SOTW 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ruy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lebowski
vs
Ruy

188 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Ruy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lebowski rushes Ruy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lebowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruy won't want to take too many of those.

Lebowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lebowski tries to clinch up but Ruy circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruy is looking to clinch but Lebowski is avoiding it.

Ruy tries to keep at a distance but Lebowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lebowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lebowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lebowski lands a leg kick that knocks Ruy off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruy stuffs the takedown.
Ruy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ruy misses.
Lebowski wants to clinch up but Ruy keeps it at a distance.
Lebowski misses with the combination.
Ruy is looking to clinch but Lebowski is avoiding it.
Lebowski tries to clinch but Ruy is having none of it.

Ruy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lebowski's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lebowski's guard.

Lebowski wriggles free and stands up.
Lebowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lebowski counters with a big head kick but Ruy shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruy.
Ruy shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebowski checks the leg kick.
Lebowski closes the distance but Ruy moves to the side

and Ruy counters by clinching up.
Lebowski tries to throw a body punch but Ruy avoids it by throwing Lebowski back against the ropes.

Lebowski breaks the clinch.
Ruy tries to clinch up.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.

Ruy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruy wants to get back to his feet.
Ruy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lebowski keeps working.
Ruy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is refusing to be controlled, as Ruy sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruy wants to get back to his feet.

Matt Ruy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ruy tries for a takedown but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeff Lebowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ruy.
Ruy misses with a takedown attempt
and Lebowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruy looks gassed!
Ruy moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off.
Ruy wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruy.
Lebowski wants to clinch.
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 Jeff Lebowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Lebowski shoots in and drives through. Ruy sprawls well.

Lebowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lebowski is trying to push Ruy away but Ruy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ruy tries to circle away but Lebowski has him pinned against the ropes.
Lebowski is looking to control Ruy's arms but Ruy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lebowski has his back to the ropes.

Lebowski breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Lebowski lands but Ruy takes it in his stride.
Lebowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruy. Ruy gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lebowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lebowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lebowski moves in looking to clinch but Ruy pushes him off.

Ruy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lebowski, pushing him back against the ropes.

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

Lebowski has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruy has him pressed against the ropes.
Lebowski misses with a knee strike.
Lebowski tries to break the clinch but Ruy is controlling the position.
Lebowski landing knees to the body.
Lebowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ruy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lebowski defending well though.
Lebowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ruy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruy wants to take a breather but Lebowski is having none of it.
Ruy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lebowski!
Ruy with a couple of short strikes.
Ruy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruy controlling from the full mount.
Ruy looking to control but Lebowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ruy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lebowski wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruy controlling the pace for now.
Ruy cracks Lebowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lebowski hang on?
Ruy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lebowski is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruy wants to clinch.
Ruy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.

Lebowski takes the fight into the clinch.

Lebowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruy moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off.
Lebowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lebowski thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebowski throws an off balance right hand

and Ruy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruy is trying to break the clinch but Lebowski is controlling him.
Ruy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruy blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruy closes the distance and pushes Lebowski back into the ropes.
Ruy tries to pull guard but Lebowski won't allow it.
Ruy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeff Lebowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ruy.
Ruy has had enough of the clinch but Lebowski keeps him there for the moment.
Ruy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lebowski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ruy has Lebowski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lebowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruy avoids the elbow strike from Lebowski, against the ropes.
Ruy fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lebowski breaks from the clinch.
Ruy throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Lebowski scores with a head kick.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruy throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Ruy tries a low kick but Lebowski avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Ruy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruy's waist but Ruy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lebowski off to one side.
Lebowski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ruy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matt Ruy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruy throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruy prevents Lebowski from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruy is standing up over Lebowski. Lebowski looks to escape but Ruy dives into side control.

Ruy stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Ruy closes the distance and clinches.
Ruy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lebowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeff Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lebowski is fending him off so far but Ruy persists. Nope, Lebowski circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruy's waist but Ruy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lebowski off to one side.
Ruy shoots in and drives through. Lebowski sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ruy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matt Ruy!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Matt Ruy!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Matt Ruy!

Matt Ruy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Barbarian Horde By Hans Zimmer. Ninja Turtle has chosen Ninja turtles theme song!!! as his entrance music. Alistair Overeem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Overeem
vs
Ninja Turtle

196 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

225 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Ninja Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja Turtle lands a nice looking body shot.
Ninja Turtle throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ninja Turtle scores with a four punch combination!
Ninja Turtle avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Ninja Turtle blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Ninja Turtle digs a good hook to Overeem's body.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Ninja Turtle.
Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ninja Turtle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Overeem's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ninja Turtle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Overeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Ninja Turtle circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ninja Turtle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Ninja Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Ninja Turtle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Ninja Turtle.
A cross from Ninja Turtle lands.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab to Overeem's midsection.
Overeem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ninja Turtle throws a shot to the body.
Ralph Ninja Turtle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ninja Turtle fails to land with a series of punches.
Ninja Turtle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ninja Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Ninja Turtle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja Turtle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Overeem lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Ninja Turtle. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Overeem with that takedown attempt.
Ninja Turtle swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Ninja Turtle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninja Turtle circles away.
Ninja Turtle with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle misses with a double jab
and Overeem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ralph Ninja Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja Turtle.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ninja Turtle is avoiding it.
Ninja Turtle misses with a double jab
and Overeem counters with a good, hard body kick but Ninja Turtle shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle lands a body shot.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Ninja Turtle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ninja Turtle.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja Turtle at a distance.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja Turtle digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Ninja Turtle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ninja Turtle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ninja Turtle throws a one two combo.
Ninja Turtle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overeem rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab to Overeem's midsection.
Ninja Turtle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninja Turtle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Ninja Turtle lands with a nice body punch.
Ninja Turtle throws a shot to the body.
Overeem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ninja Turtle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Ninja Turtle does no damage.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ninja Turtle lands a slapping body shot.
Ninja Turtle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ninja Turtle lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab-cross combination.
Overeem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ninja Turtle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ninja Turtle cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Overeem tries to clinch but Ninja Turtle is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja Turtle scores with a body shot.
Ninja Turtle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ninja Turtle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overeem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Ninja Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ninja Turtle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab to the nose.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Ninja Turtle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja Turtle at a distance.
A punch combination from Ninja Turtle misses.
Overeem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Overeem has a takedown stuffed.
Ralph Ninja Turtle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Ninja Turtle misses.
A combination from Ninja Turtle does no damage.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab to the nose.
Ninja Turtle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja Turtle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Overeem might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle misses with the combination.
Ninja Turtle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Ninja Turtle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ninja Turtle avoids it really well and circles away.
Ninja Turtle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem shoots in but Ninja Turtle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ninja Turtle scores with a nice right hand.
Ninja Turtle misses with the combination.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ninja Turtle is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Ninja Turtle circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle digs a good hook to Overeem's body.
Ninja Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ninja Turtle lands a nice hook to Overeem's body. Overeem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overeem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Ninja Turtle catches Overeem right on the button with a cross.
Ninja Turtle lands a right hook to the body.
Ninja Turtle takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Ninja Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ninja Turtle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ninja Turtle lands with a good body shot.
Ninja Turtle scores with a body shot.
Ninja Turtle cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Ninja Turtle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ninja Turtle misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Ninja Turtle.
Nice jab there from Ninja Turtle.
Overeem is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Ninja Turtle finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Ninja Turtle throws a one two combo.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Ninja Turtle throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Ninja Turtle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overeem back to the ropes. Ninja Turtle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ninja Turtle circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
Ninja Turtle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ninja Turtle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja Turtle lands with a straight right. Overeem didn't see that one coming.
Ninja Turtle takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle jabs at Overeem's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ninja Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Overeem is just out of range.
Overeem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ninja Turtle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Ninja Turtle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ninja Turtle lands with an uppercut that bounces Overeem off the ropes and back into range.
Ninja Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overeem takes one on the button.
Ninja Turtle connects with a looping right hand.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninja Turtle misses with a few strikes there.
Ninja Turtle keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninja Turtle swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ninja Turtle is avoiding it.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Overeem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ninja Turtle defends it nicely.
Ninja Turtle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overeem's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ninja Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Ninja Turtle misses.
Ninja Turtle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Overeem counters with a big head kick but Ninja Turtle shrugs it off.
Overeem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Overeem tries to move into range but Ninja Turtle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Ninja Turtle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ninja Turtle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ninja Turtle duly obliges.
Ninja Turtle takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ninja Turtle, as that shot connected.
Overeem takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ninja Turtle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Ninja Turtle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ninja Turtle.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Ninja Turtle digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Ninja Turtle swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ninja Turtle is avoiding it.
Ninja Turtle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overeem on the side of the head.
Ninja Turtle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overeem backs up against the ropes.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ninja Turtle is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overeem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Ninja Turtle.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overeem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle misses with a two punch combination.
Ninja Turtle punishes Overeem's body with a nice straight punch.
Ninja Turtle swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Ninja Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ninja Turtle misses.
Ninja Turtle tests Overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ninja Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle misses with the combination.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninja Turtle circles away.
Jab by Ninja Turtle.
Overeem misses with a two punch combination.
Overeem throws a head kick but Ninja Turtle moves out of range.
Ninja Turtle jabs Overeem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ninja Turtle connects with a right hand. Overeem shakes it off.
Ninja Turtle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja Turtle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Ninja Turtle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Ninja Turtle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninja Turtle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Ralph Ninja Turtle!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ralph Ninja Turtle!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Ralph Ninja Turtle!

Ralph Ninja Turtle wins by unanimous decision!
Ralph Ninja Turtle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 James Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully Imega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Howard
vs
Imega

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sully Imega!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
No luck for Imega with that takedown attempt.

Imega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Imega lands an elbow.
Howard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Imega is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imega lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Howard is rocked!
Imega scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Howard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imega on the ground.
Imega scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Howard is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Imega can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sully Imega!
Sully Imega took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brais Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morse comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica-No Remorse. Brais Punk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Morse's chin.

Morse
vs
Punk

172 cm
22
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brais Punk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Morse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Morse sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brais Punk.
Morse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Punk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morse jabs at Punk's body.

Morse tries to keep at a distance but Punk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morse misses with a knee strike.

Morse breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Morse.
Morse throws a right and a left that Punk avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Morse.
Morse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morse feints and then cracks Punk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punk down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morse scores with a body shot.
Punk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Punk.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Punk just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk lands a nice forearm strike.
Morse is trying to improve his position.
Morse is trying to control Punk's posture but Punk avoids it.
Morse is looking to reverse the position.
Morse wants to get back to his feet but Punk drags him back down.
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.
Punk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punk on the ground.
Morse wants to control but Punk postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

David Morse has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Punk tries to clinch but Morse is having none of it.

Punk darts in and clinches Morse up against the ropes.
Punk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punk is leaning against Morse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Morse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morse keeps the fight on the outside.
Punk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punk somewhat.
David Morse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Morse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morse jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Punk throws the kick towards the body but Morse avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Morse fails to land the takedown.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Punk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morse works Punk's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Morse. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Morse connects with a jab.
Morse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punk on the side of the head.
Morse tests Punk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Morse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Morse. That snapped Punk's head back.
Morse lands a body shot.
Punk shoots in but Morse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Morse cracks Punk with a good jab.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morse tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morse to the ground. Morse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Punk has Morse up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punk looks gassed!
Morse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brais Punk has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Punk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morse smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morse thuds his right hand into Punk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morse closes the distance and clinches up with Punk, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes Punk against the ropes but Punk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Morse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brais Punk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punk takes one to the side of the head.
Morse scores with a nice right hand.
Punk lands with a cross.
Punk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punk avoids the body shot from Morse.
Morse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punk under the eye.
Morse is looking to slow Punk down with leg kicks.
Punk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punk under the eye.
Morse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Morse. Those never looked like landing.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Punk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morse's waist but Morse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Morse which made him look bad.
David Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brais Punk.
Jab from Morse.
Morse connects with a single shot there.
Punk slips under a jab.
Morse cracks Punk with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Morse coming out on top.
Punk walks into a straight right hand from Morse.

Morse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punk's guard.
Morse stops Punk from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punk is on top in guard.
Morse is trying to control the position but Punk postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punk.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Punk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morse but Morse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morse scores with a nice head shot.
Morse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morse dips to his left and cracks Punk with an uppercut!
Morse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brais Punk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punk takes one to the side of the head.
Morse stuns Punk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morse dips to his left and cracks Punk with an uppercut!
Morse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Punk is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Morse.
Morse scores with a body shot.

Punk feints and as Morse raises his hands in defense, Punk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morse controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself.
Morse wants to stand and escape but Punk is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Punk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morse clobbers Punk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Punk counters with a shoot takedown. Morse fights it but they end up in guard.
Punk trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morse trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Morse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brais Punk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Punk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punk.
Morse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Punk momentarily.
Punk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morse misses the shot to the body.
Morse throws a shot to the body.
Morse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Morse misses its intended target.
Morse lands a nice hook to Punk's body. Punk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Morse lands.
David Morse is winning the standup battle so far.
Morse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punk. Punk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punk tries to clinch up but Morse circles away and keeps his distance.
Punk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morse stalks Punk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Punk's face. Punk staggers backwards, shaken.
Morse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Punk gets a takedown into half guard.
Punk is trying to control. Morse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Punk passes to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morse tries to reverse the position but Punk maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Let's hope that Punk 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.
Morse is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Punk content just to control the position here.
Morse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Punk trying to control the action but Morse is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brais Punk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morse tries to bum rush Punk with a series of wild strikes but Punk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Morse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punk's head.
Morse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Punk tries to clinch there but Morse circles away.
Punk shoots in but no luck this time.
David Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brais Punk.
Punk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morse works over Punk's head and body with a nice combination.

Punk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morse is trying to control Punk's posture but Punk avoids it.
Punk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Punk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Punk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morse finds it's way round the side to connect with Punk's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Morse which made him look bad.
Punk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morse. Morse obviously looking to wear him down.
Punk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Morse.
Morse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Morse. Beautiful body shot.
Punk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morse.
Brais Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Morse.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Morse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for David Morse!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for David Morse!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for David Morse!

David Morse wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camilo Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienfuegos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dreamlands. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cage
vs
Cienfuegos

187 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Cienfuegos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.

Cienfuegos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cienfuegos seems to be working for a kimura but Cage defends the submission attempt.
Cienfuegos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Cienfuegos's attempts to control the action.
Cage is desperately trying to improve his position but Cienfuegos has a good base and remains in mount.

Cage has left one of his arms exposed and Cienfuegos doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cage screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camilo Cienfuegos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Gunner had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gunner
vs
Morrison

178 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

165 cm
30
154 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunner.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Gunner circles away.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Gunner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunner tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison checks a low kick from Gunner.

Morrison instigates a clinch.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.

Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunner feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Gunner walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison fails to land the takedown.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrison.
Gunner feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrison moves out of range as Gunner throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunner as he avoids it easily.
Thomas Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Morrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunner sprawls well. Gunner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison looks gassed!
Morrison blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Gunner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Gunner is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Gunner connects with a leg kick. Morrison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Gunner sprawls well.
Morrison is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gunner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morrison.
Gunner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison forces Gunner back against the ropes and clinches.
Gunner tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms.

Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Gunner circles away.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Gunner.
Gunner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunner.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner motions for Morrison to come forward. Gunner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunner misses with a combination
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gunner. Those never looked like landing.

Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunner trying to land knees to the body.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Morrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gunner regains guard.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunner has wrist control.
Gunner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Morrison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morrison postures up.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gunner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morrison has passed into half guard!
Morrison wants to take a breather but Gunner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Gunner 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.

Gunner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Morrison lands a leg kick that knocks Gunner off balance momentarily.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gunner gets tackled into the ropes by Morrison. Morrison maintains the clinch.
Morrison is trying to drag Gunner to the mat but Gunner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Gunner, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Gunner against the ropes but Gunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Morrison.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner jabs at Morrison's body.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas Gunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunner stalks Morrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrison's face. Morrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunner lands a head kick!
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison tries to clinch but Gunner moves out of range.
Nice shot by Gunner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunner throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morrison is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
Gunner lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Morrison defending well as Gunner loads up on a big left hand.
Gunner scores with a hook.

Morrison is rocked!

Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunner was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunner is keeping the position for now.
Gunner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunner working a defensive guard here.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Gunner has an active guard here but Morrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Gunner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison content to control rather than advance.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunner moves into full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Gunner is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Gunner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Gunner blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrisonis looking to pass into half guard but Gunner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gunner is in guard.

Morrison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gunner has his hands clasped together but Morrison extends an breaks Gunner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morrison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Morrison!
Jim Morrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas Priest -Painkiller. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Oliver Oxenfrei was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

James
vs
Oxenfrei

189 cm
22
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

197 cm
29
264 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Oxenfrei!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James misses with a double jab.
Oxenfrei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Andy James has been cut.
Oxenfrei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Oxenfrei moves out of range easily.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James moves out of range as Oxenfrei strikes.
James misses with a wild combination.
Oxenfrei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei takes one to the chin there.
Oxenfrei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oxenfrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oxenfrei lands a jab-cross combination.
Oxenfrei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Oxenfrei.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oxenfrei is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Oxenfrei circles away and we're back to standing.
Oxenfrei looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oxenfrei has time to react.
Oxenfrei throws a body kick that misses.
Oxenfrei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oxenfrei, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oxenfrei scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oxenfrei misses with a double jab.
A big left from Oxenfrei misses.
James tries to bum rush Oxenfrei with a series of wild strikes but Oxenfrei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oxenfrei throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Oxenfrei misses with a body kick.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Oxenfrei looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Oxenfrei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Oxenfrei as he connects with a hook.
Oxenfrei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oxenfrei throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James defending well as Oxenfrei loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oxenfrei throws a big shot that misses.
James looks to land a combination but Oxenfrei avoids it well.
Oxenfrei jabs at James's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
Oxenfrei misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Oxenfrei swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oxenfrei.

Oxenfrei sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oxenfrei is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

James is rocked!

Andy James's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oxenfrei scores with a body shot.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oxenfrei cracks James on the jaw with a powerful right hand and James falls backwards against the ropes. Oxenfrei follows up with more strikes that drop James to his knees. Oxenfrei keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save James! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Oxenfrei!

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 Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagoshima Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saukko
vs
Kage

192 cm
29
272 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

196 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kagoshima Kage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage lands a right hook to the body.
Saukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saukko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kage blocks the low kick.
A cross from Saukko lands.
Saukko digs a good hook to Kage's body.
Saukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Saukko lands a jab.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kage.
Decent striking displayed by Saukko there.
Kage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Kage persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Saukko rushes Kage and presses him up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Saukko.
Kage looks gassed!

Saukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kage regains guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kage can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kage wants to stand but Saukko is controlling the position.
Saukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saukko pushes down on Kage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saukko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saukko trying to control from half guard but Kage is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko drops an elbow to the side of Kage's head.

Saukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kage won't allow Saukko to pass to mount.
Kage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saukko.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko thows a huge punch but Kage dodges it nicely.
Saukko not doing much here.
Saukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saukko wants to take a breather but Kage is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kage controlling the position well.
Saukko uses his free foot to push down on Kage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kage.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kage is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saukko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kage to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kage shrugs it off.
Kage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saukko landing punches.
Saukko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saukko misses with a low kick.

Saukko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saukko scores with a shot to the side of Kage's head.
Saukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kage tries to break the clinch but Saukko is controlling the position.
Kage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saukko looking to slow down the pace here.

Saukko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Per Saukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kage tries to get to full guard but Saukko has control of the leg.
Kage trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saukko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kage is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a head shot.
Saukko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saukko trying to control but Kage is having none of it.
Saukko working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage can't escape the position.
Saukko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kage can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Saukko is working for a guillotine from mount but Kage frees his head quite easily.
Saukko wants to control the pace but Kage is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko wants to control the pace but Kage is squirming around nicely.
Kage is trying desperately to improve position.
Saukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko tries to control but Kage wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Saukko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kage closes the distance and clinches up with Saukko, looking for a takedown. Kage pushes Saukko against the ropes but Saukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saukko scores with a sloppy right hand. Kage should have avoided that one.
Saukko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kage's hands.

Saukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Saukko is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saukko in particular looking to stall.
Kage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saukko.
Saukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kage can do to turn this around?
Saukko works his way into side control.
Kage looking for a sweep but Saukko has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko dominating with strikes here.

Kage is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saukko controlling the pace for now.
Saukko unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kage wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Saukko celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Saukko!