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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wsciekle Piesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dok Halidai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piesci comes into the arena with Waldemar Kasta - Głos blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Piesci
vs
Halidai

201 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
288 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Brute

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wsciekle Piesci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dok Halidai!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piesci fails to land with a series of punches.
Halidai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piesci misses with a hook
enabling Halidai to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Wsciekle Piesci has been cut.
Halidai throws a lazy uppercut
and Piesci counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halidai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Piesci misses.
Halidai throws a series of punches but Piesci avoids them all with ease.
Piesci looks to throw the jab but Halidai is out of range.
A slow jab from Piesci misses its intended target.
Piesci throws a combination that misses
and Halidai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piesci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Piesci lands a two punch combo.
Halidai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci misses with a straight left.
Halidai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piesci thuds a left hand into Halidai's body.
Piesci throws a jab but it's blocked by Halidai.
Piesci misses with a looping left.
Piesci's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halidai under the eye.
Halidai throws a head kick but Piesci moves out of range.
Piesci lands with an uppercut that bounces Halidai off the cage and back into range.
Halidai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piesci sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Piesci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halidai in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halidai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Wsciekle Piesci's cut is getting worse.
Piesci lands a nice hook to Halidai's body. Halidai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halidai misses with a straight right.
Halidai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halidai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Piesci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halidai throws a head kick but Piesci moves out of range.
Halidai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piesci scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Piesci lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piesci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halidai's head.
Halidai slips under a jab.
Piesci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Piesci.
Halidai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piesci throws out the jab.
Wsciekle Piesci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halidai misses with a looping right.
Halidai lands a lovely overhand right.
Piesci connects with a jab.
Piesci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halidai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Piesci lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halidai backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piesci lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Halidai - just one landing.
Halidai slips a jab from Piesci.
Piesci thows a body shot but no joy.
Piesci digs a good hook to Halidai's body.
Piesci misses with a right hand
and Halidai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Piesci is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halidai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piesci.
Piesci loads up on a big right hand but Halidai slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piesci misses with a left hand
and Halidai counters with a good, hard body kick but Piesci shrugs it off.
Piesci scores with a hook.
Halidai tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wsciekle Piesci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wsciekle Piesci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big right from Halidai misses.
Halidai staying out of range there.
A big right from Piesci misses.
Piesci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piesci works over Halidai's head and body with a nice combination.
Halidai tries a head kick but it misses.
Piesci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halidai.
Piesci swinging wildly here.
Halidai tries to clinch but Piesci moves out of range.
Piesci lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piesci swings for the body but Halidai moves out of range.
Piesci lands a really nice looking cross but Halidai seems unphased.
Halidai throws a jab when Piesci was well out of range.
A lazy left from Piesci finds it's target.
Halidai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Piesci misses with a right hand
and Halidai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halidai closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Piesci! Halidai dives in looking to finish! Piesci is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dok Halidai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by One Night In Bangkok. Zagnut Dunbar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bak
vs
Dunbar

192 cm
27
222 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

190 cm
25
223 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ultimate Fighting 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 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zagnut Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunbar scores with a hook to the body. Bak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunbar throws out a leg kick but Bak moves out of range and Dunbar only half commits.

Dunbar instigates a clinch.
Dunbar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bak's elbow.
Bak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bak trying to stall but Dunbar improves his position.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
Dunbar is trying to drag Bak to the mat but Bak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Dunbar - that landed with a thud.
Dunbar has Bak pressed against the cage, preventing Bak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar just leaning against Bak, taking a breather.
Bak tries to break free but Dunbar pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Dunbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunbar has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak is trying to push Dunbar away but Dunbar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Bak can't break the clinch.
Dunbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.

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

Bak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunbar.
Dunbar avoiding damage.
Dunbar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dunbar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bak or not.
Bak jumps guard but Dunbar stands there with Bak around his waist. Bak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zagnut Dunbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bak rushes Dunbar and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak wants to break free but Dunbar has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bak wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bak.
Bak is trying to break free.
Dunbar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bak or not.
Dunbar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bak's efforts to push away.
Dunbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
Dunbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bak tries to break the clinch but Dunbar is controlling the position.
Dunbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Ong Bak has been cut.
Dunbar keeps control of Bak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar has Bak pressed against the cage, preventing Bak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar prevents Bak from breaking the clinch.

Dunbar wants the takedown. Bak is fighting it off but Dunbar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bak's guard against the cage.
Bak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bak tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zagnut Dunbar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A nice combination there by Bak.
Dunbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bak. Bak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunbar. Dunbar obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bak staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunbar throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
Dunbar thows a leg kick but Bak checks it
and Bak counters with a series of strikes. Dunbar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bak.
Dunbar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunbar. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunbar looks to land a right hand but Bak moved out of range.

Bak drives through and clinches with Dunbar against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunbar lands an uppercut.
Dunbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Dunbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak tries to stall but Dunbar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dunbar keeps control of Bak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zagnut Dunbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ong Bak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dunbar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bak wants to break free but Dunbar has control.
Bak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bak wants to break free but Dunbar has control.
Nice body punch from Dunbar - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Dunbar as the two fighters clinch.
Dunbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Dunbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Bak is trying to break the clinch but Dunbar has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Dunbar on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dunbar.
Dunbar lands a left hand.
Dunbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bak blocks a body shot from Dunbar.
Dunbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bak's elbow.
Bak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dunbar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunbar scores with a shot to the side of Bak's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar lands an uppercut.
Bak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dunbar walks away with a smile on his face. Bak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunbar scores with a one two! Bak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dunbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bak. Bak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunbar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bak's sensitive parts.
Dunbar lands a body shot.
Dunbar throws a leg kick but Bak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dunbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Dunbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dunbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunbar wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to throw a body punch but Bak avoids it by throwing Dunbar back against the cage.
Dunbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunbar lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunbar misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunbar pinned against the cage. Dunbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bak darts in and clinches Dunbar up against the cage.
Dunbar keeps control of Bak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunbar lands a body punch.
Dunbar tries to throw a body punch but Bak avoids it by throwing Dunbar back against the cage.
A short right from Dunbar on the inside.
Dunbar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bak avoids the damage to the body.
Dunbar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bak's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak is trying to break free.
Dunbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunbar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bak or not.
Dunbar gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zagnut Dunbar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dunbar misses with some punches.
Dunbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Dunbar throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dunbar.
Dunbar lands with a left to the head.
Dunbar avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak can't find room to land a body shot as Dunbar controls the action.
Dunbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunbar looking for a takedown.
Bak tries to break free but Dunbar pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bak pulls his leg out and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Bak.

Bak has managed to clinch.
Dunbar lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunbar gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunbar lands a right hand.
Dunbar has Bak pressed against the cage, preventing Bak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zagnut Dunbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ong Bak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dunbar rushes Bak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bak working hard to break the clinch.
Bak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunbar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Dunbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Dunbar lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunbar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Dunbar.
Dunbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dunbar.

Bak is rocked!
Dunbar lands a body shot.
Oh Bak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bak blocks the elbow strike.
Bak seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Dunbar - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Dunbar.
Dunbar lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunbar misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunbar.
Dunbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunbar.
Bak working hard to break the clinch.
Dunbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunbar lands a right hand.
Bak tries to circle away but Dunbar has him pinned against the cage.
Dunbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Bak blocks a body shot from Dunbar.
Dunbar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunbar lands with a light punch inside.
Bak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dunbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to score a body lock takedown but Bak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dunbar lands with a light punch inside.
Bak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunbar lands with a left to the head.
Dunbar lands a shoulder strike.
Dunbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bak can't break the clinch.

Bak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bak lands a jab to the nose.
Dunbar motions for Bak to come forward. Dunbar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bak moves out of range as Dunbar strikes.
Bak checks a low kick from Dunbar.
Bak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Dunbar clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar has Bak pressed against the cage, preventing Bak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar misses with a punch to the body.
Bak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ong Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zagnut Dunbar.
Dunbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunbar.
Bak blocks a body shot from Dunbar.
Dunbar pushes Bak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunbar misses with a low kick.
Dunbar slaps away a takedown attempt from Bak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bak misses with a wild combination.
Dunbar tries to land a leg kick but Bak saw it coming and moves away.
Ong Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dunbar gets tackled into the cage by Bak. Bak maintains the clinch.
Bak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Dunbar.
Bak is pressed up against the cage. Dunbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bak down to the mat. Bak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunbar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bak fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunbar avoids the head kick by Bak.
Dunbar misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Bak.
Bak fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dunbar clinches up with Bak and pushes him back against the cage.
Bak lands with a light punch inside.
Bak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zagnut Dunbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunbar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zagnut Dunbar!
Zagnut Dunbar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 Damian Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya's entrance music is Spitfire. A fine choice. Bobby Tupper V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maya
vs
Tupper V

190 cm
30
204 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

190 cm
24
201 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Maya as he checks the leg kick.
Maya avoids a kick to the body.
Tupper V misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Tupper V.

Maya tries to keep at a distance but Tupper V has taken the fight into the clinch.

Maya breaks from the clinch.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maya circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.
Tupper V misses with an uppercut. Maya saw that one coming.
Tupper V works over Maya's head and body with a nice combination.
Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya slips under a jab from Tupper V.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya ducks under a wild hook from Tupper V.
Tupper V misses with a combination

and Maya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper V won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tupper V is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maya working the ground and pound but Tupper V is defending the strikes.
Maya prevents Tupper V from escaping the position.
Maya working the ground and pound but Tupper V is defending the strikes.
Maya takes a little break here. Tupper V wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tupper V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maya has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupper V keeps working.
Tupper V parries the strikes from Maya easily there. Maya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tupper V to escape.
Maya is looking to take a break and control but Tupper V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maya tries for a kimura but Tupper V is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maya has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Maya tries for a kimura but Tupper V is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to reverse the position.

Maya swings around for an armbar but Tupper V sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupper V defends well.
Tupper V wants to pass the guard but Maya is keeping the position.
Maya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tupper V content to stall in guard here.

Tupper V is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maya has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Maya landing with the ground and pound.
Maya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maya postures up in Tupper V's guard and throws a big left but Tupper V blocks it.
Maya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maya trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Maya dominated that round.
That's time! Maya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tupper V looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Maya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupper V tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Maya easily slips into full mount!

Maya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tupper V is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tupper V and Maya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maya misses with the ground and pound.
Maya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maya taking a break here but Tupper V is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya thows a huge punch but Tupper V dodges it nicely.

Maya is working for a kimura but Tupper V is defending it quite comfortably.

Maya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maya is working for a kimura but Tupper V is defending it quite comfortably.

Maya is looking for a kimura here.
Maya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupper V's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control from half guard but Tupper V is working away.
Tupper V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maya.
Tupper V is trying to stand back up but Maya is controlling him
Maya trying to control from Tupper V's half guard. Tupper V has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maya wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Maya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Maya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupper V dives on top into guard.

Maya looking for subs off his back but Tupper V has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Tupper V not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Damian Maya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Maya dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Tupper V slips a jab from Maya.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tupper V keeping moving, preventing Maya from controlling successfully.
Maya throws an elbow that misses. Tupper V uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maya's guard. Nice move by Tupper V!
Maya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupper V manages to get himself to full guard.
Tupper V keeping full guard, as Maya tries to pass.
Maya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya is pushing down on Tupper V's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tupper V is fighting to maintain full guard but Maya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maya wants to pass to mount but Tupper V is defending the position.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Maya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Maya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupper V defends it well.
Maya trying to control from half guard but Tupper V is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya content to control rather than advance.
Maya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maya trying to control the pace.
Maya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Maya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tupper V sees it coming and defends easily.
Tupper V is trying to stand back up but Maya is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Maya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tupper V has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maya is working away from the top position though.

Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper V is defending well.
Maya is looking to take a break and control but Tupper V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper V keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V gets back to full guard.
Maya with a nice head shot there.
Maya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Damian Maya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bobby Tupper V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maya pushing down on Tupper V's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maya is controlling the pace.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is defending well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Maya!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Maya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WhaleOil BeefHooked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into the arena with Snoop DoGG blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lewis
vs
BeefHooked

189 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, WhaleOil BeefHooked!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BeefHooked goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sanex Lewis has been cut.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BeefHooked tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
BeefHooked wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. BeefHooked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - BeefHooked circles away.
Lewis tries for a takedown but BeefHooked sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanex Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis closes the distance but BeefHooked moves to the side
and BeefHooked counters with a flying knee that drops Lewis! BeefHooked dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WhaleOil BeefHooked!
WhaleOil BeefHooked made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragoslav Stoyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoyanovich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hymn To Red October. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stoyanovich
vs
Yuskevich

186 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
32
217 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Happy Pills
Brute

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoyanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuskevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoyanovich throws out a loose jab but Yuskevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoyanovich ducks under a wild hook from Yuskevich.
Stoyanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoyanovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoyanovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuskevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoyanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Yuskevich seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuskevich lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yuskevich.
The crowd cheers as Yuskevich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoyanovich doesn't seem phased though.
Stoyanovich throws a low kick but Yuskevich avoids it.
Yuskevich moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuskevich counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Yuskevich. Beautiful body shot.
Stoyanovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuskevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuskevich closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Stoyanovich.
Yuskevich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoyanovich cracks the inside of Yuskevich's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoyanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuskevich looks gassed!
Yuskevich is looking to chop away at Stoyanovich's legs.
Stoyanovich is looking to clinch.
Good work by Yuskevich as he checks the leg kick.
Stoyanovich thumps Yuskevich with a low kick.
Stoyanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoyanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuskevich at a distance.
Yuskevich 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.
Stoyanovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yuskevich. That did some damage!
Stoyanovich lands with a cross.
Yuskevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoyanovich. Stoyanovich obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Stoyanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoyanovich.

Stoyanovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stoyanovich lands an elbow inside that Yuskevich shrugs off.

Yuskevich is rocked!

It looks like Yimi Yuskevich has been cut.
Stoyanovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich misses with a knee strike.
Stoyanovich lands a nice elbow.
Yuskevich dodges an elbow strike from Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich just leaning against Yuskevich, taking a breather.

Yuskevich breaks from the clinch.
Yuskevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoyanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stoyanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuskevich.
Stoyanovich jabs Yuskevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuskevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoyanovich. Stoyanovich obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuskevich throws a hook but Stoyanovich blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Stoyanovich.
Yuskevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuskevich's sensitive parts.
Yuskevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoyanovich thumps Yuskevich with a low kick.
Stoyanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Yuskevich off balance momentarily.
Stoyanovich tests Yuskevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuskevich tries to land a front kick but Stoyanovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoyanovich cracks a nice hook into Yuskevich's ribs.
Stoyanovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoyanovich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoyanovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuskevich misses the body punch
and Stoyanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuskevich thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich drops Yuskevich with a huge uppercut! Yuskevich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stoyanovich is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
Dragoslav Stoyanovich very nearly forgot to thank Happy Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incubus Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Breathe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Joy
vs
Foo

190 cm
29
199 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

187 cm
26
203 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

QFClothing

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bon Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Incubus Foo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Joy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foo.
Stalling in the clinch from Joy.
Foo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foo misses with a body punch.
Joy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foo works on Joy's body with a couple of short punches.
Joy trying to land knees to the body.
Joy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foo backwards.
Foo scores with a shoulder strike.
Joy lands a hook that snaps the head of Foo backwards.
Joy lands an uppercut.
Foo working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foo swings wildly with an uppercut but Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foo misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy lands with a light punch inside.
Joy lands an elbow that stopped Foo in his tracks for a moment.
Joy wants a takedown.
Joy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joy.
Joy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Joy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foo prevents a body shot from Joy.
Foo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foo.
Foo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joys head.
Joy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foo.
Foo misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo throws a head punch that misses.
Foo scores with a shot to the side of Joy's head.
Joy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foo avoids it.
Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joy blocks an uppercut.
Foo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joy backwards.
Joy can't get the takedown.
Joy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foo avoids it.
Joy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foo avoids it.
Joy blocks a body shot from Foo.
Foo throws a head punch that misses.
Foo lands a body punch.
Joy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Foo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joy is breathing heavily.
Foo stalling in the clinch but Joy improves position.
Foo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Foo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joy backwards.
Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy blocks an uppercut.
Foo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Joy fails to land.
Foo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foo lands a left hand.
Joy blocks a body shot from Foo.

Joy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Foo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Joy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Even with his hooks in, Joy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Joy is striking well from the back but Foo escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Foo is defending against the submission attempts here by Joy.
Joy is trying to control. Foo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foo defending well though.
Joy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foo defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incubus Foo dominated that round.
That's time! Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Joy is looking to clinch.

Joy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foo, pushing him back against the cage.
Foo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joy prevents a body shot from Foo.
Foo blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Joy.
Joy tries to score a body lock takedown but Foo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foo has a couple of punches blocked by Joy.
Joy blocks an uppercut.
Joy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foo after a bit of a struggle.
Joy is leaning against Foo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Incubus Foo has been cut.
Joy tries to stall but Foo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foo scores with a shoulder strike.
Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foo's elbow.

Joy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foo regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foo looking to control.
Joy throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joy tries to free his leg and advance position but Foo is retaining full guard.
Foo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joy.
Joy throws an elbow that misses. Foo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joy's guard. Nice move by Foo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy trying to control the position.
Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foo is one step ahead there.

Joy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foo wants to stand and escape but instead Joy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Joy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joy.
Joy throwing strikes but missing.
Bon Joy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foo keeping moving, preventing Joy from controlling successfully.
Joy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joy is looking to work some ground and pound but Foo has wrist control.
Joy advances position into side control!
Joy tries to move to mount but Foo blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy working the body and head with strikes.
Joy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Joy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joy is working Foo over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Joy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joy breaks from Foo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foo is squirming around, avoiding Joy's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Joy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Incubus Foo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foo stuffs the takedown attempt from Joy. Joy gets slowly back to his feet.
Foo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Joy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy wants to take the fight to the mat but Foo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foo misses with the head strike.
Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joy lands an elbow that stopped Foo in his tracks for a moment.
Joy lands a nice knee to the body.
Foo has a couple of punches blocked by Joy.
Foo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Joy.

Foo is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Joy.
Foo is still on wobbly legs! Can Joy finish him?
Joy lands a nice elbow.
Foo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Joy - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Joy - that landed with a thud.
Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Joy has clasped his hands together around Foo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Joy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joy advances to mount.

Foo has left one of his arms exposed and Joy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Foo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bon Joy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bon Joy thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bowman
vs
Eastman

182 cm
33
177 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

184 cm
27
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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West Coast Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bowman moves into the clinch.

Eastman tightens his grip and picks Bowman up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowman manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Eastman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eastman has managed to get both his arms back between Bowman's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eastman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eastman stops Bowman from standing up.

Bowman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eastman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eastman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.

Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bowman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowman's guard.
Bowman is looking to escape.
Eastman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bowman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Eastman manages to move to mount!
Eastman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowman is looking to escape.
Bowman tries to buck Eastman off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastman content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman has given up his back. Will we see Eastman going for some submissions?
Bowman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bowman tries to roll but Eastman sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Bowman is trying to stand back up.
Eastman trying to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman breaks Eastman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Eastman is trying to keep Bowman in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Eastman.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Eastman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Eastman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eastman fails to take his opponent's back.
Eastman takes Bowman's back.
Eastman is looking to control Bowman but Bowman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Eastman keeps control of the position as Bowman tries to break free.
Eastman has good solid back control here.

Eastman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Bowman.
Bowman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eastman is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Eastman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bowman wants to clinch.

Bowman gets caught napping as Eastman dives in and scores a takedown. Bowman manages to retain guard.
Eastman won't allow Bowman to get back to his feet.
Eastman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bowman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eastman defends it easily.
Eastman wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Eastman.

Bowman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bowman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eastman passes Bowman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eastman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James Eastman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eastman works his way into full mount!
Eastman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eastman looking to control but Bowman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Eastman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bowman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman forces the positional change into back control.

Eastman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bowman is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Eastman!
James Eastman is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Eastman made sure he mentioned West Coast Apparel , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Hung Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saggett comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Heart of The City. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Saggett
vs
Hung Sak

192 cm
24
192 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
202 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Saggett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lo Hung Sak!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saggett swings widly with a right hand
and as Saggett loses concentration momentarily, Sak counters with a picture perfect head kick! Saggett goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lo Hung Sak!
In his post fight interview, Lo Hung Sak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.