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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghostface Killah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killah
vs
Binse

182 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghostface Killah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Killah is predictable there
and Binse counters with a nice body shot.
Killah slips under a jab from Binse.
Killah ducks under a wild hook from Binse.
Killah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killah tries to clinch there but Binse circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killah. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killah defending well as Binse loads up on a big left hand.
Binse swings for the body but Killah moves out of range.
A jab from Binse misses.
Killah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killah moves out of range as Binse strikes.
Killah misses with a jab to the body
letting Binse counter with a right hand.
Binse walks into a left hand.
Killah slips a jab and a cross from Binse.
Killah avoids the body shot from Binse.
Killah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Binse misses with an uppercut
and Killah counters with a nice body shot.
Binse needs to keep his hands up - Killah had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Binse looks to score with a jab to the body but Killah is just out of range.
Killah is looking to clinch but Binse is avoiding it.
Binse throws a looping overhand right but Killah ducks down to avoid it.
Killah misses with a two punch combination.
Binse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killah momentarily.
Binse swats away the attempt to clinch by Killah.
Binse throws a jab when Killah was well out of range.
Killah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binse.
Killah is looking to clinch but Binse is avoiding it.
Binse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binse throws a poor cross that misses

and Killah counters by clinching up.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Binse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Binse throws a shot from downtown. Killah moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse with a hook.
Binse misses with a few strikes there.
Killah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Binse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Binse misses with a hook. Killah ducked under it nicely.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Binse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killah thinking.
Killah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Binse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killah slips a jab from Binse.
Killah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse misses the jab.
Binse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killah manages to avoid it.
Binse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killah moves away.

Binse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Binse is looking to take a break and control but Killah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killah tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Binse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Killah defending against the ground and pound.
Killah tries to bench press Binse off him but Binse keeps the position.
Binse lands a nice forearm strike.
Binse throwing strikes but Killah manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Binse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Binse is not content to let Killah control the position.
Binse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse regains half guard.
Binse tries to get to full guard but Killah has control of the leg.
Binse gets full guard.
Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Binse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Killah has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binse parries the strikes from Killah easily there. Killah is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Binse to escape.
Killah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Binse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Binse throws a lazy right hand but Killah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Binse.
Killah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Binse misses with a looping right.
Binse swats away the attempt to clinch by Killah.
Killah moves in looking to clinch but Binse pushes him off.
Killah lands a nice shot to the body.

Binse dives in and scores a takedown into Killah's guard.
Binse postures up in Killah's guard and throws a big left but Killah blocks it.
Binse controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Binse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killah is looking for a sweep. Binse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killah is staying active underneath Binse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Binse is controlling the pace.
Binse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killah trying to control but Binse postures up.
Binse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Binse.
Binse lands with a punch from half guard.
Binse is stalling here. Killah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Binse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Killah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Killah working the strikes but Binse uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Binse wants to control but Killah is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binse keeps working.
Binse manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse wants to hit a switch here but Killah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Binse there!
Binse tries to reverse the position but Killah maintains control.

Killah goes for an armbar but Binse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Binse.
Binse throwing strikes from guard but Killah blocks nicely.
Binse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killah keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass.
Killah wants to sweep here but Binse controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Binse throws an elbow that misses. Killah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Binse's guard. Nice move by Killah!
Binse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killah!
Binse postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killah looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binse lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Binse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Killah pushes Binse up against the cage in a clinch.

Binse manages to pull guard.
Killah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Binse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killah manages to get himself to full guard.
Binse is looking to work some ground and pound but Killah has wrist control.
Killah is trying to keep Binse in close.
Killah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Binse controls the pace.
Killah has momentary wrist control but Binse slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Binse trying to control but Killah is working from the bottom.
Binse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Binse is looking to work some ground and pound but Killah has wrist control.
Binse distracts Killah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Binse looking to pass the guard.
Binse throws a strike but Killah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Binse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killah preventing the sweep.
Christopher Binse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Binse keeping moving, preventing Killah from controlling successfully.
Killah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killah won't allow Binse to sweep him here.
Binse looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Killah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Killah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Binse is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse has a hand on Killah's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Killah takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Killah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Killah 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.
Binse is squirming around, avoiding Killah's attempts to control the action.
Binse is trying desperately to improve position.
Binse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Killah tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Binse works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Binse keeping moving, preventing Killah from controlling successfully.
Binse is trying to control the position but Killah postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killah throwing strikes from guard but Binse blocks nicely.
Killah preventing the sweep.
Binse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Binse.
Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killah keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killah looking for a sweep. Not yet Killah, not yet.
Ghostface Killah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binse is pushing down on Killah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killah is fighting to maintain full guard but Binse has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Binse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Binse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Binse!
A relieved looking Christopher Binse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Rapture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sotto Jr
vs
Rapture

176 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Rapture!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapture defending well as Sotto Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sotto Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sotto Jr jabs Rapture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sotto Jr.

Rapture darts in and clinches Sotto Jr up against the cage.
Sotto Jr stalling in the clinch but Rapture improves position.
Rapture is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rapture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sotto Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rapture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rapture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sotto Jr's waist but Sotto Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapture off to one side.
Sotto Jr lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture slips a straight right by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr lands a nice hook to Rapture's body. Rapture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sotto Jr just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rapture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sotto Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sotto Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sotto Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sotto Jr.

Sotto Jr lands a big right hand that sends Rapture crashing to the mat! Sotto Jr stays standing though and waves Rapture back to his feet!

Rapture is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sotto Jr engages and cracks Rapture with a massive lead left hook - Rapture tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sotto Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umberto Sotto Jr!
Our winner, Umberto Sotto Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosugi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killers among us. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Katebi
vs
Kosugi

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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BioPharm Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sho Kosugi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosugi gets the takedown into side control.
Katebi sneaks back into half guard.
Katebi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katebi is refusing to be controlled, as Kosugi sits in half guard.
Katebi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kosugi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosugi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katebi is looking to get back to full guard here but Kosugi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kosugi lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katebi is looking to reverse the position.
Kosugi wants to control but Katebi is keeping him busy.

Kosugi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi is trying to buck Kosugi off.
Kosugi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kosugi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katebi wants to get back to his feet but Kosugi drags him back down.
Kosugi is looking to take a break and control but Katebi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kosugi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Katebi, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Katebi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi tries to buck Kosugi off but Kosugi is having none of it.
Kosugi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katebi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kosugi working away.
Katebi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kosugi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosugi misses with the ground and pound.
Kosugi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kosugi wants to control but Katebi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosugi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Katebi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kosugi's guard! Nice work there by Katebi!
Katebi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katebi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosugi is retaining full guard.
Kosugi wants to stand and escape but Katebi is having none of it.
Katebi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Katebi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Kosugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Katebi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosugi is trying to control Katebi's posture but Katebi avoids it.
Kosugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Katebi decides to stand back up. Katebi steps back and let's Kosugi get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Katebi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kosugi sprawls well initially but Katebi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katebi is looking to stall here but Kosugi recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Kosugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kosugi looks to land a right hand but Katebi moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kosugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosugi throws a hook but Katebi avoids it easily.
Katebi slips under a jab.
Katebi closes the distance and clinches up with Kosugi, looking for a takedown. Katebi pushes Kosugi against the cage but Kosugi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Katebi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosugi tries to clinch but Katebi is having none of it.
Katebi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katebi throws the kick towards the body but Kosugi avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katebi tries to clinch up but Kosugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Katebi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katebi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katebi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kosugi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kosugi forces his way into half guard.
Kosugi prevents Katebi from improving his position.
Kosugi is pressing down on Katebi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katebi is holding on for now.
Katebi wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Katebi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosugi.

Katebi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katebi scores with a nice head shot.
Kosugi throws a chopping leg kick but Katebi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Katebi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katebi shoots in but Kosugi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Katebi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katebi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosugi sprawls well. Kosugi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katebi gets slowly back to his feet.
Katebi looks to land a body kick but Kosugi moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosugi throws out the jab.

Kosugi feints and as Katebi raises his hands in defense, Kosugi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kosugi wants to pass the guard but Katebi is keeping the position.
Katebi wants to stand up but Kosugi is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katebi trying to control the position.
Kosugi trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.
Katebi is trying to hold Kosugi in close to prevent damage but Kosugi has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi throwing shots but Katebi is blocking nicely.
Kosugi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kosugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosugi throws some wild stikes that Katebi manages to avoid easily.
Kosugi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katebi is looking to escape.
Katebi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kosugi.
Katebi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Katebi stands up from Kosugi's guard - Katebi perhaps looking for a knockout.

Katebi gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sho Kosugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Katebi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katebi with a poor takedown

and Kosugi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Katebi keeping full guard, as Kosugi tries to pass.
Kosugi trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.
Katebi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kosugi is working Katebi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katebi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosugi.
Kosugi trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi throwing strikes from guard but Katebi blocks nicely.
Kosugi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Katebi's guard.
Ground and pound from Kosugi.
Katebi is refusing to be controlled, as Kosugi sits in half guard.
Katebi wants to control but Kosugi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kosugi is looking to take a break and control but Katebi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katebi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosugi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosugi lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kosugi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kosugi 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.
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!
Katebi desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Kosugi seems to be working for a kimura but Katebi defends the submission attempt.
Kosugi works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Kosugi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi wants to control but Kosugi postures up.
Kosugi in side control, throwing shots but Katebi defends.
Katebi wants to control but Kosugi postures up.
Katebi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kosugi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kosugi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kosugi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kosugi looking to control but Katebi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Katebi tries to hold on but Kosugi pushes him away.
Sho Kosugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosugi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reza Katebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sho Kosugi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Katebi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosugi is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kosugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosugi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kosugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sho Kosugi thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azas Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vincent
vs
Arroyo

178 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azas Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vincent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arroyo was covering up waiting for the punch and Vincent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vincent postures up in Arroyo's guard and throws a big left but Arroyo blocks it.
Vincent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vincent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arroyo is trying to keep Vincent in close.
Vincent trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo looking to control.
Vincent trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Arroyo wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vincent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arroyo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vinnie Vincent just wasn't active enough.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Vincent sees coming a mile off.
Vincent slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Vincent checks a leg kick.

Vincent scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vincent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vincent is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arroyo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arroyo shrugs it off.
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!
Arroyo is trying desperately to improve position.

Vincent is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arroyo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arroyo is in a horrible position here. Vincent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vincent jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arroyo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Vincent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arroyo, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the position but Arroyo is working away.
Arroyo is trying to control Vincent's posture but Vincent avoids it.

Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Vincent goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arroyo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vincent's guard! Nice work there by Arroyo!

Vincent has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arroyo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vincent has tightened it up now! Arroyo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinnie Vincent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laith Salameh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Showman
vs
Salameh

173 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gab Showman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laith Salameh!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showman misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Salameh. Those never looked like landing.
Salameh throws a right hand that Showman ducks under and follows up with a left that Showman also avoids with ease.
Showman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showman throws a shot to the body.
Showman misses with a two punch combination.
Showman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salameh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salameh misses with a double jab.
Showman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Salameh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Showman quickly recovers to half guard.
Salameh slips a nice elbow through Showman's hands, connecting with Showman's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salameh is taking a breather. Showman 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.

Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Showman is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salameh connects with a nice short shot to Showman's temple.

Salameh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Showman sees it coming and defends easily.
Salameh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salameh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Showman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salameh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Showman!
Salameh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salameh with a couple of short strikes.
Salameh content just to control the position here.
Salameh prevents Showman from getting the reversal.
Salameh lands with some strikes.

It looks like Gab Showman has been cut.
Showman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salameh with the ground and pound from mount.

Showman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salameh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Showman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Salameh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salameh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salameh with the ground and pound from mount.
Salameh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salameh postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Showman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Showman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laith Salameh!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Stanhope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urvin Andrea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanhope comes to the cage accompanied by Bloggin on Acid. Andrea has chosen VYBZ KARTEL- RAMPING SHOP as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stanhope
vs
Andrea

191 cm
27
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Stanhope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urvin Andrea!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanhope moves into the clinch.

Stanhope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrea lands a jab to the nose.
Andrea throws a sloppy head kick and Stanhope moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrea.
Stanhope avoids the head kick by Andrea.
Andrea wants to slow Stanhope down by chopping away at his legs.
Stanhope swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrea.
Stanhope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrea counters with an inside leg kick.
Andrea is looking to slow Stanhope down with leg kicks.
Andrea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanhope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrea lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrea slips a straight right by Stanhope.
Stanhope takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrea misses with an uppercut.
Stanhope punishes Andrea's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanhope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Andrea.
Andrea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanhope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrea manages to avoid it.
Doug Stanhope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrea moves out of range as Stanhope strikes.
Andrea misses the shot to the body.
Stanhope fails to land the takedown.
Stanhope misses with the combination.
Stanhope takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanhope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanhope fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrea works Stanhope's body with a nice hook.
Stanhope is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope throws a head kick that misses.
Andrea thumps Stanhope with a low kick.
Andrea lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Andrea.
Andrea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrea throws a head kick that misses.
Andrea throws a series of strikes that have Stanhope backpedaling.
Urvin Andrea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrea misses with a head kick.
Andrea dodges the punch combination from Stanhope.
A punch lands to the side of Stanhope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanhope takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanhope moves out of range of the body kick from Andrea.
Stanhope throws a nice looking combination but Andrea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrea stuns Stanhope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrea throws a leg kick which misses Stanhope's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanhope tries to avoid it.
Andrea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stanhope on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanhope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrea.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrea. Stanhope shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andrea, right into the meat.
Andrea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrea lands a head kick!
Andrea scores with a head kick.

Stanhope is rocked!
Andrea grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Stanhope takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Andrea cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Urvin Andrea!
An out of breath and clearly excited Urvin Andrea thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. Kane has chosen Saigon - Bring Me Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Hairy Kane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mayhem
vs
Kane

186 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
201 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE)
Stonewall

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *
BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mayhem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hairy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Mayhem tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.

Kane clinches up with Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking to control Mayhem's arms but Mayhem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kane has his back to the cage.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from Mayhem.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with an elbow strike.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane digs a right hand into Mayhem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayhem's gas tank.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Kane has Mayhem pressed against the cage, preventing Mayhem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayhem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Kane slips a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Mayhem settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Kane blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Kane as he checks the leg kick.
Kane slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayhem.
Nice uppercut there from Mayhem.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayhem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Mayhem as he connects with a hook.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Kane.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.
Good leg kick by Kane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kane lands with a slapping head kick.
Kane thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
John Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem throws a low kick, looking for Kane's leg but Kane calmly moves out of range.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayhem has managed to clinch.
Mayhem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.

Kane has hold of one of Mayhem's legs. Mayhem is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhem is keeping the position for now.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kane!
Kane tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayhem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mayhem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kane misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
John Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body. Kane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Mayhem cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayhem tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane throws a leg kick but Mayhem moved away.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Mayhem lands a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mayhem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Mayhem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
Good work by Mayhem as he checks the leg kick.
Mayhem misses with a body kick.
Mayhem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Mayhem lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Mayhem lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Kane is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Mayhem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayhem!
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hairy Kane.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane moves forwards but Mayhem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane staying out of range there.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane tries a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayhem tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kane checks a leg kick.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayhem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a low kick as Kane jumps back.
Good work by Kane as he checks the leg kick.
Kane tries to clinch there but Mayhem circles away.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayhem checks a leg kick.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayhem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayhem.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a jab to the nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Kane shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Mayhem lands the left hand.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Mayhem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayhem throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Mayhem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Mayhem shows good takedown defense.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayhem is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Mayhem circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem 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.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayhem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Kane blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayhem throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mayhem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mayhem clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
A jab from Mayhem misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayhem.
Kane throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Mayhem misses with a combination
and Kane counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhem.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Mayhem checks the leg kick.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayhem.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane moves forwards but Mayhem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Mayhem in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body. Kane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayhem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Mayhem works Kane's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayhem checks a leg kick.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Kane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mayhem had his way with Hairy Kane in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Mayhem misses with a low kick as Kane jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayhem.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Kane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayhem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mayhem.
Mayhem clobbers Kane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mayhem.
Mayhem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Mayhem moves out of range and Kane only half commits.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane tries a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Kane wants to land a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Kane.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Hairy Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayhem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayhem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
John Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Mayhem pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Mayhem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane slips under a jab from Mayhem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem misses with a two punch combination.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mayhem!
John Mayhem retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking John Mayhem made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.