A.O.R.G. 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Van Thuan Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ophas Iamsaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamsaard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Orono Wor Petchpun Highlight. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Thuan Dang
vs
Iamsaard

160 cm
28
135 lbs
3 - 7 - 1

175 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Thuan Dang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophas Iamsaard!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iamsaard looks to land a combination but Thuan Dang avoids it well.
Iamsaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iamsaard throws a head kick that misses
and Thuan Dang counters with a three punch combo that has Iamsaard backing up. Iamsaard nods at Thuan Dang to acknowledge the strikes.
Thuan Dang misses the shot to the body.
Iamsaard misses with an uppercut.
Thuan Dang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thuan Dang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thuan Dang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thuan Dang duly obliges.
Iamsaard lands with a slapping head kick.
Thuan Dang thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Thuan Dang. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard throws a big shot that misses.
Thuan Dang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iamsaard wants to clinch up but Thuan Dang keeps it at a distance.
Iamsaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thuan Dang avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang fails to land with a series of punches.
Iamsaard throws a combination that misses
and Thuan Dang counters with a right hand to the body.
Thuan Dang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iamsaard in his tracks.
Thuan Dang scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thuan Dang. Iamsaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iamsaard misses with a double jab
and Thuan Dang counters with a series of strikes. Iamsaard will be more careful next time no doubt.

Iamsaard is rocked!
Thuan Dang batters Iamsaard with a massive right followed by a huge left! Iamsaard is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Thuan Dang lands a final crushing right hand to drop Iamsaard to the mat with a gruesome thud! Thuan Dang is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Van Thuan Dang!
After winning the bout, Van Thuan Dang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

De Ertu
vs
Mendoza

185 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolas De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendoza.
Mendoza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Ertu looks for a takedown but Mendoza sprawls well.
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lunges at De Ertu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Ertu's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Ertu checks a leg kick.

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

De Ertu is rocked!

It looks like Nicolas De Ertu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ertu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh De Ertu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Mendoza.
De Ertu misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Ertu walks into a stiff left hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza walks forward and throws a big overhand right! De Ertu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mendoza swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from De Ertu's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Mendoza!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sap De Aardwortel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sap De Aardwortel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

De Aardwortel
vs
Muszyna

175 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sap De Aardwortel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Muszyna. No joy for De Aardwortel on that attempt.
De Aardwortel staying out of range there.
Muszyna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muszyna digs a good hook to De Aardwortel's body.
Muszyna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Aardwortel back to the cage. Muszyna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Aardwortel takes one to the chin there.
De Aardwortel shoots in but no luck this time.
Muszyna lands a body shot.
Muszyna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muszyna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

De Aardwortel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muszyna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Aardwortel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Aardwortel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Aardwortel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muszyna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Aardwortel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Aardwortel trying to control the position from guard on top but Muszyna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muszyna is trying to keep De Aardwortel in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sap De Aardwortel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muszyna throws a jab when De Aardwortel was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Muszyna there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muszyna.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muszyna. De Aardwortel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muszyna misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Aardwortel is defended easily by Muszyna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sap De Aardwortel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muszyna but Muszyna pushes him off and we're back to square one.

De Aardwortel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muszyna is trying to defend but De Aardwortel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Aardwortel controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Aardwortel.
De Aardwortel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Muszyna to regain full guard.
De Aardwortel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Aardwortel postures up in Muszyna's guard and throws a big left but Muszyna blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Aardwortel throws a big elbow that misses.
Muszyna is looking to sweep but instead, De Aardwortel has passed into half guard.
Muszyna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Aardwortel thows a huge punch but Muszyna dodges it nicely.
De Aardwortel is keen to just control but Muszyna is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muszyna is looking for a sweep. De Aardwortel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Aardwortel throwing shots but Muszyna is blocking nicely.
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 Sap De Aardwortel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Aardwortel shoots for a takedown but Muszyna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muszyna is looking to land body kicks.
Muszyna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Aardwortel at a distance.
Muszyna misses with a wild combination.
Muszyna works the jab nicely.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown but Muszyna shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Muszyna.
Muszyna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muszyna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muszyna looks to score with a jab to the body but De Aardwortel is just out of range.
Muszyna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muszyna wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sap De Aardwortel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muszyna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Muszyna. No joy for De Aardwortel on that attempt.
Muszyna lands a nice looking body shot.
De Aardwortel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Aardwortel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muszyna throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Muszyna.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muszyna but Muszyna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muszyna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muszyna feints a jab promting De Aardwortel to slip. Muszyna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Aardwortel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of De Aardwortel 's head but he takes it in his stride.

De Aardwortel is rocked!
Muszyna throws an overhand right that drops De Aardwortel like a sack of potatoes! Muszyna dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cechini Muszyna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietkriek Gumbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Malaki
vs
Gumbi

182 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

169 cm
28
135 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietkriek Gumbi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumbi. Malaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumbi misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumbi, right into the meat.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki.
Malaki connects with a crisp jab.
Gumbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaki.
Malaki lands a right hook to the body.
Malaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malaki throws a shot from downtown. Gumbi moves away and avoids it.
Malaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gumbi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumbi, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumbi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Malaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malaki.
Malaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Gumbi slams his shin into Malaki's torso.
A good leg kick by Gumbi.
Gumbi cracks Malaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gumbi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumbi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gumbi misses its intended target.
Gumbi throws out a loose jab but Malaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Gumbi.
Gumbi lands the left hand.
Malaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Malaki is rocked!
Gumbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaki manages to avoid it.
A combination from Malaki does no damage.
Pietkriek Gumbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaki throws a series of punches but Gumbi avoids them all with ease.
Malaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Malaki.
Gumbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumbi misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Malaki gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Malaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Malaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Malaki does no damage.
Malaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gumbi's head.
Gumbi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Malaki avoids the body shot from Gumbi.
Malaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Gumbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malaki misses with a double jab
and Gumbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumbi swings for the body but Malaki moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumbi misses with a straight left.
Jab by Gumbi.
Malaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumbi. Gumbi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Malaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Malaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumbi jabs Malaki right on the nose. Malaki blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Malaki.
Malaki lands a right hook to the body.
Gumbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumbi finds it's way round the side to connect with Malaki's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki jabs Gumbi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gumbi looks to land a right hand but Malaki moved out of range.
Malaki catches Gumbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Gumbi tries to bum rush Malaki with a series of wild strikes but Malaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Malaki misses.
Gumbi misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumbi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malaki is out of range.
Malaki throws a hook to the side of Gumbi's head but Gumbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaki throws a right and a left that Gumbi avoids nicely.
Malaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gumbi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaki.
Sloppy strikes from Gumbi. Those never looked like landing.
Gumbi blocks a jab.
Malaki slips under a jab from Gumbi.
Gumbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gumbi connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumbi throws a right and a left that Malaki avoids nicely.
Malaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gumbi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaki.
Malaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumbi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malaki on the side of the head.
Gumbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gumbi misses with a low kick.
Yancy Malaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gumbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaki moves away.
Gumbi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malaki scores with a nice head shot.
Gumbi connects with a body shot.
Malaki with a nice cross.
Malaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malaki misses with a double jab.
Gumbi throws a head kick but Malaki moves out of range.
Gumbi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gumbi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malaki works Gumbi's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumbi lands a nice shot that snaps Malaki's head back.
Pietkriek Gumbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumbi can pounce on him.
Malaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Gumbi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malaki.
Malaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumbi throws a shot from downtown. Malaki moves away and avoids it.
Gumbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gumbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malaki. That did some damage!
Gumbi punishes Malaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Malaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malaki misses with an uppercut.
Malaki slips a jab and a cross from Gumbi.
Gumbi slips a jab and a cross from Malaki.
Gumbi feints a jab promting Malaki to slip. Gumbi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gumbi misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaki misses with a low kick as Gumbi jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumbi lands a leg kick that knocks Malaki off balance momentarily.
Gumbi throws a hook but Malaki blocks it.
Malaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumbi.
Gumbi misses with a looping left.
Malaki throws a jab when Gumbi was well out of range.
Gumbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gumbi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaki.
Gumbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaki.
Gumbi lands a glancing blow to the side of Malaki's head.
Malaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gumbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaki slips a jab and a cross from Gumbi.
Malaki is looking to clinch.
A big left from Gumbi misses.
Malaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumbi.
Gumbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumbi blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki walks into a left hand.
A big right from Gumbi misses.
Malaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gumbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaki.
Malaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gumbi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gumbi.
Malaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaki misses with a left hand
and Gumbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaki throws a low kick, looking for Gumbi's leg but Gumbi calmly moves out of range.
Malaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaki misses with a two punch combination.
Gumbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
Gumbi slips a jab from Malaki.
Gumbi throws a front kick that sends Malaki stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Malaki.
Malaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumbi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumbi throws a sloppy body shot
and Malaki counters with a straight right hand.
Gumbi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gumbi lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gumbi. That's going to slow Malaki down.
Gumbi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gumbi throws a shot to the body.
Gumbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gumbi misses with a few strikes there.
Gumbi lands with a straight right. Malaki didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Gumbi.
Malaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Gumbi tenderised Malaki's leg. Malaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumbi. Gumbi obviously looking to wear him down.
Gumbi looks to land a combination but Malaki avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumbi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietkriek Gumbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gumbi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Malaki.
Gumbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaki moves away.
Gumbi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumbi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaki 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.
Gumbi misses with a wild combination.
Malaki ducks under a wild hook from Gumbi.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumbi misses the target.
Malaki lands with a nice body punch.
Malaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gumbi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gumbi lands a right hook to the body.
Gumbi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gumbi.
A head kick misses from Gumbi.
Gumbi walks into a jab.
Gumbi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malaki loads up on a big right hand but Gumbi slips the punch.
Malaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Malaki misses.
Malaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gumbi. Malaki shrugs it off though.
Gumbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gumbi. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumbi misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Gumbi misses.
Malaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumbi. Gumbi obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumbi throws a right and a left that Malaki avoids nicely.
Malaki throws a one two combo.
Gumbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gumbi duly obliges.
Malaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malaki throws a combination. Gumbi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gumbi misses with a body shot.
Gumbi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malaki under the eye.
Gumbi throws a lazy right hand but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Malaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gumbi's guard.
Malaki controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Yancy Malaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Malaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gumbi cracks Malaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gumbi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Gumbi as he checks the leg kick.
Malaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Malaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malaki taking a breather here.
Yancy Malaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gumbi to his feet.
Malaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gumbi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malaki eats them both and turns towards Gumbi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gumbi, right into the meat.
Gumbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumbi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pietkriek Gumbi.
I've got Gumbi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

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

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Jonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jonsen
vs
Hunt

200 cm
27
191 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Jonsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jonsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jonsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hunt drives through and clinches with Jonsen against the cage.
Jonsen prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Jonsen looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Jonsen.
Jonsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jonsen backwards.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jonsen after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt tries to stall but Jonsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt tries to circle away but Jonsen has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jonsen.
Jonsen tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Jonsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Jonsen missing with knees to the body.
Jonsen with a knee to the head.
Jonsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jonsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonsen lands a knee to the head.
Hunt gets through Jonsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt taking a breather.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsen throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jonsen ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.

Hunt clinches up with Jonsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Jonsen is controlling him.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jonsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jonsen scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jonsen has double underhooks.
Jonsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hunt has clasped his hands together around Jonsen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunt wants to control but Jonsen is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
Hunt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jonsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Hunt.
Hunt working the strikes but Jonsen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but Jonsen is blocking nicely.
Jonsen trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Jonsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt throws a strike but Jonsen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hunt distracts Jonsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Jonsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Jonsen!
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonsen is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Jonsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Hunt regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt wants to control but Jonsen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jonsen, right into the meat.
Jonsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Jonsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jonsen blocks a jab.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jonsen is able to avoid easily.
Jonsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Jonsen is having none of it.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jonsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Jonsen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jonsen to regain full guard.
Jonsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsen tries to get out of the position.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jonsen prevents Hunt from improving position.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hunt throws an elbow but Jonsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jonsen tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen suckers Hunt into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jonsen is now in Hunt's guard!
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsen preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jonsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonsen has wrist control.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt postures up in Jonsen's guard and throws a big left but Jonsen blocks it.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jonsen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jonsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt 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!

Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Jonsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonsen slips under a jab from Hunt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jonsen. Hunt shrugs it off though.
Jonsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Jonsen counters with a leg kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jonsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jonsen settles back down.
Jonsen throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jonsen defending well though.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Jonsen dodges it nicely.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jonsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Jonsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Jonsen dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt throwing shots but Jonsen is blocking nicely.
Jonsen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is keen to just control but Jonsen is a slippery customer.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunt lands with some strikes.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hunt dominating with strikes here.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt really 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.

A punch lands to the side of Jonsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jonsen is looking to clinch.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Jonsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hunt forces Jonsen back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt is working for takedown but Jonsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Jonsen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonsen is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Jonsen.
Good body shot from Jonsen.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonsen.
Adolf Jonsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Jonsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonsen.
Jonsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Jonsen.
Jonsen tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonsen being controlled against the cage.
Jonsen scores a nice knee to the body.

Jonsen breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonsen checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jonsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Jonsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jonsen.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Jonsen saw that one coming.
Jonsen tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jonsen ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonsen.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Jonsen sprawls well.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jonsen can pounce on him.
Jonsen scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonsen.
Jonsen scores with a jab.
Jonsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jonsen feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Jonsen blocks a head kick by Hunt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonsen which made him look bad.
Jonsen dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Jonsen tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolf Jonsen had his way with Mike Hunt in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jonsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jonsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsen.
Jonsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jonsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Hunt catches Jonsen right on the button with a cross.
Jonsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsen tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Jonsen thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Jonsen off balance momentarily.
Jonsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonsen.
Jonsen slips a jab from Hunt.
Jonsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adolf Jonsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Jonsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt is working for takedown but Jonsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonsen lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Jonsen misses with a knee to the head.
Jonsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jonsen looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is trying to drag Jonsen to the mat but Jonsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Jonsen with a knee to the head.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
Jonsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jonsen blocks an uppercut.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonsen.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adolf Jonsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Jonsen tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Jonsen missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonsen throws an elbow but misses.
Jonsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hunt.
Jonsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonsen working hard to break the clinch.
Jonsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jonsen back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen working aggressively here.
Jonsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Jonsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsen scores with a knee to the head.
Jonsen missing with knees to the body.
Jonsen looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Jonsen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsen tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Jonsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mike Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firco Nowack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

PhoQus
vs
Nowack

188 cm
24
245 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

196 cm
29
240 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Brute

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Firco Nowack!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nowack drives through and clinches with PhoQus against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by PhoQus.
Nowack scores a nice knee to the body.
PhoQus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowack throws an elbow that misses.
Nowack lands with a short shot to the head.
PhoQus tries to break free but Nowack pushes him back against the cage.
Nowack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PhoQus is defending well for now.
Nowack slows down the pace here.
Nowack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Nowack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowack obliges.
Nowack slowing the pace effectively.
Nowack looking to throw knees to the head but PhoQus is blocking nicely.
Nowack lands a nice elbow.
Nowack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowack stalling in the clinch.
PhoQus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowack stalling in the clinch but PhoQus improves position.
PhoQus is trying to force a seperation but Nowack has the dominant position.

PhoQus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PhoQus misses with an uppercut. Nowack saw that one coming.
Nowack throws a leg kick but PhoQus moved away.
Nowack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nowack.
Nowack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowack misses the shot to the body.
Nowack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PhoQus tries to bum rush Nowack with a series of wild strikes but Nowack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nowack moves in looking to clinch but PhoQus pushes him off.

Nowack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PhoQus, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Nowack.
PhoQus is trying to break the clinch but Nowack is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nowack tries a knee to the head but PhoQus blocks it.
PhoQus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowack keeps control of PhoQus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
PhoQus tries to circle away but Nowack has him pinned against the cage.
Nowack tries to land knees in the clinch but PhoQus avoids the damage to the body.
Nowack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
PhoQus can't break the clinch.
Nowack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
PhoQus is trying to break the clinch but Nowack has him pressed against the cage.
Nowack tries to work over PhoQus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but PhoQus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack prevents PhoQus from breaking the clinch.
Nowack trying to land knees to the body.
Nowack tries to land knees in the clinch but PhoQus avoids the damage to the body.
PhoQus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PhoQus blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowack unloads a knee to the mid-section. PhoQus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowack taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowack misses with an elbow strike.
PhoQus wants to break the clinch but can't.
PhoQus wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nowack lands a head kick. PhoQus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Eddie PhoQus has been cut.
PhoQus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nowack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PhoQus missing with a left hand there. Nowack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Nowack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
PhoQus scores with a jab to the head.
Nowack tries to clinch up but PhoQus circles away and keeps his distance.
PhoQus throws an overhand right that lands on Nowack's shoulder, as Nowack tries to avoid the shot.
PhoQus throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nowack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nowack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt PhoQus.

Nowack has managed to clinch.
Nowack misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus prevents a body shot from Nowack.
PhoQus managing to block the knees to the body from Nowack.
Nowack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and PhoQus avoids it.
Nowack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nowack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nowack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Firco Nowack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
PhoQus avoiding damage as Nowack throws knees to the body.
Nowack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nowack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PhoQus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowack lands a nice knee to the body.
PhoQus managing to block the knees to the body from Nowack.
Nowack prevents PhoQus from breaking the clinch.
Nowack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from PhoQus.
Nowack controlling the action here for a moment.
PhoQus is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowack has double underhooks.
Nowack misses with a knee strike.
Nowack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nowack misses with a body punch.
PhoQus is trying to break the clinch but Nowack has him pressed against the cage.
Nowack throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowack lands a knee to the body.
PhoQus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowack tries to stall but PhoQus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
PhoQus is trying to force a seperation but Nowack has the dominant position.
Nowack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
PhoQus wants to break free but Nowack has control.
The referee calls for Nowack to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PhoQus blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firco Nowack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie PhoQus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good work by PhoQus as he checks the leg kick.
PhoQus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Firco Nowack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowack thumps PhoQus with a low kick.
Nowack avoids the body shot from PhoQus.
A big left from PhoQus misses.
Nowack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on PhoQus. That did some damage!
Nowack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from PhoQus misses.
Nowack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PhoQus.
PhoQus thuds a left hand into Nowack's body.
PhoQus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowack misses with a body kick.
Nowack throws a low kick but it's checked well by PhoQus.
Nowack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nowack closes the distance and pushes PhoQus back into the cage.
Nowack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nowack throws an elbow that misses.
Nowack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PhoQus blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nowack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PhoQus is defending well for now.
PhoQus avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowack.
PhoQus wants to break free but Nowack has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowack lands a good knee to the midsection. PhoQus won't want to take too many of those.
PhoQus is trying to force a seperation but Nowack has the dominant position.
PhoQus is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowack has double underhooks.
Nowack misses with a knee to the head.
PhoQus blocking some punches.
Nowack misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Nowack.
Nowack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PhoQus is trying to push Nowack away but Nowack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nowack missing with knees to the body.
Nowack missing with knees to the body.
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!
PhoQus is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowack has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack gets through PhoQus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nowack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nowack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
PhoQus takes a knee right on the jaw!
PhoQus avoiding damage as Nowack throws knees to the body.
Nowack throws an elbow but it misses.
Nowack lands with a right to the head.
PhoQus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PhoQus working hard to break the clinch.
Nowack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PhoQus blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nowack lands an elbow just above PhoQus 's eye.
Nowack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nowack keeps control of PhoQus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nowack'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.
PhoQus is trying to push Nowack away but Nowack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Nowack to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

PhoQus sizes up Nowack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nowack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nowack throws a body kick that misses.
PhoQus feints a jab promting Nowack to slip. PhoQus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nowack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as PhoQus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nowack doesn't seem phased though.
Nowack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nowack tries to clinch up but PhoQus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
PhoQus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
PhoQus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
A jab lands there for PhoQus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus slips under a jab from Nowack.
PhoQus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowack.
PhoQus throws a body punch but Nowack moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nowack.
Nowack throws a nice inside leg kick.
PhoQus avoids the body shot from Nowack.
PhoQus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowack was well out of range. Poor timing from PhoQus.
Nowack lands a jab to the head.
Nowack misses with a combination
and PhoQus counters with a stiff right hand.
Nowack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of PhoQus's head.
PhoQus moves out of range of the leg kick from Nowack.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nowack rushes PhoQus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
PhoQus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PhoQus is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nowack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nowack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and PhoQus avoids it.
Nowack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nowack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack keeps control of PhoQus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
PhoQus tries to break the clinch but Nowack is controlling the position.
Nowack lands a damaging elbow.
PhoQus has had enough of the clinch but Nowack keeps him there for the moment.
Nowack stalling in the clinch but PhoQus improves position.
Nowack lands a nice knee to the body.
PhoQus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowack scores with a shot to the side of PhoQus's head.
Nowack keeps control of PhoQus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack just misses with a punch to the body.
PhoQus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nowack missing with a left hand there. PhoQus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nowack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PhoQus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowack slips a jab and a cross from PhoQus.
Nowack scores with a leg kick.
PhoQus clobbers Nowack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Nowack lands an impressive looking overhand right. PhoQus doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Nowack thumps PhoQus with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowack misses with a two punch combination.
Nowack misses with a lunging right hand
and PhoQus counters with a stiff right hand.
PhoQus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Firco Nowack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie PhoQus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as PhoQus blocks the leg kick.
PhoQus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nowack tries to land a front kick but PhoQus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nowack thuds his shin into the meat of PhoQus's side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
PhoQus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nowack tries to land knees in the clinch but PhoQus avoids the damage to the body.
PhoQus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowack is trying to maintain a safe position but PhoQus gets an underhook and turns Nowack into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowack.
Nowack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PhoQus's elbow.
Nowack slowing the pace effectively.
Nowack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowack tries to land knees in the clinch but PhoQus avoids the damage to the body.
Nowack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PhoQus is defending well for now.
Nowack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but PhoQus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowack looking to throw knees to the head but PhoQus is blocking nicely.
Nowack is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

PhoQus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from PhoQus misses the target.
Firco Nowack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus looks to land a right hand but Nowack moved out of range.
Nowack misses with a series of wild punches.
Nowack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
PhoQus misses with an uppercut.
Nowack misses with a leg kick.
Nowack fails with an attempt to clinch.
PhoQus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PhoQus misses with a straight left.
Nowack throws a low kick but it's checked well by PhoQus.
PhoQus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nowack throws a leg kick but PhoQus sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowack throws a leg kick but PhoQus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
PhoQus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nowack looks for the body kick but PhoQus saw that one coming.
PhoQus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nowack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firco Nowack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PhoQus sizes up Nowack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Nowack.
PhoQus swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowack.
PhoQus takes a kick to the side of the head.
PhoQus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowack can pounce on him.
Nowack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PhoQus.
PhoQus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowack can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowack throws a leg kick but PhoQus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowack wants to clinch.
Nowack tries to clinch
and PhoQus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by PhoQus.
A big right from PhoQus misses.
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!
PhoQus throws a nice looking combination but Nowack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eddie PhoQus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PhoQus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PhoQus staying out of range there.
PhoQus takes a swing at Nowack's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PhoQus looks to land a right hand but Nowack moved out of range.
Nowack throws a low kick but PhoQus moves out of range easily.
Nowack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PhoQus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Firco Nowack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nowack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Firco Nowack!
Firco Nowack is the new heavyweight champion!
Firco Nowack took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, $10 for their support in the buildup to the fight.