greenwich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture trying to control but Greenwich is working from the bottom.
Greenwich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greenwich fails with the takedown

and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Greenwich!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Couture lands a big elbow.
Greenwich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greenwich tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control.
Couture raining down shots from the mount!
Couture breaks from Greenwich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture landing strikes from the mount.
Couture in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Couture dominated that 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.

Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Greenwich, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Greenwich against the cage but Greenwich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greenwich tries to clinch up

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenwich won't be happy with that.
Greenwich is looking for a sweep.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenwich can do to turn this around?
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Greenwich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Greenwich struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greenwich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenwich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Couture connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenwich is defending well.
Greenwich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Couture cracks Greenwich with a big right hand but Greenwich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Greenwich wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Couture.
An elbow from Couture crashes against the mat.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greenwich down.
Check out the look on Couture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Couture sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greenwich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick there by Greenwich.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greenwich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Greenwich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Couture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greenwich's best efforts.
Greenwich working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greenwich wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Greenwich thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Couture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greenwich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greenwich's back!

Couture looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture avoiding Greenwich 's attempts to control his hands.
Greenwich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture controlling well, preventing Greenwich from escaping the position.
Couture lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Couture throwing damaging strikes from the back! Greenwich could be in trouble here!

Couture is cranking Greenwich's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Greenwich! He's tightened the choke and Greenwich is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is the new light heavyweight champion!