VFF 34: Jones vs Jackson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Jarzynka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ruff ryders' anthem. Dillon Weber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tomi Jarzynka's chin.

Jarzynka
vs
Weber

185 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

173 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Jarzynka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber throws a head kick that misses.
Weber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarzynka.
Jarzynka dives in and grabs Weber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weber pushes down on Jarzynka's head and hops out.
Weber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weber stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarzynka. Jarzynka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Jarzynka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jarzynka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Weber jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jarzynka passes into half guard.
Weber wants to get back to his feet.
Jarzynka tries to pass to full mount but Weber defends it.
Weber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jarzynka. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Weber pushes Jarzynka off looking to stand but Jarzynka dives back in and keeps control.

Jarzynka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weber is just riding it out for now. Jarzynka eventually gives up the hold.

Jarzynka is working for a submission of some sort.
Weber is trying to stand up here but Jarzynka is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber tries to kick Jarzynka off in order to stand up. Jarzynka Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Weber gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Weber really wants to buck Jarzynka off and get back to his feet.

Jarzynka get's back to his feet.
Weber throws a one two combo.
Weber looks gassed!

Jarzynka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Weber!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jarzynka with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jarzynka is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jarzynka shoots and misses

and Weber counters by clinching up.

Jarzynka breaks from the clinch.
Weber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarzynka's waist but Jarzynka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weber off to one side.
Weber stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarzynka. Jarzynka gets slowly back to his feet.

Jarzynka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Weber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Weber is looking to get back to his feet here but Jarzynka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Weber's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jarzynka is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Weber taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jarzynka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomi Jarzynka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christer Fugelsang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Padilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilha has chosen Superman - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fugelsang
vs
Padilha

188 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christer Fugelsang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Padilha!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Padilha wants it to stay on the feet.
Padilha misses with a double jab.
Fugelsang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fugelsang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Padilha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fugelsang somewhat.
Padilha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fugelsang circles away quickly and effectively.

Fugelsang drops Padilha with a left and a right! Oh, Padilha is hurt - Fugelsang dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Leandro Padilha has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fugelsang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fugelsang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Fugelsang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Padilha is trying to buck Fugelsang off.

Fugelsang is working to tighten is grip on Padilha's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Padilha has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fugelsang is really squeezing tight and eventually Padilha passes out! Fugelsang breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christer Fugelsang!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam De Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Wranch Hammer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hammer
vs
De Wolf

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

160 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam De Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.

Wolf clinches.

Wolf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Wolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam De Wolf.

Wolf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wolf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam De Wolf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammer tries to clinch up.

Wolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolf showed some decent athleticism there.
Wolf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
Wranch Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam De Wolf.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wolf has eaten all the pies!
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Wolf looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam De Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries to clinch

and Wolf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammer's guard now.
Wolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Wolf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sam De Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam De Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam De Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.

Hammer tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Wolf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
Wolf controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a couple of short strikes.
Wolf lands with some strikes.
Wolf controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam De Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wolf pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Wolf avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammer.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Hammer crunches a lovely knee into Wolf's ribcage.
Hammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer lands a damaging elbow.
Wolf has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wranch Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam De Wolf.
Hammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Wolf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hammer regains guard immediately.
Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wolf sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt.
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!
Hammer tries to clinch up

so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam De Wolf wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hammer moves to clinch but Wolf breaks away
and Wolf counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Sam De Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammer enables Wolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam De Wolf!
An out of breath Sam De Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charobi Mac D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maruder Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stary Olsa - Litvin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maruder Newman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mac D
vs
Newman

188 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

191 cm
24
194 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charobi Mac D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruder Newman !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac D dips to his left and cracks Newman with an uppercut!

It looks like Maruder Newman has been cut.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac D swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac D keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newman .
Mac D swinging wildly here.
Charobi Mac D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac D lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac D feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac D counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charobi Mac D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruder Newman .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac D throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac D defends it nicely.
Mac D throws a left and a right that both miss

and Newman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newman trying to control but Mac D is working from the bottom.
Mac D is looking to stand up but Newman isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman wants to control from the top but Mac D keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maruder Newman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mac D scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mac D as Newman shoots in.
Mac D fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac D keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mac D misses with a wild combination.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charobi Mac D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac D as he avoids it easily.
Mac D misses with a wild combination.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Mac D sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac D lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newman looks gassed!
Mac D listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Mac D catches Newman right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up Maruder Newman 's cut even more.
Mac D scores with the left hand. Newman knows he should have avoided that one.
Mac D misses with a two punch combination.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac D.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac D but Mac D pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt - Mac D sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac D's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newman under the eye.
Newman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mac D sizes up Newman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The cut above Maruder Newman 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Oooooh!!! Mac D has knocked Newman down with a huge combo! Mac D steps away and waves a wobbly Newman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Newman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac D dances in with a quick combination. Newman is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mac D snaps Newman 's head back. Newman stumbles backwards against the cage. Mac D steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Newman 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Newman just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charobi Mac D!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nas Ft. Puffy - Hate Me Now. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

James
vs
Clark

189 cm
31
215 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

190 cm
26
223 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Clark!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clark darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Clark's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Clark pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James takes Clark's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clark is in trouble.

James is persistently looking for the submission but Clark is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
James is hanging on to Clark's back as he tries to escape.
James trying to control momentarily.

James working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Clark is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and James has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Clark taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick James!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die by the drop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burns
vs
Van Graaf

194 cm
20
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
257 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Ruud Van Graaf has been cut.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Van Graaf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Van Graaf persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Graaf.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a low kick but Van Graaf avoids it.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Graaf'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!
That kick from Burns tenderised Van Graaf's leg. Van Graaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Graaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Graaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns punishes Van Graaf's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Graaf looks gassed!
Van Graaf checks a low kick from Burns.
Van Graaf throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Van Graaf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Graaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Graaf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
William Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Van Graaf.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Van Graaf is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Van Graaf down.
Burns digs a good body shot into Van Graaf's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Graaf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Graaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Van Graaf flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Van Graaf is out cold! Burns holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Burns!
A relieved looking William Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gon Jai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saruwatari
vs
Jai

186 cm
26
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Torment Fightwear

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gon Jai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jai scores with a nice strike.
No luck for Jai with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saruwatari as he jumps to the side.
Jai tries a head kick but it misses.
Saruwatari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saruwatari sprawls well. Saruwatari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gon Jai.
Jai closes the distance and clinches up with Saruwatari, looking for a takedown. Jai pushes Saruwatari against the cage but Saruwatari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saruwatari connects with a jab.

Saruwatari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Saruwatari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saruwatari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jai tries to pull guard but Saruwatari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saruwatari misses with a punch to the body.
Jai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saruwatari to keep the fight standing.
Jai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saruwatari walks away with a smile on his face. Jai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jai fails with the takedown.
Jai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jai looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Saruwatari as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Gon Jai has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari lands a nice shot that snaps Jai's head back.
Kaito Saruwatari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saruwatari throws a head kick but Jai moves out of range.
Crunch! Saruwatari slams his shin into Jai's torso.
Saruwatari scores with a head kick.
Saruwatari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saruwatari thows a body shot but no joy.
Saruwatari misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jai shoots in for a takedown but Saruwatari shows good takedown defense.
Jai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saruwatari is looking to slow Jai down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Jai misses.

Saruwatari moves into the clinch.
Jai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saruwatari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jai.
A right hook to the body lands for Saruwatari.
Saruwatari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jai or not.
A short body shot lands from Saruwatari as the two fighters clinch.
Saruwatari lands with a right to the head.
Saruwatari works on Jai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Saruwatari.
A short body shot lands from Saruwatari as the two fighters clinch.
Saruwatari misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is leaning against Jai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Saruwatari.
A shot in the inside from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jai backwards.
Saruwatari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saruwatari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saruwatari creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jai with a big uppercut! Jai tries to clinch up but Saruwatari pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jai to the mat! Jai covers up and Saruwatari unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaito Saruwatari!
Kaito Saruwatari really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Torment Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moraes comes to the cage accompanied by Revelação - Tá Escrito. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moraes
vs
Yanar

178 cm
23
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendo Yanar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yanar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moraes is working to get back to half guard.
Yanar avoids the attempt from Moraes to control.
Moraes is desperately trying to improve his position but Yanar has a good base and remains in mount.
Yanar avoids the attempt from Moraes to control.
Yanar raining down shots from the mount!
Moraes is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar looking to control but Moraes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moraes can't escape the position.
Moraes is working hard here to advance position.
Moraes tries to lock up and control but Yanar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moraes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moraes working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moraes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yanar landing strikes from the mount.

Moraes is rocked!

It looks like Sergio Moraes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yanar landing strikes from the mount and Moraes is in trouble!
Oh Moraes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Yanar! Moraes is hurt baaadly! Yanar is firing away with more strikes - Moraes is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Yanar!
Kendo Yanar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deftones - Feiticeira. Moti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - We Right Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Learmont
vs
Moti

184 cm
20
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Learmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Moti!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont connects with a solid leg kick.
Moti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Learmont looks to land a combination. Moti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Learmont does no damage.
Moti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Learmont.
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephen Learmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moti swings for the body but Learmont moves out of range.
Moti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Learmont.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Learmont scores with a leg kick.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Learmont connects with an inside leg kick.
Learmont misses with a head kick.
Moti slips a jab and a cross from Learmont.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Learmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Learmont finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Learmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moti takes a swing at Learmont's ribcage but misses.
Moti thows a body shot but no joy.
Learmont throws a series of punches but Moti avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Learmont.
Learmont lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moti blocks a low kick nicely.
Learmont throws a right and a left that Moti avoids nicely.
Learmont lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Learmont fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Learmont.
Learmont misses with a wild combination.
Learmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Learmont tries to land a front kick but Moti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Learmont feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moti's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Learmont throws a nice looking combination but Moti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Learmont looks to land a combination. Moti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Learmont rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moti dodges the punch combination from Learmont.
Moti shoots in and drives through. Learmont sprawls well.
A combination from Learmont does no damage.
Learmont lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Learmont gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Learmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Learmont misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Moti with that takedown attempt.
Learmont scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Learmont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a body kick.
Learmont misses with a kick to the body.
Learmont is working the combinations to good effect here.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Learmont buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Learmont.
Learmont misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Learmont lands a two punch combo.
Learmont misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Learmont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Learmont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Learmont scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moti dodges the punch combination from Learmont.
A combination from Learmont does no damage.
Moti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Learmont fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moti is out of range.
Learmont shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moti eats them both and turns towards Learmont to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Learmont swinging wildly here.
Learmont closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Learmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Learmont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Learmont misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Learmont.
Learmont throws a series of punches but Moti moves out of range.
Moti swings for the body but Learmont moves out of range.
Moti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Learmont.
Learmont fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Learmont lands with a straight right. Moti didn't see that one coming.
Learmont lands a head kick. Moti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Learmont does no damage.
Moti fails with the takedown.
Moti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Learmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Moti.
Stephen Learmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learmont feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Motis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Learmont.
Learmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Learmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Learmont pushes Moti away with a front kick.
Learmont thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moti if he has to take too many more of those.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Learmont but Learmont pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Learmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Learmont fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Learmont. Those never looked like landing.
Moti dodges the punch combination from Learmont.
Moti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Learmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Moti.
Learmont lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Learmont tests Moti's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Learmont throws a series of punches but Moti moves out of range.
Learmont throws a series of punches but Moti avoids them all with ease.
Learmont connects with a jab.
Moti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Learmont has got the better of the exchanges.
Learmont moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Learmont tries to bum rush Moti with a series of wild strikes but Moti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick
and Moti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Learmont dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moti misses with a body shot.
A combination from Learmont does no damage.
Learmont misses with a low kick.
Stephen Learmont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Learmont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Learmont throws a right and a left that Moti avoids nicely.
Moti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moti fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Learmont.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Learmont misses with the combination.
Moti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Learmont manages to avoid it.
Moti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Learmont.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Learmont finds it's way round the side to connect with Moti's head.
Learmont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Learmont swinging wildly here.

Moti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Learmont is squirming around, avoiding Moti's attempts to control the action.

Moti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Learmont has worked his arm free - good work by Learmont!
Stephen Learmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Moti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Learmont has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moti trying to control the position but Learmont is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Learmont, who protects the arm well.
Learmont struggling a bit here.
Moti is looking to take a break and control but Learmont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Moti is trying to get an arm triangle but Learmont is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moti has an Americana. Learmont didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Moti is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Moti hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Moti!
After winning the bout, Jon Moti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The Return of Ringo. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music. Apollo Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Jackson

187 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Torment Fightwear

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Jackson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Peter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jones 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.

Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Peter Jones has been cut.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jones is rocked!
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Jackson follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Jackson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Jackson!
Apollo Jackson took some time post fight to say the following; 'VFF, thank you for the opportunity. I will be back in Amsterdam one day.'.