Mid-week relief 01 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Frusciante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Racaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Racaza's choice of entrance music: Spiderbait - Black Betty . John Frusciante has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Frusciante
vs
Racaza

188 cm
21
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
Hellbent

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 Amsterdam, John Frusciante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Racaza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frusciante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Racaza sprawls well. Racaza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frusciante gets slowly back to his feet.
Frusciante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Racaza moves into the clinch.

Frusciante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frusciante misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frusciante.
Racaza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frusciante eats them both and turns towards Racaza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Racaza drives through and clinches with Frusciante against the cage.
Frusciante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frusciante misses with an elbow over the top.
Frusciante is working for takedown but Racaza is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Frusciante. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Frusciante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frusciante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Racaza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frusciante somewhat.
Racaza lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frusciante tries to close the distance and clinch but Racaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Racaza does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frusciante tries to keep at a distance but Racaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frusciante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Racaza's efforts to push away.
Frusciante is trying to pull guard but Racaza has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Racaza as Frusciante tries to tie him up.

Racaza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Racaza misses with a jab, cross combination.

Racaza moves into range and clinches up with Frusciante.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frusciante obliges.
Racaza tries to break the clinch but Frusciante is controlling the position.
Frusciante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Racaza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Frusciante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Racaza. Those never looked like landing.

Racaza clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante wants to break free but Racaza has control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frusciante keeps control of Racaza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Frusciante manages to break the clinch.
Racaza throws a one two combo.
Frusciante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Racaza closes the distance and pushes Frusciante back into the cage.
Racaza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Racaza avoiding damage as Frusciante throws knees to the body.
Frusciante has Racaza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Racaza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frusciante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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

Frusciante gets a double leg takedown into Racaza's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frusciante prevents Racaza from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frusciante drops back looking for a leg! Racaza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Racaza manages to kick Frusciante off! Frusciante jumps back into Racaza's guard.
Frusciante pushing down on Racaza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frusciante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Racaza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frusciante.
Frusciante wants to stand but Racaza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Racaza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Frusciante.
Nice takedown defense from Frusciante. No joy for Racaza on that attempt.
Frusciante looks for a takedown but Racaza sprawls well.
Racaza tries to bum rush Frusciante with a series of wild strikes but Frusciante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frusciante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Racaza sizes up Frusciante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Racaza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frusciante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frusciante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Racaza shoots in for a double leg but Frusciante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frusciante is looking to clinch.
Racaza stuns Frusciante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Racaza moves into the clinch.
Racaza is trying to force a seperation but Frusciante has the dominant position.
Racaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Frusciante won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Racaza tries to break free but Frusciante pushes him back against the cage.

Frusciante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Racaza.

Racaza rushes Frusciante and presses him up against the cage.
Frusciante stalling.

Racaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Racaza scores with a shot to the body.
Racaza doesn't manage to clinch there - Frusciante circles away.
Frusciante tries to close the distance and clinch but Racaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Racaza swings for the body but Frusciante moves out of range.
Frusciante tries for a takedown but Racaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Frusciante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frusciante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Racaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Racaza thuds a left hand into Frusciante's body.

Racaza rushes Frusciante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Racaza tries to break the clinch but Frusciante is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante tries to score a body lock takedown but Racaza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Frusciante breaks from the clinch.
Frusciante misses with a head kick.
Racaza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frusciante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frusciante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Racaza keeps the fight on the outside.
Frusciante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frusciante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frusciante misses with a low kick as Racaza jumps back.
Frusciante wants to clinch up but Racaza keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Racaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Racaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Frusciante won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante cracks the inside of Racaza's front leg.
Racaza lands a right hook to the body.
Racaza throws a series of punches but Frusciante avoids them all with ease.
Frusciante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Racaza tries to clinch up but Frusciante circles away and keeps his distance.
Racaza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Racaza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Racaza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frusciante is looking to chop away at Racaza's legs.

Frusciante rushes Racaza and presses him up against the cage.
Frusciante tries a knee to the head but Racaza blocks it.

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

Racaza moves into the clinch.
Racaza wants to break free but Frusciante has control.
Frusciante keeps control of Racaza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frusciante missing with knees to the body.
Racaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Frusciante won't allow it.
Frusciante tries to pull guard but Racaza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Frusciante breaks from the clinch.
Frusciante connects with a high kick.
Racaza lands a nice shot to the body.

Frusciante gets tackled into the cage by Racaza. Racaza maintains the clinch.

Racaza breaks the clinch.
Racaza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Racaza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Racaza misses.
Racaza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frusciante rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Racaza darts in and clinches Frusciante up against the cage.
Racaza tries to break free but Frusciante pushes him back against the cage.

Frusciante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frusciante misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Racaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frusciante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Racaza is fending him off so far but Frusciante persists. Nope, Racaza circles away and we're back to standing.
Frusciante lands a head kick. Racaza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Frusciante wants to clinch.
Racaza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Racaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Racaza lands a nice shot to the body.
Frusciante lands a head kick. Racaza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left and a right from Racaza both land. Nice combination.
Frusciante tries to score with a low kick but Racaza moves his leg out of the way.
Frusciante is looking to clinch but Racaza is avoiding it.
Frusciante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Racaza but Racaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frusciante tries to close the distance and clinch but Racaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Racaza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frusciante swivels and escapes.
Frusciante tries to clinch there but Racaza circles away.

Racaza instigates a clinch.

Racaza breaks the clinch.
Frusciante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Frusciante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Racaza.
Racaza scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Frusciante as Racaza shoots in.
Racaza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Racaza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frusciante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Racaza does no damage.
Frusciante keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Racaza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frusciante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Racaza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frusciante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Racaza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frusciante.
Frusciante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Racaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Racaza tries to clinch up.

Frusciante shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frusciante wants to stand up but Racaza is controlling the position.
Frusciante seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Racaza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Frusciante stands up out of the half guard.
Frusciante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Racaza.
Simon Racaza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Racaza misses with an uppercut.
Racaza scores with a jab to the body.
Frusciante tries to clinch up but Racaza circles away and keeps his distance.
Racaza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Racaza lands a body shot.
Racaza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frusciante doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frusciante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frusciante wants it to stay on the feet.
Frusciante fails with an attempt to clinch.

Frusciante tries to keep at a distance but Racaza has taken the fight into the clinch.

Racaza manages to break the clinch.
Racaza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frusciante.
Racaza throws a right and a left that Frusciante avoids nicely.
Frusciante misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frusciante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Racaza fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Racaza throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Frusciante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frusciante fails in his attempt to clinch.
John Frusciante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Racaza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frusciante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Frusciante.
I think Racaza 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Racaza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fire has chosen Bis das Blut gefriiert as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skarface
vs
Fire

191 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
[GTI] Divine Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orlando Fire!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skarface feints and as Fire raises his hands in defense, Skarface changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fire can't keep his opponent in guard - Skarface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skarface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fire tries to get to full guard but Skarface has control of the leg.
Skarface trying to control the action but Fire is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skarface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire is trying to get back to full guard.
Skarface slips a nice elbow through Fire's hands, connecting with Fire's forehead.
Fire is staying active underneath Skarface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skarface scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Fire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Skarface is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skarface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire is refusing to be controlled, as Skarface sits in half guard.
Skarface takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skarface is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Fire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Skarface is working for a submission of some sort.

Fire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fire is staying active underneath Skarface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Fire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface drops an elbow to the side of Fire's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fire actively working from the bottom here.

Fire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skarface pulls his head out easily.
Skarface lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Skarface tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fire looks gassed!

Fire looking for submissions off his back.
Skarface prevents Fire from improving his position.
Fire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface is trying to control. Fire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skarface trying to mount his opponent but Fire defends it.
Skarface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Fire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Skarface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skarface.
Fire has hold of Skarface's hands but Skarface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Fire actively working from the bottom here.
Skarface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skarface passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fire!
Skarface landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarface lands a big shot there that rocks Fire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skarface can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fire is looking to escape.
Fire is looking to improve his position but Skarface isn't that keen on the idea.
Skarface looking to control but Fire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skarface looking to finish Fire with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fire!
Skarface lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire is desperately trying to improve his position but Skarface has a good base and remains in mount.
Skarface looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skarface drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fire! More shots from Skarface and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Skarface!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tony Skarface waved his t-shirt featuring [GTI] Divine Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aston Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by East Clubbers - Beat Is Coming. Rocko Dentalplan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dentalplan
vs
Martin

188 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

205 cm
25
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aston Martin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.

Dentalplan rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dentalplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dentalplan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dentalplan.
Martin letting Dentalplan take a breather here.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dentalplan throws a shot to the body.
Dentalplan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dentalplan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Dentalplan blocks the leg kick.

Dentalplan moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Dentalplan is blocking nicely.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Dentalplan.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dentalplan drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan leaning his opponent against the cage.

Dentalplan breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dentalplan.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Dentalplan is controlling the position.
Martin can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dentalplan as the two fighters clinch.
Dentalplan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch.
Dentalplan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin looks gassed!
Dentalplan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dentalplan throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.

Dentalplan takes the fight into the clinch.

Dentalplan breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan seems to be stalking Martin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Martin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rocko Dentalplan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iceman Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Petterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Liddell
vs
Petterson

189 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

186 cm
23
223 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iceman Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Petterson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Petterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Petterson drives through with a takedown into Liddell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petterson 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.
Petterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petterson on the ground.
Liddell being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Petterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Liddell swings widly with a right hand

and Petterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Petterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Petterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Petterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Petterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Liddell is trying to escape the position but Petterson is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Petterson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Petterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Petterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Petterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Petterson successfully pulls guard.
Petterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Petterson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petterson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Petterson 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.

Petterson moves into the clinch successfully.

Liddell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Petterson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Liddell to the mat. Liddell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petterson throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Petterson lands a couple of digs.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petterson controls the pace.
Liddell wants to stand up but Petterson is controlling him.
Petterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Petterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Petterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Petterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petterson is defended easily by Liddell.
Petterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iceman Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Petterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petterson shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
Petterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petterson fails with the takedown.
Petterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iceman Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Petterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Petterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petterson is trying to control. Liddell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liddell tries to kick Petterson off but Petterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liddell is refusing to be controlled, as Petterson sits in half guard.
Petterson thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.
Petterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petterson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petterson is taking a breather. Liddell 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.
Petterson is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petterson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Petterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Petterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Petterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Petterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddell's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petterson uses his free foot to push down on Liddell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Liddell.
Petterson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddell hang on?
Petterson controlling the pace for now.
Petterson punching from mount but Liddell doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petterson controlling his opponent.
Petterson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Petterson controlling from the full mount.
Petterson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petterson looking to isolate an arm here. Liddell doesn't see it coming and as Petterson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Petterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Petterson!
Alexander Petterson made sure to mention his sponsor, [GTI] Divine Clothing in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (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.

Smith
vs
Smirnoff

160 cm
23
135 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

180 cm
29
142 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Wolfpack Blood Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnoff throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smirnoff lands a head shot.
Smirnoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith catches Smirnoff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Vitaly Smirnoff has been cut.
Smirnoff slips under a jab from Smith.
Smirnoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Smirnoff ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
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!
Smirnoff blocks a head kick by Smith.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smirnoff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnoff taking a breather.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Smirnoff keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnoff misses with a knee to the head.

Smirnoff manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith with a jab.

Smirnoff is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith! Smirnoff is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Smith!
In his post fight interview, David Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Spar
vs
Elia

163 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
170 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Elia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spar doesn't seem phased though.
Elia lands a jab to the head.
Elia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elia somewhat.
Elia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spar tries to avoid it but Elia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spar to the ground. Spar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spar misses with a looping right.
Spar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spar throws a hook but Elia avoids it easily.
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elia tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elia to the ground. Elia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spar.
Spar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elia swats away the attempt to clinch by Spar.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spar cracks Elia with a big right hand but Elia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Elia tries to bench press Spar off him but Spar keeps the position.
Spar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elia to see if he's OK.
Spar tries to move to mount but Elia blocks the move with his legs.
Elia is looking for a sweep.
Spar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spar landing a few strikes.
Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elia keeps working.
Elia manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Spar.
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!

Elia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Elia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elia has hold of Spar's hands but Spar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Spar seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spar lands a nice short elbow.
Spar trying to control the action but Elia is working from the bottom.
Elia tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
Spar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elia wants to get back to full guard.
Spar working Elia over with strikes.
Spar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spar lands with a punch from half guard.
Elia wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
Spar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Elia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spar is looking to advance position but Elia won't allow it.
Spar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spar lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar not doing much here.
Spar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Elia is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar is trying to control. Elia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spar 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.

Elia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elia keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elia looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Spar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elia taking some punishment here, with Spar in his half guard.
Elia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spar is nestled in close to Elia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spar 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.
Spar wants to take a breather but Elia is having none of it.
Elia tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spar punishes Elia's body with a nice straight punch.
Spar slaps away a takedown attempt from Elia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spar misses with a hook.
Spar fails with the takedown.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Elia is just out of range.
Spar throws a series of punches but Elia avoids them all with ease.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elia throws a shot from downtown. Spar moves away and avoids it.
Spar misses with a looping right.
Elia lands a glancing blow to the side of Spar's head.
Elia throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Elia lands a glancing blow to the side of Spar's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
Elia closes the distance and clinches up with Spar, looking for a takedown. Elia pushes Spar against the cage but Spar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elia lands with an overhand left.
Elia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elia circles away.
Elia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spar.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Spar throws a right hand that misses
and Elia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Elia - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elia throws a nice looking combination but Spar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elia closes the distance and clinches up with Spar, looking for a takedown. Elia pushes Spar against the cage but Spar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Elia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!

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

Elia looking for a guillotine here but Spar defends easily.
Elia is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wrestling Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Elia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar working some strikes from top position.
Spar with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elia is on top in guard.
Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spar with the ground and pound from mount.
Spar with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elia working to try and regain half guard.
Elia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Elia is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elia is still in real trouble! Can Spar finish him?
Spar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spar! Elia is hurt baaadly! Spar is firing away with more strikes - Elia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Wrestling Spar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.