UFL 32: Racaza vs. Sinaloa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Munoz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Munoz
vs
Selmy

175 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barristan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy looks to throw the jab but Munoz is out of range.
Munoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Selmy tries to avoid it but Munoz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Selmy to the ground. Selmy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munoz sprawls well. Munoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Selmy gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munoz.

Munoz clinches up with Selmy and pushes him back against the cage.
Munoz tries to stall but Selmy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Selmy can't get the takedown.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Selmy blocks with his arms.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Selmy wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephen Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barristan Selmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selmy has hold of one of Munoz's legs. Munoz is fighting the takedown attempt but Selmy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Munoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munoz, not yet.
Selmy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munoz's head.
Munoz is trying to keep Selmy in close.
Selmy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Selmy stops Munoz from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy lands a couple of elbows.
Selmy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Selmy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Selmy controlling the pace.
Selmy wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Selmy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munoz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz is looking to control Selmy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munoz avoid being mounted?
Munoz is doing well to control the position and prevent Selmy from advancing to side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Selmy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy shoots in for a double leg but Munoz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Selmy circles away easily
and Selmy counters with a left to the body.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Selmy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Selmy tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Selmy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Selmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Selmy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Selmy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munoz feints a jab promting Selmy to slip. Munoz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Selmy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Munoz moves away from the strike by Selmy.

Selmy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Munoz to the mat! Munoz manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selmy.

Selmy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Munoz, up you get!
Selmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barristan Selmy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Selmy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.
Munoz 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.
Selmy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munoz's guard.
Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Munoz controls Selmy momentarily but Selmy frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Munoz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selmy controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barristan Selmy.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Selmy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Munoz with that takedown attempt.
Selmy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munoz is fending him off so far but Selmy persists. Nope, Munoz circles away and we're back to standing.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Selmy tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Selmy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Selmy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Selmy paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Munoz shoots and misses
and Selmy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Selmy misses with a takedown attempt - Munoz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.

Munoz gets caught napping as Selmy dives in and scores a takedown. Munoz manages to retain guard.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Selmy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Selmy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Selmy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Selmy tries to pass.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Selmy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barristan Selmy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Munoz closes the distance and clinches up with Selmy, looking for a takedown. Munoz pushes Selmy against the cage but Selmy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barristan Selmy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Munoz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Selmy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Munoz to the ground. Selmy is now in Munoz's guard.
Selmy throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Selmy throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Munoz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Selmy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Selmy tries for a takedown but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selmy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Munoz moves into the clinch.
Munoz can't find room to land a body shot as Selmy controls the action.
Munoz is trying to push Selmy away but Selmy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munoz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Selmy.

Selmy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Munoz can't fight it off and eventually Selmy manages to take the fight to the floor. Munoz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Selmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.

Selmy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Selmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selmy pushes down on Munoz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barristan Selmy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Selmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munoz's head.
Munoz wants to improve his position but Selmy is controlling well.
Munoz is pressing down on Selmy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Munoz working for a triangle but Selmy defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz can't keep his opponent in guard - Selmy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stephen Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Munoz actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barristan Selmy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Selmy 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barristan Selmy!
A relieved looking Barristan Selmy 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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wauters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Hinrichts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wauters
vs
Hinrichts

175 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Wauters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Hinrichts!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinrichts fails with a takedown attempt.
Wauters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hinrichts's sensitive parts.
Wauters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinrichts leaves Wauters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wauters really is a fat lump.
Hinrichts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hinrichts wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wauters as Hinrichts shoots in.

Wauters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hinrichts's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Wauters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hinrichts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wauters works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hinrichts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wauters bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hinrichts's head.

Wauters scores with a takedown into Hinrichts's guard.
Wauters throwing strikes but missing.
Wauters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wauters won't allow Hinrichts to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wauters wants to control from the top but Hinrichts keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wauters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hinrichts shoots in and bounces Wauters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wauters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wauters trying to strike off his back.
Hinrichts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hinrichts tries to free his leg and advance position but Wauters is retaining full guard.
Hinrichts landing with the ground and pound.
Wauters is looking to stand up but Hinrichts isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauters trying to control the position.
Hinrichts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinrichts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinrichts with a nice head shot there.
Hinrichts forces his way into half guard.
Wauters is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hinrichts lands a nice short elbow.
Wauters taking some punishment here, with Hinrichts in his half guard.
Wauters taking some punishment here, with Hinrichts in his half guard.
Wauters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts is looking to advance position but Wauters won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wauters trying to control but Hinrichts postures up.
Wauters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wauters trying to control from the bottom.
Hinrichts is nestled in close to Wauters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hinrichts is looking to stall here but Wauters recovers full guard.
Hinrichts works over Wauters with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauters controls Hinrichts momentarily but Hinrichts frees himself.

Hinrichts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hinrichts has a takedown stuffed.
Wauters misses with a takedown attempt - Hinrichts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Wauters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wauters struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinrichts controls his hands.
Wauters is trying to stall.
Wauters is trying to pull guard but Hinrichts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hinrichts avoiding damage as Wauters throws knees to the body.
Wauters tries a body shot but Hinrichts blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wauters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hinrichts has him pressed against the cage.
Wauters has Hinrichts pressed against the cage, preventing Hinrichts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wauters is trying to pull guard but Hinrichts has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wauters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wauters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hinrichts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hinrichts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wauters as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick from Wauters.
Hinrichts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinrichts closes the distance and clinches up with Wauters, looking for a takedown. Hinrichts pushes Wauters against the cage but Wauters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauters doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinrichts circles away.
Wauters shoots in for a takedown but Hinrichts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hinrichts shoots in for a takedown but Wauters shows good takedown defense.
Hinrichts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wauters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinrichts misses with a takedown

and Wauters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hinrichts's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hinrichts pushes Wauters off and gets back to his feet.
Hinrichts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wauters pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hinrichts back to the cage. Wauters follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hinrichts is defended easily by Wauters.

Hinrichts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinrichts lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinrichts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hinrichts throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinrichts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hinrichts tries to free his leg and advance position but Wauters is retaining full guard.
Hinrichts trying to control but Wauters is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hinrichts cracks Wauters with a solid left hand.
Wauters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hinrichts trying to control from the bottom.
Wauters throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hinrichts to regain full guard.
Hinrichts has Wauters pulled in close to control his posture.
Hinrichts wants to stand up but Wauters is controlling him.
Wauters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinrichts keeping moving, preventing Wauters from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Wauters will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Hinrichts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dieter Hinrichts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinrichts shoots in but no luck this time.
Hinrichts shoots in for a takedown but Wauters shows good takedown defense.
Wauters tries to clinch up.
Wauters wants to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hinrichts enables Wauters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hinrichts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hinrichts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wauters is controlling him.
Hinrichts looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauters prevents Hinrichts from getting back to his feet.
Hinrichts wants to sweep but no luck.
Wauters trying to control but Hinrichts is working from the bottom.

Hinrichts pushes Wauters off and gets back to his feet.
Hinrichts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wauters misses with a head kick.
Hinrichts fails to land the takedown.
Mark Wauters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Hinrichts.

Wauters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wauters stops Hinrichts from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wauters chips away with some ground and pound.

Hinrichts uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wauters scores with a push kick.
Wauters tries a head kick but it misses.
Wauters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hinrichts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wauters tries to avoid it but Hinrichts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wauters to the ground. Wauters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wauters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hinrichts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts shoots for a takedown but Wauters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wauters clinches.

Wauters manages to break the clinch.

Wauters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hinrichts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wauters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hinrichts keeps working.
Wauters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hinrichts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wauters is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wauters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wauters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hinrichts's head.
Hinrichts is trying to stand back up but Wauters is controlling him
Hinrichts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hinrichts keeping full guard, as Wauters tries to pass.
Dieter Hinrichts has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wauters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wauters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dieter Hinrichts!
Dieter Hinrichts tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serg Popoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hot Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Popoyan
vs
Dawg

200 cm
26
268 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serg Popoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hot Dawg!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popoyan throws a leg kick but Dawg moved away.
Popoyan throws a lazy right hand but Dawg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Popoyan drops Dawg with a beautiful combination! Dawg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Popoyan is looking for the KO!

Dawg is rocked!

It looks like Hot Dawg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popoyan misses with the combination.
Dawg is still on wobbly legs! Can Popoyan finish him?
Popoyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popoyan cracks Dawg with a left hook right on the temple and Dawg goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Popoyan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dawg is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serg Popoyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - The Trooper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terry
vs
Walker

185 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nigel Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terry on the side of the head.
Terry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terry, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Daniel Walker has been cut.
Terry lands a knee to the body.
Terry pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Terry landing knees to the body.
Walker looks gassed!
Terry lands with a light punch inside.
Terry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terry lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Terry obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terry.
Walker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Terry.
Good body shot from Terry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Terry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Terry.
Terry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Terry lands a nice knee to the body.
Terry scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terry crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Terry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Terry is leaning against Walker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Terry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terry crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Walker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terry landing knees to the body.
Terry lands a nice elbow.
Terry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terry digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry lands a body punch.
Terry scores with a knee to the head.
Terry lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Terry.
Terry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Terry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Terry.
Terry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
Terry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Walker is rocked!
Knees to the body from Terry.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Terry finish him?
Terry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Terry working Walker over with knees to the body.
Terry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Terry.
Terry landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry lands an uppercut.
Terry lands a right hand.
Terry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terry keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terry connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Daniel Walker's cut even more.
Terry lands a knee to the head.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Terry.
A knee to the head by Terry.
Terry working Walker over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terry lands a body shot.
Terry lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
Terry jerks Walker's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Walker drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Terry goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Terry because Walker was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nigel Terry!
A less than humble Nigel Terry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hellio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hegg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vs. The World. Hellio has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Dan Hellio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hegg
vs
Hellio

173 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

215 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Hegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hellio!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellio with a poor takedown
and Hegg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hegg sizes up Hellio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hellio throws a series of punches but Hegg avoids them all with ease.
Hegg throws a hook but Hellio avoids it easily.
Hellio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hegg counters with a right hand to the body.
Hegg throws a hook to the side of Hellio's head but Hellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hegg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lars Hegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hellio.
Hegg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellio.
Hellio swinging wildly here.
Hellio connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellio with a poor takedown
and Hegg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellio on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Hellio is rocked!
Hegg plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hellio swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hellio face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lars Hegg!
Lars Hegg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vangaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kane
vs
Vangaard

155 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Vangaard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vangaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Vangaard walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Kane thuds a left hand into Vangaard's body.
Kane lands a lovely overhand right.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Vangaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Vangaard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
Kane wants to control but Vangaard is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Vangaard sits in half guard.
Vangaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vangaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vangaard wants to pass the guard but Kane is defending well.
Kane wants to improve his position but Vangaard is controlling well.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Vangaard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vangaard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vangaard avoids the head kick by Kane.

Vangaard closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Vangaard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.

Vangaard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vangaard is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vangaard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane wants to improve his position but Vangaard is controlling well.
Vangaard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vangaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kane is trying to escape the mount.
Vangaard misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Vangaard stands up from half guard.

Vangaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane keeping full guard, as Vangaard tries to pass.
Kane can't keep his opponent in guard - Vangaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vangaard wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Vangaard controlling the action here.
Kane is staying active underneath Vangaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Vangaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane manages to get to 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!
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vangaard's guard.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Vangaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane postures up.
Vangaard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vangaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Vangaard, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Vangaard.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vangaard at a distance.
Nice cross by Kane.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Vangaard 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.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vangaard 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.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Vangaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vangaard keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vangaard is defended easily by Kane.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Vangaard gets a takedown into half guard.
Vangaard is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vangaard decides to stand up.
Kane wants to clinch up but Vangaard keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a combination. Vangaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Vangaard. Vangaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Vangaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kevin Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vangaard.
Kane tries to clinch up.

Vangaard rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kane successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vangaard has picked Kane up and slammed him! Kane can't keep hold of the triangle and Vangaard manages to pass to side control!

Vangaard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kane is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vangaard yanks on the arm and Kane is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vangaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Vangaard!
David Vangaard is the new bantamweight champion!
David Vangaard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. Vic Vantrell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Darby's chin.

Darby
vs
Vantrell

190 cm
20
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vantrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darby looks to land a left hand but Vantrell moved out of range nicely.
Vantrell looks for a takedown but Darby sprawls well.
Darby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vantrell tries a low kick but Darby avoids it.
Darby misses with a double jab.
Vantrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Darby tries to sprawl out of it but Vantrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vantrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Vantrell or perhaps it was just good defense by Darby which made him look bad.
John Darby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
Vantrell tries a low kick but Darby avoids it.
Darby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Vantrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Darby on his heels. He'll look to pass Darby's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vantrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vantrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vantrell has Darby in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Darby stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darby misses with an uppercut.
Vantrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Darby circles away.
Darby throws a looping overhand right but Vantrell ducks down to avoid it.
Vantrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vantrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darby lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vantrell throws a combination that misses
and Darby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darby lands with a nice combination. Vantrell backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darby misses with a few strikes there.
Darby works over Vantrell's head and body with a nice combination.
Vantrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice combination there by Darby.
Darby misses with the combination.
Vantrell shoots for a double leg takedown but Darby sprawls well. He's pushed Vantrell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darby misses with a looping left.
Darby clobbers Vantrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Darby as Vantrell shoots in.
Vantrell takes a swing at Darby's ribcage but misses.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darby but Darby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Darby.
Darby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vantrell doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Darby 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.

Darby connects with a body shot that sends Vantrell's belly button to the back.
Darby lands with a nice body punch.
Darby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darby scores with a decent looking hook.

Vantrell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vantrell lands in his opponent's guard.
Darby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darby wants to stand and escape but Vantrell is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darby is pulling down on Vantrell's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Darby just wasn't active enough.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darby misses with an uppercut. Vantrell saw that one coming.
Vantrell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vantrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Darby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vantrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darby tests Vantrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vantrell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darby tries to avoid it but Vantrell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darby to the ground. Darby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Darby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darby tries to bum rush Vantrell with a series of wild strikes but Vantrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darby as he jumps to the side.
Vantrell is looking to clinch but Darby is avoiding it.
Darby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vantrell shoots in but Darby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vantrell shoots in for a double leg but Darby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vantrell is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vantrell somewhat.
A right-left combo lands from Darby.
Vantrell tries for a takedown but Darby circles away easily
and Darby counters with a straight right hand.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown but Darby shows good takedown defense.
Darby thuds his right hand into Vantrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darby throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Darby coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darby lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Darby.

Vantrell is rocked!
John Darby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vantrell has a takedown stuffed.

Darby lands a big uppercut and Vantrell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vantrell looks OK. Darby waves Vantrell back to his feet!
Vantrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Darby finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vantrell shoots in for a double leg but Darby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vantrell seems to have recovered his senses.
Darby scores with a one two! Vantrell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darby gets in close and tags Vantrell with a short punch that almost sends Vantrell to the mat! Oh Vantrell is in big trouble! He turns his back on Darby, trying to create some distance but Darby rushes him, striking wildly and Vantrell goes down! The referee tackles Darby into the cage to end the fight! Darby is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Darby!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Darby thanked [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry 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
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Racaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Sinaloa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Racaza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spiderbait - Black Betty . Sinaloa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bruce Springsteen - Sinaloa Cowboys. Simon Racaza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Racaza
vs
Sinaloa

173 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

175 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!
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Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Racaza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Sinaloa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racaza looks to land a combination but Sinaloa avoids it well.
Sinaloa throws a combination. Racaza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Racaza tries to clinch up.
Racaza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Racaza tries to clinch there but Sinaloa circles away.
Sinaloa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinaloa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Racaza drives through and clinches with Sinaloa against the cage.
Sinaloa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Racaza smiles and moves away.
Sinaloa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Racaza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Racaza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinaloa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinaloa walks into a stiff left hand from Racaza.
Sinaloa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racaza was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinaloa.

Racaza clinches with his opponent.

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

Racaza has taken the fight to the clinch.

Racaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinaloa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Racaza clinches up with Sinaloa and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Racaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Racaza fails to land with a series of punches.
Racaza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sinaloa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Racaza is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sinaloa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Racaza did well to prevent Sinaloa getting side control.
Oh Racaza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Racaza is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinaloa.
Racaza seems to have got his legs back now.
Sinaloa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sinaloa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sinaloa is pressing down on Racaza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Racaza is holding on for now.
Racaza looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racaza is staying active underneath Sinaloa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Sinaloa seems to be working for a kimura but Racaza defends the submission attempt.
Sinaloa trying to control the action but Racaza is working from the bottom.
Sinaloa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Racaza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Racaza wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinaloa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Racaza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sinaloa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Racaza's thigh. Racaza counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sinaloa advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinaloa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Racaza's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sinaloa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Racaza has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sinaloa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sinaloa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Racaza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinaloa at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sinaloa wants to get back to striking at distance but Racaza won't allow it.
Racaza tries to break the clinch but Sinaloa is controlling the position.

Racaza breaks the clinch.
Miguel Sinaloa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinaloa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Racaza connects with a jab.
Racaza throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Racaza scores with a nice right hand.
Sinaloa misses with the combination.
Racaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinaloa.

Racaza rushes Sinaloa and presses him up against the cage.

Racaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Racaza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sinaloa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Racaza works the jab nicely.
Racaza scores with a punch to the head.
Racaza tries to clinch but Sinaloa moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racaza lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Racaza coming out on top.
Sinaloa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Sinaloa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racaza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinaloa is still on wobbly legs! Can Racaza finish him?
Simon Racaza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Racaza takes the fight into the clinch.

Racaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Racaza moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sinaloa! Racaza continues to tee off on Sinaloa, landing with a left and a right! Racaza connects with a right hand that leaves Sinaloa sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Racaza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Racaza!
Simon Racaza is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Simon Racaza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.