A.O.R.G 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firco Nowack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nowack
vs
Jackson

196 cm
29
240 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

220 cm
30
262 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Firco Nowack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Nowack.
Nowack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowack quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Nowack makes his way to full guard, as Jackson worked for a kimura.
Jackson stays in close to Nowack's body and controls the position.
Nowack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowack tries to get out of the position.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nowack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Nowack in his guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nowack from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowack prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

We're going to have a standup here because Firco Nowack wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Nowack thows a body shot but no joy.
Nowack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Nowack instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Nowack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Nowack.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Nowack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firco Nowack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Nowack.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowack tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Nowack throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Nowack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Nowack moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Firco Nowack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nowack fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
A head kick misses from Nowack.
Nowack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowack. Nowack obviously looking to wear him down.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Nowack.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Nowack landing knees to the body.
Nowack crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowack prevents the takedown attempt.
Firco Nowack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Nowack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowack working Jackson over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowack has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Nowack keeps him there for the moment.

Nowack breaks from the clinch.
Nowack connects with a solid leg kick.

Nowack forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Nowack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Nowack breaks the clinch.
Nowack throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.

It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nowack.
Nowack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Nowack rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.

Nowack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowack.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nowack.
Nowack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firco Nowack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nowack lands a slapping body shot.

Jackson rushes Nowack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Nowack pushes him back against the cage.
Nowack scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Nowack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nowack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Nowack.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nowack moves into the clinch successfully.

Nowack breaks from the clinch.
Nowack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Nowack.
Nowack throws a head kick that misses.
Nowack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Nowack misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Nowack avoids it well.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nowack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nowack scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowack stalling.

Nowack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nowack!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowack.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Nowack counters with a nice leg kick.
Nowack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowack. Nowack obviously looking to wear him down.
Nowack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowack throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.

Nowack rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nowack crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
A short right from Nowack on the inside.
Nice elbow from Nowack.

Nowack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowack is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Nowack.
Nowack tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nowack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Nowack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nowack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nowack, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowack throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nowack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowack throws a head kick that misses.
Nowack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nowack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nowack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nowack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nowack throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nowack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That has opened up Shane Jackson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Nowack.
Nowack scores with a leg kick.
Nowack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nowack.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack throws a head kick that misses.

Nowack clinches.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nowack lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nowack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nowack. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Nowack misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowack scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Nowack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nowack delivers a nice body kick.
Nowack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firco Nowack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nowack scores with a spinning back kick!
Nowack punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nowack.
Nowack tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Shane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nowack.
Nowack lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowack quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Nowack is blocking nicely.
Nowack manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to control from the top but Nowack keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowack has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Nowack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nowack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firco Nowack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nowack scores with a nice body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

Nowack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowack scores with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a hook.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Nowack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nowack's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Nowack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Nowack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shane Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Firco Nowack wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nowack. That's going to slow Jackson down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack moves out of range of the strikes.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Nowack. Nowack maintains the clinch.
Nowack putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to drag Nowack to the mat but Nowack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Firco Nowack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Nowack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowack keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Nowack scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firco Nowack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowack just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Firco Nowack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowack, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Firco Nowack!
Firco Nowack managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, $10, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerwazy Guz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronkowski has chosen I Wanna Gronk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Guz
vs
Gronkowski

178 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
153 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerwazy Guz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Gronkowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronkowski digs a good hook to Guz's body.
A head kick misses from Gronkowski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gronkowski!

It looks like Gerwazy Guz has been cut.
Guz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rob Gronkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gronkowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gronkowski cracks a nice hook into Guz's ribs.
Guz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Rob Gronkowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gronkowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guz moves out of range as Gronkowski strikes.
Good shot there by Gronkowski.
Gronkowski ducks under a wild hook from Guz.
Some wild striking there from Guz.
Gronkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guz.
Gronkowski throws a shot from downtown. Guz moves away and avoids it.
Guz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guz misses with a series of wild punches.
Guz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gronkowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gronkowski manages to avoid it.
Gronkowski misses the jab.
Gronkowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guz's head backwards.
Gronkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guz throws a series of punches but Gronkowski moves out of range.
Gronkowski scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guz. Gronkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guz is looking to wear down Gronkowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gronkowski throws a right hand that Guz ducks under and follows up with a left that Guz also avoids with ease.
Guz misses with the combination.
Guz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gronkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gronkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guz.
Gronkowski misses with a double jab
and Guz counters with a straight right hand.
Gronkowski feints a jab promting Guz to slip. Gronkowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Guz.
Guz throws a jab when Gronkowski was well out of range.
Guz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gronkowski.
Gronkowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gronkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gronkowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gronkowski's head.
Gronkowski throws a body kick that misses.
Guz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Gronkowski is rocked!
Guz cracks Gronkowski on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gronkowski falls backwards against the cage. Guz follows up with more strikes that drop Gronkowski to his knees. Guz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gronkowski! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Guz!
Gerwazy Guz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Taranowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taranowski's choice of entrance music: Misfits - Die, Die My Darling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Taranowski

176 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Taranowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taranowski misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Taranowski fails to land.
Silva has Taranowski pressed against the cage, preventing Taranowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Taranowski breaks the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up.

Taranowski drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Felix Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Taranowski.

Silva gets control of Taranowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taranowski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taranowski.

Taranowski drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Taranowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taranowski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Silva jumps into guard, dragging Taranowski to the mat.
Taranowski is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taranowski wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taranowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranowski cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Taranowski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva 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.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranowski wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand but Taranowski is controlling the position.
Taranowski throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taranowski's guard. Nice move by Silva!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taranowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva stops Taranowski from standing up.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops Taranowski from standing up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Taranowski keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Felix Silva just wasn't active enough.
Taranowski tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranowski fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Felix Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva tries for a takedown but Taranowski circles away easily
letting Taranowski counter with a right hand.
Taranowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranowski is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranowski's waist but Taranowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Felix Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva looks to clinch

and Taranowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taranowski.
Taranowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Taranowski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Silva stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Taranowski has managed to clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Taranowski stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranowski misses with the head strike.
Taranowski working aggressively here.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Taranowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Taranowski is blocking nicely.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Taranowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Taranowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Taranowski is controlling him.
Taranowski tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeps control of Taranowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taranowski pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Taranowski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taranowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva controlling Taranowski's posture.
Felix Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taranowski pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is pressing down on Taranowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva looking to control.
Silva is pulling down on Taranowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Taranowski, at least for the moment.
Taranowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Taranowski gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Taranowski moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Taranowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Silva pulls Taranowski into guard.
Taranowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Taranowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Taranowski tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Taranowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Taranowski taking a breather.
Taranowski fails to pull guard.
Taranowski jumps guard but Silva stands there with Taranowski around his waist. Taranowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taranowski!

Taranowski bucks up and throws Silva to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Taranowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Taranowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taranowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Taranowski.
Taranowski tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva leaves Taranowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch there but Taranowski circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Taranowski as Silva shoots in.

Taranowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Taranowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taranowski walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Taranowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Taranowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taranowski wants to break the clinch but can't.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Taranowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taranowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Taranowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva wants to control the position but Taranowski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranowski prevents Silva from standing back up.
Taranowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranowski.
Taranowski thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranowski throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taranowski wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taranowski throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taranowski's guard. Nice move by Silva!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva postures up in Taranowski's guard and throws a big left but Taranowski blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Taranowski.
I think Taranowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Taranowski!
A victorious Michal Taranowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rold
vs
Chambers

168 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers clinches.
Rold is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Chambers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rold is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Rold won't let him.
Chambers is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Chambers.

Chambers closes the distance and pushes Rold back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold being controlled against the cage.

Chambers drags the fight down to the ground.

Chambers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rold misses with a series of wild punches.

Chambers drives through and clinches with Rold against the cage.
Chambers dodges an elbow strike from Rold.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chambers as Rold tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Chambers.
Chambers stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to stall but Chambers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rold backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chambers clinches up against the cage.
Rold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chambers works on Rold's body with a couple of short punches.

Chambers jumps into guard, dragging Rold to the mat.
Rold prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Rold trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chambers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rold tries to stand but Chambers is controlling from the bottom.
Chambers wants to stand but Rold is controlling the position.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enrique Rold wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Rold on that attempt.
A big left from Rold misses.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chambers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rold, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Chambers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Chambers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rold trying to hold on to Chambers's head to control him but Chambers postures up.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rold looks to land a combination but Chambers avoids it well.
Rold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rold misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Enrique Rold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rold throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
Charles Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chambers rushes Rold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rold is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chambers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rold wants a takedown but no success here.

Chambers breaks from the clinch.
Chambers tries to bum rush Rold with a series of wild strikes but Rold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chambers. That did some damage!
Chambers misses with the combination.

Chambers clinches up with Rold and pushes him back against the cage.

Chambers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rold is looking to control Chambers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rold avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Enrique Rold.
Rold throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Chambers clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rold is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Rold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chambers manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Rold stops Chambers from standing up.
Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Rold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chambers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chambers, who protects the arm well.

Rold decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rold dives in and grabs Chambers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes down on Rold's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers tries to bum rush Rold with a series of wild strikes but Rold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chambers instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Chambers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chambers pushes Rold up against the cage in a clinch.

Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chambers connects with a body shot that sends Rold's belly button to the back.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rold throws a body kick that misses.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rold manages to avoid it.
Rold scores with a head kick. Chambers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rold connects with an inside leg kick.
Rold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chambers was well out of range. Poor timing from Rold.
Rold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chambers avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rold gets tackled into the cage by Chambers. Chambers maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chambers.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Rold.

Chambers breaks the clinch.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chambers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chambers wants it to stay on the feet.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rold circles away quickly and effectively.
Rold delivers a nice body kick.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers clinches up with Rold and pushes him back against the cage.
Rold trying to stall but Chambers improves his position.

Chambers pulls guard successfully.
Rold works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Rold is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rold tries to pass to full mount but Chambers defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold stops Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rold thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.

Rold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rold.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rold stops Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Rold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.

Rold is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rold to get the leverage.

Rold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chambers tries to kick Rold off but Rold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rold throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Rold thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rold maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chambers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rold has cracked it and Chambers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enrique Rold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osea Divisor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Divisor has chosen Break You by Drowning Pool as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Osea Divisor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jane
vs
Divisor

176 cm
18
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mary Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osea Divisor!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jane scores with a takedown into Divisor's guard.

Jane has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Divisor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jane is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Divisor pulls down on the head and he's put Jane to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Osea Divisor!
After the fight, Osea Divisor 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.