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Undercard bout

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

Brown
vs
Magalhaes

185 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown scores with a jab. Magalhaes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Magalhaes backs away looking to recover.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.

Magalhaes gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Magalhaes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is looking to control Magalhaes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

Magalhaes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Magalhaes eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Magalhaes has control of the leg.
Magalhaes wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.

Magalhaes is working for a kimura here but Brown manages to reverse the position and he's now in Magalhaes's guard.
Magalhaes is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Magalhaes looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes controlling Brown's posture.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vince Magalhaes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magalhaes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Brown catches Magalhaes right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
Brown wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magalhaes postures up.
Magalhaes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Magalhaes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown controls Magalhaes momentarily but Magalhaes frees himself.
Magalhaes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magalhaes defends well.
Magalhaes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Magalhaes content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vince Magalhaes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Magalhaes's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Magalhaes. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Magalhaes.

Magalhaes gets the takedown into side control.
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 Danny Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magalhaes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magalhaes closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Magalhaes pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Magalhaes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.

Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magalhaes to get the leverage.

Magalhaes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magalhaes.
Brown wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magalhaes to get the leverage.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magalhaes pulls his head out easily.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to roll over but Magalhaes keeps him under control.

Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
Magalhaes prevents Brown from improving his position.
Vince Magalhaes has got the better of the ground game so far.

Magalhaes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vince Magalhaes!
Our winner, Vince Magalhaes, 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
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irio Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Urquidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Arts
vs
Urquidez

175 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Irio Arts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Urquidez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquidez throws a sloppy head kick and Arts moves out of range easily.
Arts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urquidez.
Arts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arts blocks a head kick by Urquidez.
Arts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benny Urquidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Urquidez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but Arts blocks it.
Arts has a couple of punches blocked by Urquidez.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but Arts blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Arts fails to land.
Urquidez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Irio Arts has been cut.
Urquidez lands a damaging elbow.
Urquidez lands an elbow inside that Arts shrugs off.
Arts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urquidez walks away with a smile on his face. Arts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Urquidez throws a head kick but Arts moves out of range.

Urquidez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urquidez misses with a knee strike.
Arts takes an elbow to the forehead.

Irio Arts's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but Arts blocks it.
Urquidez connects with a knee to the head.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urquidez looks gassed!
Urquidez landing knees to the head.
Urquidez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arts's face.
Urquidez landing knees to the head.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Urquidez looking to throw knees to the head but Arts is blocking nicely.
Arts working aggressively here.
Urquidez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arts's face.
Arts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arts wants to stall.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but Arts blocks with his arms.
Arts throws a head punch that misses.
Arts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arts tries to pull guard but Urquidez won't allow it.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Urquidez prevents a body shot from Arts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but Arts blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arts has a couple of punches blocked by Urquidez.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arts is trying to pull guard but Urquidez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irio Arts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arts throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquidez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urquidez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arts's brow.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arts is trying to maintain a safe position but Urquidez gets an underhook and turns Arts into the cage.
Arts jumps guard but Urquidez stands there with Arts around his waist. Arts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arts throws a head punch that misses.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urquidez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arts jumps guard but Urquidez stands there with Arts around his waist. Arts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arts working hard to break the clinch.
Urquidez blocks an uppercut.
Arts is trying to pull guard but Urquidez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arts looking to stall.
Arts throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquidez.
Arts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arts misses with a punch to the body.
Arts can't find room to land a body shot as Urquidez controls the action.
Arts tries to work over Urquidez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arts is trying to maintain a safe position but Urquidez gets an underhook and turns Arts into the cage.
Arts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urquidez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arts blocks it with crossed arms.
Urquidez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez blocks an uppercut.
Urquidez looking to throw knees to the head but Arts is blocking nicely.
Arts is trying to push Urquidez away but Urquidez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arts jumps guard but Urquidez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arts misses with a punch to the body.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arts has a couple of punches blocked by Urquidez.
Urquidez prevents a body shot from Arts.
Arts swings wildly with an uppercut but Urquidez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arts is trying to stall.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urquidez's elbow.
Arts throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquidez.
Arts looking to slow down the pace here.
Urquidez pushes off an throws an elbow but Arts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny Urquidez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irio Arts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arts pushes Urquidez away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arts.
Urquidez moves out of range of the body kick.
Urquidez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urquidez. That did some damage!

Urquidez rushes Arts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urquidez looking to throw knees to the head but Arts is blocking nicely.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Urquidez lands an elbow inside that Arts shrugs off.
Arts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Urquidez.
Arts is trying to pull guard but Urquidez has him pressed against the cage.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Urquidez is breathing heavily.
Arts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urquidez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arts swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts throws a head punch that misses.
Urquidez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arts blocks it with crossed arms.
Arts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irio Arts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urquidez has Arts pressed against the cage, preventing Arts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arts working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arts.
Arts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arts trying to stall but Urquidez improves his position.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arts lands a hook that snaps the head of Urquidez backwards.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Arts looking to slow down the pace here.
Arts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Arts fails to land.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arts misses with the head strike.
Urquidez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Urquidez misses with an elbow over the top.
Arts tries to throw a body punch but Urquidez avoids it by throwing Arts back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urquidez as Arts tries to tie him up.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urquidez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arts blocks it with crossed arms.
Arts misses with some punches.
Arts working aggressively here.
Arts misses with a punch on the inside.
Urquidez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Arts looking to stall.
Arts wants to break free but Urquidez has control.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Arts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urquidez's elbow.
Arts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arts throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquidez.
Urquidez blocks an uppercut.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arts tries a body shot but Urquidez blocks it.
Arts stalling in the clinch but Urquidez improves position.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arts is trying to break the clinch but Urquidez is controlling him.
Arts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Urquidez misses with an elbow over the top.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Arts looking for a takedown.
Urquidez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arts trying to control the position but instead, Urquidez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arts into the cage.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arts throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquidez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Urquidez lands an elbow inside.
Arts is trying to stall.
Urquidez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arts wants to stall.
Urquidez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arts misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arts blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Arts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urquidez blocks a body shot from Arts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irio Arts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Irio Arts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Urquidez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Arts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urquidez lands an elbow that stopped Arts in his tracks for a moment.

Irio Arts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Urquidez looking to throw knees to the head but Arts is blocking nicely.
Urquidez tries a knee to the head but Arts blocks it.
Arts misses with the head strike.
Arts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arts taking a breather.
Arts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urquidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urquidez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arts's defenses.
Arts wants to stall.
Urquidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urquidez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts can't find room to land a body shot as Urquidez controls the action.
Urquidez misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arts.
Urquidez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arts misses with the head strike.
Irio Arts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arts jumps guard but Urquidez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arts is trying to pull guard but Urquidez has him pressed against the cage.
Arts stalling in the clinch but Urquidez improves position.
Arts tries to throw a body punch but Urquidez avoids it by throwing Arts back against the cage.
Urquidez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arts blocks it with crossed arms.
Arts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urquidez's elbow.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urquidez.
Arts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urquidez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irio Arts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Arts fails to land.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Arts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arts is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Arts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Urquidez is keeping busy.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arts can't find room to land a body shot as Urquidez controls the action.
Urquidez misses with an elbow strike.
Arts is looking to control Urquidez's arms but Urquidez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arts has his back to the cage.
Arts tries to pull guard but Urquidez won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arts trying to stall but Urquidez improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Irio Arts.
Arts throws a good cross that connects.
Arts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urquidez is out of range and Arts settles back down.
Urquidez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arts motions for Urquidez to come forward. Arts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arts lands a nice looking body kick.
Urquidez takes one to the side of the head.
Arts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urquidez will feel that in the morning.
Arts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urquidez misses with the combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arts.
Urquidez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urquidez tries to clinch up but Arts circles away and keeps his distance.
Arts shoots in for a double leg but Urquidez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urquidez tries a head kick but it misses.
Arts cracks a nice hook into Urquidez's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Arts. Beautiful body shot.
Urquidez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urquidez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arts lands a jab to Urquidez's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez throws a series of punches but Arts avoids them all with ease.
Arts thumps Urquidez with a low kick.
Arts cracks Urquidez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urquidez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arts connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Arts as he connects with a hook.
Arts blocks a head kick by Urquidez.
Arts connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arts lands a jab to the nose.
Arts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urquidez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urquidez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irio Arts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arts 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irio Arts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Itay Elgad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elgad
vs
Cop

178 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Itay Elgad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elgad misses with a body kick.
Elgad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elgad catches Cop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elgad lands a jab.
Cop doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Elgad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cop's guard now.
Elgad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elgad works over Cop with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elgad cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Elgad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elgad 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop has momentary wrist control but Elgad slips an elbow through the middle.
Elgad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elgad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Elgad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Cop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elgad is aware though and is defending well.
Elgad advances position into side control!
Elgad working the ground and pound from side control.
Elgad working the head and body with strikes.
Elgad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elgad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Elgad lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elgad lands a few punches from side control.
Cop is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elgad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Elgad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cop down.
Cop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cop struggling a bit here.
Elgad working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Elgad working the body and head with strikes.
Cop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elgad connects with a decent elbow.
Cop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elgad connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cop struggling a bit here.
Elgad working the ground and pound.
Elgad cracks Cop with a big right hand but Cop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cop trying to remain calm as Elgad controls from the top position.
Cop wants to control but Elgad postures up.
Elgad landing strikes.
Elgad scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cop can't do much from the bottom here.
Elgad lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elgad working the ground and pound.
Elgad working the ground and pound from side control.

Cop is rocked!
Elgad lands a nice forearm strike.
Cop is still in real trouble! Can Elgad finish him?
Elgad lands a decent elbow from side control.
Elgad takes a little break here. Cop wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cop taking a bit of punishment here - Elgad scoring with strikes.
Elgad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cop seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elgad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Elgad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itay Elgad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cop misses with a takedown
and Elgad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cop's knee momentarily.
Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Elgad circles away.
Elgad cracks the inside of Cop's front leg.
Elgad cracks Cop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Elgad.
Cop avoids a kick to the body.
Elgad wants to land a leg kick but Cop is out of range.

Elgad scores with a takedown into Cop's guard.
Itay Elgad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elgad cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elgad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elgad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cop is trying to keep Elgad in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elgad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elgad postures up and lands a big shot to Cop's brow.
Elgad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elgad with a nice head shot there.
Elgad lands a couple of elbows.
Elgad cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Elgad cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Elgad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elgad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cop can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elgad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elgad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elgad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elgad working some strikes from top position.
Elgad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elgad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Itay Elgad has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cop fails with the takedown

and Elgad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elgad.
Elgad postures up.
Elgad is working Cop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elgad controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elgad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Itay Elgad has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cop misses with a double jab

and Elgad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cop's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elgad controls the pace.
Elgad passes Cop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elgad working Cop over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elgad lands a nice short elbow.
Elgad is taking a breather. Cop 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elgad slips a nice elbow through Cop's hands, connecting with Cop's forehead.
Cop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elgad scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itay Elgad 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Cop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Elgad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cop sprawls well initially but Elgad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elgad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elgad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elgad works his way into full mount!
Elgad lands a big shot there that rocks Cop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Elgad raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elgad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cop looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elgad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elgad unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cop wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Elgad celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itay Elgad!

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 Jenna Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze comes to the cage accompanied by Teach me how to doggie. Chael Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haze
vs
Sonnen

175 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenna Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Haze 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.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Haze is having none of it.
Haze could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sonnen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sonnen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sonnen!

Sonnen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
Haze throws a combination that misses

and Sonnen counters with a series of strikes that sends Haze to the canvas! Sonnen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Haze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Oh Haze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Haze is working an open guard so Sonnen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Haze swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Haze face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chael Sonnen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kozajowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Kozajowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Werdum's chin.

Kozajowski
vs
Werdum

197 cm
22
279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Hilo Top Team Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Kozajowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kozajowski as Werdum shoots in.
Kozajowski tests Werdum's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kozajowski won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Werdum looks up at the clock and then as Kozajowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Werdum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!

Werdum is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozajowski is defending well.

Werdum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kozajowski has escaped the position, nice work there.

Werdum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozajowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Werdum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Werdum is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozajowski is defending well.

Werdum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kozajowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Werdum but great work by Kozajowski.
Werdum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Werdum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozajowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Werdum is trying to control Kozajowski's posture but Kozajowski avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kozajowski crashes against the mat.
Werdum striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kozajowski tries to clinch up

and Werdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozajowski's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozajowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozajowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozajowski trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.

Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kozajowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozajowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozajowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Werdum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozajowski defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kozajowski wants to clinch but Werdum slips to the side

and Werdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozajowski's guard.

Werdum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kozajowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Werdum paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kozajowski clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kozajowski.
Kozajowski stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kozajowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcin Kozajowski.
Werdum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozajowski tries to avoid it but Werdum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozajowski to the ground. Kozajowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozajowski wants to clinch

and Werdum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kozajowski!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Werdum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kozajowski is now in Werdum's guard. A big mistake from Werdum there, giving up the dominant position!
Kozajowski wants to stand and escape but instead Werdum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum trying to control but Kozajowski is working from the bottom.
Werdum throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum throws a big elbow that misses.
Werdum pushing down on Kozajowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kozajowski is staying active underneath Werdum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum with the ground and pound but Kozajowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Werdum prevents Kozajowski from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Kozajowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozajowski manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Kozajowski's guard.

Werdum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozajowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Werdum has Kozajowski in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozajowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kozajowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Werdum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kozajowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Werdum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kozajowski moves in looking to clinch but Werdum pushes him off.
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozajowski.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but Werdum moves away

so Werdum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozajowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozajowski has escaped and now he's on top!

Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Kozajowski defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozajowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozajowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozajowski looking to pass the guard.

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.
Kozajowski throws a strike but Werdum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Werdum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozajowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Werdum has Kozajowski in his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski wanted to stand there but Werdum had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Kozajowski crashes against the mat.
Fabricio Werdum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozajowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kozajowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabricio Werdum.
I've got Werdum 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Werdum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Peacemaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Nestea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peacemaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed / Stricken. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peacemaker
vs
Nestea

192 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colt Peacemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Nestea!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestea throws a sloppy head kick and Peacemaker moves out of range easily.
Peacemaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nestea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peacemaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Nestea should have avoided that one.
Peacemaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacemaker scores with a jab to the head.
Peacemaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nestea shoots for a double leg takedown but Peacemaker sprawls well. He's pushed Nestea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Nestea shoots in and gets a takedown into Peacemaker's guard.
Nestea wants to pass the guard but Peacemaker is keeping the position.
Nestea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peacemaker has his hands on Nestea's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peacemaker pulls Nestea in close to his closed guard and prevents Nestea from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Colt Peacemaker just wasn't active enough.
Nestea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peacemaker lands with a nice body punch.
Peacemaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peacemaker lands with a good body shot.
Peacemaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestea misses with a body punch
and Peacemaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peacemaker connects with a looping right 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!
Peacemaker jabs Nestea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from Peacemaker both land. Nice combination.
Nestea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nestea looks gassed!
Peacemaker lands a body shot.
Peacemaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nestea's head.
Nestea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peacemaker looks to land a combination. Nestea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Nestea is rocked!
Peacemaker lands with a shot to the body.
Peacemaker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nestea drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Peacemaker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nestea's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Peacemaker!
After winning the bout, Colt Peacemaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maia
vs
Statham

175 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Statham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Statham counters with a single leg into guard. Maia didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Statham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Statham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Maia is trying to control the position but Statham postures up.
Statham wanted to stand there but Maia had control of the position.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Statham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Statham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Statham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maia throws a one two combo.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Statham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Statham stands up from half guard.
Junior Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Statham drives through with a takedown into Maia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statham is pushing down on Maia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maia is fighting to maintain full guard but Statham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Statham controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Statham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Statham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Statham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Statham is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Statham is nestled in close to Maia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Maia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Statham passes into side control!
Maia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face as Statham controls the position.
Statham advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham with the ground and pound from mount.
Statham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Statham looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Statham controlling from mount.
Maia is in a horrible position here. Statham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
Statham is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham tries to control but Maia wriggling away.
Maia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Statham kicks Maia off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maia tries to keep at a distance but Statham has taken the fight into the clinch.

Statham is trying to trip Maia. He has hold of a leg but Maia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Statham persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Maia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Statham escapes and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Statham is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Statham connects with a decent elbow.
Statham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Statham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maia punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Statham in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Statham from controlling successfully.
Statham is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Statham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Statham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Statham has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Statham chips away with some ground and pound.
Statham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Statham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Statham wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia keeping full guard, as Statham tries to pass.
Statham lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Statham trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia has momentary wrist control but Statham slips an elbow through the middle.
Statham is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Statham stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.

Maia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Statham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maia is trying to keep an underhook but Statham manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Statham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Statham working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands with a punch from half guard.
Statham wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
Maia wants to control but Statham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Statham connects with a nice short shot to Maia's temple.
Statham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Statham sits in half guard.
Statham winds up and cracks Maia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jordan Statham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia trying to hold on to Statham's head to control him but Statham postures up.
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. Statham connects with a nice short shot to Maia's temple.
Statham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maia is trying to control but can't.
Statham is taking a breather. Maia 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.
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!
Statham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Statham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Statham wants to pass to mount but Maia is defending the position.
Maia gets back to full guard.
Statham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Statham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Statham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Statham is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Statham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Statham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia trying to control the action but Statham is working from the bottom.

Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Statham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Statham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Statham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Statham pulls Maia in close to his closed guard and prevents Maia from doing any damage or advancing position.

Statham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Statham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Statham wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Statham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Statham. No joy for Maia on that attempt.

Maia tries to sprawl but Statham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
Statham is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Statham prevents Maia from standing back up.
Statham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Statham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Statham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Statham trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maia is looking to control Statham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maia avoid being mounted?

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

Statham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maia was covering up waiting for the punch and Statham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Statham landing some decent shots from guard.
Statham lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Maia pushes Statham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Statham counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Statham pulls his head out easily.
Statham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maia!
Junior Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Statham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Statham lands a heavy elbow.
Jordan Statham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Statham cracks Maia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Statham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Statham 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Statham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firco Nowack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nowack
vs
Cheese

196 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Firco Nowack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowack slips a jab and a cross from Cheese.
Nowack connects with an inside leg kick.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nowack circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese tries to clinch but Nowack moves away

and Nowack counters with a head kick that drops Cheese to the mat! Cheese scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowack tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese throws a right and a left that Nowack avoids nicely.

Nowack has managed to clinch.
Cheese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nowack's face.
Cheese is trying to break free.
Cheese is trying to force a seperation but Nowack has the dominant position.

Nowack breaks the clinch.

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

Cheese is rocked!

It looks like Chuck Cheese has been cut.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese is still on wobbly legs! Can Nowack finish him?
Nowack lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cheese crumples to the floor! Nowack milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Firco Nowack!
Firco Nowack retains his super heavyweight title!