QFC Tournament 40 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sic Wit It (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silver (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.

Wit It
vs
Silver

170 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sic Wit It!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Silver!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wit It scores with a takedown into Silver's guard.

Wit It thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wit It is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silver is trying to keep Wit It in close.
Silver is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Wit It decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Wit It drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wit It loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Wit It stands up from Silver's guard - Wit It perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wit It throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wit It. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wit It misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wit It. Wit It obviously looking to wear him down.
Wit It keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wit It fails with a takedown attempt.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Matt Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wit It has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silver after a bit of a struggle.

Wit It breaks from the clinch.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wit It closes the distance and clinches.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wit It doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wit It controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wit It tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.

Wit It manages to break the clinch.

Wit It scores with a takedown into Silver's guard.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wit It is one step ahead there.
Silver wants to stand but Wit It is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wit It trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Wit It postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wit It throws a big elbow that misses.
Wit It passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Wit It is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wit It creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sic Wit It dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wit It misses with a takedown attempt - Silver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sic Wit It is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wit It looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wit It.
Wit It ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Wit It, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver swings widly with a right hand

and Wit It counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silver's guard now.
Silver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wit It puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Wit It decides to return to a standing position.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wit It's head.

It looks like Sic Wit It has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wit It has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wit It moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wit It defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Wit It uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Wit It ducks down to avoid it.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wit It avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver throws a series of punches but Wit It avoids them all with ease.
Matt Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Wit It moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wit It.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sic Wit It. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Wit It defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Wit It uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.

Wit It clinches with his opponent.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Wit It is controlling the position.
Silver prevents the takedown attempt.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silver tries to break free but Wit It pushes him back against the cage.

Wit It escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Wit It uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Silver throws a combination that misses

and Wit It counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver controls Wit It momentarily but Wit It frees himself.
Wit It sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silver's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wit It is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wit It is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silver is trying to maintain the position but Wit It is very close to passing his half guard.
Wit It slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wit It stands up over Silver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wit It pushes down on Silver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wit It is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Sic Wit It will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sic Wit It's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wit It closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silver's guard.
Silver wants to stand but Wit It is controlling the position.

Wit It decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wit It manages to avoid it.

Wit It fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Wit It persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wit It trying to control from Silver's half guard. Silver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wit It is pushing down on Silver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silver is fighting to maintain full guard but Wit It has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wit It is trying to control. Silver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wit It throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Wit It stops Silver from getting back to his feet.
Wit It lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Wit It seems content to control.
Wit It is trying to control. Silver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

We're going to have a standup here because Sic Wit It wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wit It forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
Wit It has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wit It pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wit It breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wit It keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver thows a body shot but no joy.
Wit It throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.
Wit It closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Wit It pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver throws a body punch but Wit It moves out of range.
Wit It throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wit It looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silver is trying to stand back up but Wit It is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wit It is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wit It. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wit It is working away from the top position though.
Wit It wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Sic Wit It overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver gets back to full guard.

Wit It gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Wit It moved out of range.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wit It uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Wit It moved out of range.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wit It sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Wit It tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Wit It uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Silver misses.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Wit It rushes Silver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wit It avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sic Wit It showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wit It, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Sic Wit It!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Sic Wit It!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Sic Wit It!

Sic Wit It wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Ayala Ayala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Guilherme (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.

Ayala Ayala
vs
Guilherme

158 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Ayala Ayala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilherme fails with a takedown attempt.
Ayala shoots in but Guilherme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guilherme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayala connects with an inside leg kick.
Ayala has a takedown stuffed.
Guilherme tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayala shoots in looking for a takedown but Guilherme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ayala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Ayala Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Ayala blocks the leg kick.
Guilherme moves in looking to clinch but Ayala pushes him off.
Guilherme has a takedown stuffed.
Guilherme blocks a head kick by Ayala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Guilherme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Guilherme with that takedown attempt.
Ayala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guilherme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guilherme keeps the fight on the outside.
Ayala shoots in but Guilherme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ayala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guilherme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ayala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilherme avoids it really well and circles away.

Guilherme pushes Ayala up against the cage in a clinch.
Ayala is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme wants to take the fight to the mat but Ayala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guilherme is trying to drag Ayala to the mat but Ayala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guilherme effectively controlling the action here.
Ayala tries to pull guard but Guilherme won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Guilherme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guilherme jumps guard but Ayala stands there with Guilherme around his waist. Guilherme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guilherme wants to break free but Ayala has control.

Guilherme ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guilherme no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayala trying to control the position from guard on top but Guilherme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guilherme trying to control the position.

Guilherme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ayala slips nicely into half guard.
Ayala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Guilherme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme is trying to stand back up but Ayala is controlling him
Ayala wants to stand but Guilherme has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ayala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ayala stands up out of the half guard.
Guilherme stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ayala.
Ayala is breathing heavily.
Guilherme fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ayala avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Ayala Ayala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ayala just misses with a punch to the body.
Guilherme leaves Ayala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guilherme closes the distance and clinches up with Ayala, looking for a takedown. Guilherme pushes Ayala against the cage but Ayala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ayala shoots in and drives through. Guilherme sprawls well.
Ayala avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guilherme is defended easily by Ayala.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown but Guilherme shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Ayala Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ayala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guilherme to the mat! Guilherme manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Guilherme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ayala defends it easily.

Guilherme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guilherme wants to get back to his feet but Ayala passes into half guard.
Guilherme is trying is best to control the position here.
Guilherme is not content to let Ayala control the position.
Ayala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ayala gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ayala misses with the combination.
Guilherme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guilherme somewhat.
Guilherme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guilherme circles away.
Ayala tries to clinch but Guilherme moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Guilherme or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayala which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Ayala or perhaps it was just good defense by Guilherme which made him look bad.
Ayala shoots in for a double leg but Guilherme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Guilherme drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guilherme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guilherme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guilherme jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ayala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guilherme shoots in and drives through. Ayala sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ayala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guilherme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ayala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guilherme fails with the takedown
and Guilherme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Paulo Ayala Ayala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Guilherme fails to land the takedown.
Ayala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ayala leaves Guilherme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ayala misses with a straight right.
Guilherme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ayala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ayala tries to clinch there but Guilherme circles away.

Ayala gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ayala breaks from the clinch.
Guilherme shoots in for a double leg but Ayala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paulo Ayala Ayala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Guilherme.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown but Guilherme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala blocks the body kick.
Guilherme stuffs the takedown attempt from Ayala. Ayala gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilherme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayala's waist but Ayala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilherme off to one side.
Ayala tries to clinch but Guilherme moves out of range.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guilherme connects with a looping right hand.

Guilherme moves into range and clinches up with Ayala.
Guilherme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ayala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ayala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme misses with an uppercut. Ayala saw that one coming.
Guilherme shoots in but Ayala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ayala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guilherme fails to land the takedown.
Ayala moves in looking to clinch but Guilherme pushes him off.
Ayala scores with a one two! Guilherme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paulo Ayala Ayala is winning the standup battle so far.
Guilherme misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guilherme is defended easily by Ayala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayala shoots in looking for a takedown but Guilherme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ayala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guilherme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ayala lands a head kick. Guilherme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guilherme but Guilherme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ayala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guilherme sprawls well. Guilherme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ayala gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilherme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilherme avoids it really well and circles away.
Guilherme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guilherme tests Ayala's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Guilherme closes the distance and pushes Ayala back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guilherme lands a nice shot to the body.
Guilherme drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Ayala Ayala.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ayala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Paulo Ayala Ayala!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Anderson Guilherme!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Paulo Ayala Ayala!

Paulo Ayala Ayala wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Rasputin (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.

Quid
vs
Rasputin

185 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasputin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasputin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quid is trying to drag Rasputin to the mat but Rasputin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quid fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quid is trying to pull guard but Rasputin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasputin is trying to drag Quid to the mat but Quid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Quid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasputin walks away with a smile on his face. Quid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasputin but Rasputin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rasputin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rasputin manages to break the clinch.

Quid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Quid works his way into side control.
Quid tries to score with some ground and pound. Rasputin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rasputin is looking to reverse the position.
Quid moves into full mount!
Rasputin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Quid postures up.
Rasputin is trying to reverse the position but instead Quid has taken his back - oops!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quid controls the action.
Rasputin tries to escape but Quid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Rasputin right now.
Quid gets his hands free as Rasputin looks to control.
Quid controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quid is looking for the choke from the back position but Rasputin is controlling his hands well.
Quid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rasputin's body.
Quid struggling to land strikes to the head as Rasputin covers up.
Rasputin turns into Quid and is now in his guard.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Quid.
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!
Quid has control of Rasputin's left arm, preventing Rasputin from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Quid.
Nice sprawl there from Quid as Rasputin shoots in.
Quid shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quid back to the cage. Rasputin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quid shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasputin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quid circles away.
Quid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasputin as he jumps to the side.

Quid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rasputin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Quid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rasputin misses with a takedown

and Quid counters with a single leg into guard. Rasputin didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quid stops Rasputin from standing up.
Quid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quid stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.
Quid is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Quid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Quid tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Quid moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quid.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.

Quid tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin gets through Quid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quid has Rasputin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasputin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasputin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasputin walks away with a smile on his face. Quid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rasputin has Quid up against the cage in a clinch.
Quid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quid fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rasputin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quid uses his free foot to push down on Rasputin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to lock up and control but Quid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasputin tries to improve his position but instead Quid has taken his back!
Quid trying to control.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rasputin has hold of Quid's leg, trying to break free but it's let Quid lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rasputin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Quid throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Quid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Fsth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Messi (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.

Fsth
vs
Messi

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Fsth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lionel Messi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fsth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fsth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fsth wants to clinch up but Messi keeps it at a distance.
Messi looks to land a combination but Fsth avoids it well.
A punch combination from Messi misses.
Fsth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Messi shoots for a takedown but Fsth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Messi throws a lazy head kick

and Fsth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fsth.
Messi trying to land knees to the body.

Fsth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Messi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fsth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Messi has gone for a leg lock! Fsth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Messi's guard.

Fsth drops back looking for a leg! Messi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Messi manages to kick Fsth off! Fsth jumps back into Messi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fsth wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Fsth postures up.
Fsth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Messi looking to control.
Messi keeping full guard, as Fsth tries to pass.

Messi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fsth is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi seems keen to control Fsth's posture.
Messi trying to control the position.
Fsth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Messi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fsth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Fsth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fsth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Messi on the side of the head.
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fsth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fsth forces Messi back against the cage and clinches.

Fsth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fsth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Fsth.
Fsth is breathing heavily.

Messi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fsth's guard.
Fsth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fsth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi looking to sit in guard and control but Fsth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fsth works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi has his hands clasped together around Fsth's back. He's all about the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fsth wants to take a breather but Messi is having none of it.

Fsth seems to be working for a kimura but Messi defends the submission attempt.
Messi is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fsth throwing shots but Messi is blocking nicely.
Messi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fsth is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lionel Messi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Messi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Fsth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fsth throws a nice looking combination but Messi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fsth is looking to clinch but Messi is avoiding it.
Fsth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Messi defends it nicely.
Messi throws a head kick but Fsth moves out of range.
Messi throws a low kick but Fsth avoids it.
Messi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fsth.

Fsth takes the fight into the clinch.

Fsth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fsth sprawls well. Fsth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Messi throws a series of punches but Fsth avoids them all with ease.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Fsth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Fsth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fsth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messi circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Fsth keeps him there for the moment.
Messi wants to break free but Fsth has control.

Messi breaks the clinch.
Fsth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Messi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Messi wants it to stay on the feet.
Messi looks to land a combination but Fsth avoids it well.
Messi throws a lazy head kick
and Fsth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Messi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Messi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Fsth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fsth.

Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Fsth. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fsth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Fsth is winning the standup battle so far.
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi misses with a right hand
and Fsth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Fsth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Messi looking for a takedown.
Fsth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fsth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fsth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Messi stalling in the clinch.

Fsth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fsth avoids it really well and circles away.
Fsth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a right and a left that Fsth avoids nicely.
Fsth fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fsth.
Fsth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fsth somewhat.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fsth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Joe Fsth will probably get the nod.
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!

Fsth rushes Messi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fsth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Fsth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fsth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fsth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Messi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fsth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messi somewhat.
Fsth lands a nice hook to Messi's body. Messi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fsth fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Messi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fsth doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Fsth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fsth connects with a high kick.
Fsth avoids the body shot from Messi.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Fsth moves out of range easily.
Fsth blocks the body kick.
Messi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messi shoots for a takedown but Fsth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fsth closes the distance and clinches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fsth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Messi misses.
Fsth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fsth sprawls well. Fsth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Fsth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel Messi.
Fsth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Messi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fsth but Fsth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fsth tries to clinch but Messi moves out of range.
Fsth tries to clinch there but Messi circles away.
Messi throws a lazy head kick
and Fsth counters with a good, hard body kick but Messi shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fsth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Messi sprawls well. Messi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fsth gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Messi is defended easily by Fsth.
Fsth misses with a takedown attempt - Messi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Messi throws a series of strikes that have Fsth backpedaling.
Messi leaves Fsth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fsth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fsth tries to clinch but Messi is having none of it.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fsth circles away.
Nice shot lands for Fsth.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fsth circles away.
Fsth looks to score with a jab to the body but Messi is just out of range.
Messi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fsth circles away.
Messi shoots in and drives through. Fsth sprawls well.
Fsth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Messi is fending him off so far but Fsth persists. Nope, Messi circles away and we're back to standing.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fsth tries to close the distance and clinch but Messi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Fsth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fsth 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Joe Fsth!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Joe Fsth!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Joe Fsth!

Joe Fsth wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ya da (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.

Shogun
vs
da

185 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ninja Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ya da!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

da throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shogun was covering up waiting for the punch and da finishes the takedown easily into guard.

da is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shogun has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. da is looking to defend but Shogun has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for da! Shogun pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, da taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ninja Shogun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassio Corrnachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Harrison (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.

Corrnachi
vs
Harrison

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassio Corrnachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrnachi avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison closes the distance looking to clinch

and Corrnachi moves into the clinch.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Corrnachi is controlling the position.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corrnachi prevents it.
Corrnachi holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Corrnachi jumps guard and drags Harrison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corrnachi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Corrnachi's legs - danger averted.

Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrnachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Corrnachi keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Harrison.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corrnachi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrison tries to clinch

and Corrnachi counters by clinching up.
Harrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Corrnachi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corrnachi smiles and moves away.
Cassio Corrnachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Harrison.

Corrnachi instigates a clinch.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corrnachi keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Corrnachi pulls guard successfully.
Corrnachi trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.

Harrison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corrnachi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harrison, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrnachiis looking to pass into half guard but Harrison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harrison is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to stand but Corrnachi is controlling from the bottom.
Harrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Corrnachi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrison on the ground.
Harrison trying to control but Corrnachi is working from the bottom.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Corrnachi is keeping the position.
Corrnachi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrnachi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Corrnachi keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Harrison was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Harrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corrnachi tries to avoid it but Harrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corrnachi to the ground. Corrnachi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Corrnachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corrnachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrnachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrison sprawls well. He's pushed Corrnachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corrnachi is breathing heavily.
Corrnachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrison defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Harrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Harrison as he connects with a hook.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harrison is defended easily by Corrnachi.
Corrnachi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corrnachi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corrnachi off to one side.
Corrnachi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corrnachi blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Corrnachi stuffs the takedown.
Cassio Corrnachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Harrison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
Corrnachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corrnachi shoots in but Harrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrison throws a push kick but Corrnachi slaps the foot to one side.
Harrison wants to clinch.
Harrison tries to clinch but Corrnachi moves away

and Corrnachi moves into the clinch.

Corrnachi tightens his grip and picks Harrison up, before dumping him to the ground. Harrison manages to land in guard.
Corrnachi stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison.

Harrison has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Corrnachi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harrison has tightened it up now! Corrnachi 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 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Harrison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shanir Shackioorhan (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.

Johnson
vs
Shackioorhan

183 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shanir Shackioorhan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackioorhan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Shackioorhan dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Shackioorhan fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Shackioorhan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Shackioorhan avoids them all with ease.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanir Shackioorhan.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Shackioorhan avoids them all with ease.
Shackioorhan dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Shackioorhan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shackioorhan dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Shackioorhan's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Shackioorhan avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a hook. Shackioorhan ducked under it nicely.
Shackioorhan shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Shackioorhan closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Shackioorhan pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackioorhan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Shackioorhan's shoulder, as Shackioorhan tries to avoid the shot.
Shackioorhan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to bum rush Shackioorhan with a series of wild strikes but Shackioorhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackioorhan fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shackioorhan. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Shackioorhan with a series of wild strikes but Shackioorhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Shackioorhan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Shackioorhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Shackioorhan backs away looking to recover.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shackioorhan's head backwards.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackioorhan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shackioorhan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shackioorhan.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Shackioorhan shoots in but no luck this time.
Shackioorhan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shackioorhan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shackioorhan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
No luck for Shackioorhan with that takedown attempt.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackioorhan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson throws a right and a left that Shackioorhan avoids nicely.
Shackioorhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shackioorhan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shackioorhan is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Shackioorhan with a series of wild strikes but Shackioorhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanir Shackioorhan.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shackioorhan dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Shackioorhan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shackioorhan.
Shackioorhan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Johnson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Shackioorhan shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shackioorhan fails with the takedown.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Shackioorhan ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Shackioorhan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shackioorhan tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackioorhan shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Shackioorhan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Shackioorhan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shackioorhan defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shackioorhan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shackioorhan is defended easily by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackioorhan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Shackioorhan avoids them all with ease.
Shackioorhan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shackioorhan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shackioorhan off to one side.
Shackioorhan has a takedown stuffed.
Shackioorhan dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Shackioorhan's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Johnson dominated that second round.
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!

Shackioorhan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shackioorhan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson misses the jab.
Thomas Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackioorhan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Shackioorhan shoots in.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackioorhan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Shackioorhan closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Shackioorhan pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanir Shackioorhan.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shackioorhan gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Shackioorhan has a takedown stuffed.

Shackioorhan shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.

Shackioorhan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Shackioorhan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shackioorhan is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shackioorhan to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanir Shackioorhan!