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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Apolonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marihuanich comes to the cage accompanied by Idiot bez irokeza. Jesus Apolonio struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marihuanich
vs
Apolonio

175 cm
31
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Apolonio!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marihuanich tries to clinch up.

Marihuanich forces Apolonio back against the cage and clinches.
Apolonio is trying to push Marihuanich away but Marihuanich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apolonio managing to block the knees to the body from Marihuanich.
Apolonio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marihuanich has him pressed against the cage.
Marihuanich cracks Apolonio with a nice body shot.
Marihuanich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apolonio.
Marihuanich digs a right hand underneath Apolonio's ribcage. Apolonio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marihuanich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apolonio looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marihuanich digs a right hand underneath Apolonio's ribcage. Apolonio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marihuanich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apolonio is defending well for now.
Marihuanich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apolonio is defending well for now.
Marihuanich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich presses Apolonio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marihuanich.
A left hand lands to the body for Marihuanich.
Marihuanich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marihuanich presses Apolonio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marihuanich lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marihuanich.
Apolonio is trying to break the clinch but Marihuanich has him pressed against the cage.
Apolonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marihuanich lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich scores with a shoulder strike.
Marihuanich scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich scores with a hook to the body.
Marihuanich scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marihuanich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marihuanich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marihuanich lands a nice shot to the body.
Apolonio takes a shot to the head.
Marihuanich misses with a knee strike.
Marihuanich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marihuanich works on Apolonio's body with a couple of short punches.
Marihuanich cracks Apolonio with a nice body shot.
Marihuanich lands an elbow inside that Apolonio shrugs off.

It looks like Jesus Apolonio has been cut.
Marihuanich works on Apolonio's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Marihuanich - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich effectively controlling the action here.
Apolonio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Marihuanich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marihuanich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marihuanich is working Apolonio over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands a nice uppercut.
Apolonio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marihuanich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marihuanich taking a breather.
Marihuanich scores with a shot to the side of Apolonio's head.
Marihuanich is working Apolonio over against the cage.
Marihuanich lands a nice shot to the body.
Marihuanich lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apolonio.
Marihuanich lands a body punch.
Marihuanich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marihuanich presses Apolonio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Marihuanich.
Nice body punch from Marihuanich - that landed with a thud.
Marihuanich lands an elbow that stopped Apolonio in his tracks for a moment.

Apolonio is rocked!
Marihuanich is leaning against Apolonio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apolonio is still on wobbly legs! Can Marihuanich finish him?
Marihuanich digs a right hand into Apolonio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apolonio's gas tank.
Marihuanich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apolonios head.
Marihuanich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apolonio or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marihuanich lands a body shot.
Marihuanich digs a right hand into Apolonio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apolonio's gas tank.
Marihuanich pushes Apolonio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Marihuanich.
A short body shot lands from Marihuanich as the two fighters clinch.
Marihuanich throws a big uppercut that drops Apolonio! More strikes from Marihuanich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Apolonio lies dazed against the cage as Marihuanich celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bariga Marihuanich!
After the fight, Bariga Marihuanich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dok Halidai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Au innebunit salcamii. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Plant
vs
Halidai

192 cm
29
240 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

200 cm
25
288 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dok Halidai!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant connects with an inside leg kick.
Plant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Plant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Halidai moves into the clinch successfully.
Plant blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plant.

It looks like Dok Halidai has been cut.
Halidai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Halidai has a couple of punches blocked by Plant.
Halidai tries to throw a body punch but Plant avoids it by throwing Halidai back against the cage.
Plant digs a right hand underneath Halidai's ribcage. Halidai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halidai lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halidai tries to work over Plant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halidai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plant avoids the elbow strike from Halidai, against the cage.
Halidai misses with some punches.
Plant is pressed up against the cage. Halidai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plant down to the mat. Plant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halidai manages to avoid it.
Plant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halidai is fending him off so far but Plant persists. Nope, Halidai circles away and we're back to standing.
Halidai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halidai throws a head kick that misses.

Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Halidai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halidai misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halidai lands an elbow that stopped Plant in his tracks for a moment.
Plant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halidai is defending well for now.
Halidai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Marcus Plant has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halidai can't find room to land a body shot as Plant controls the action.
Halidai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halidai tries to land knees in the clinch but Plant avoids the damage to the body.
Halidai misses with some punches.
Halidai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plant blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halidai misses with a punch on the inside.
Halidai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Plant.
Plant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Plant.
A right handed body shot lands from Halidai.
Plant managing to block the knees to the body from Halidai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plant.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halidai.
A shot in the inside from Plant.
Plant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halidai backwards.
Plant lands an elbow inside that Halidai shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plant.
Halidai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halidai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halidai blocks an elbow strike from Plant.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halidai lands a body punch.
Halidai throws a head punch that misses.
Plant lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halidai.
Plant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halidai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plant.
Plant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Halidai is rocked!
Plant presses Halidai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halidai looks gassed!
Plant managing to block the knees to the body from Halidai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plant lands a nice elbow.
Halidai is still on wobbly legs! Can Plant finish him?
Plant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halidai's defenses.
Halidai misses with a punch to the body.
Halidai avoids a wild elbow strike from Plant.
Halidai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Plant drops Halidai with a big right hand! Plant charges in looking to finish - Halidai manages to keep Plant in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Plant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halidai seems to have recovered his senses.
Plant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Marcus Plant has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Halidai stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halidai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Plant dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plant thows a body shot but no joy.
Halidai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plant lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Plant as he connects with a hook.
Plant defending well as Halidai loads up on a big left hand.

Plant instigates a clinch.
Plant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halidai backwards.
Plant effectively controlling the action here.
Halidai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plant.
Plant lands a left hand.
Marcus Plant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant gets through Halidai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halidai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant lands a shoulder strike.
Halidai lands a right hand.
Plant lands a nice elbow.
Plant lands a damaging elbow.
Halidai stalling in the clinch but Plant improves position.
Plant lands a right hand.
Halidai misses with a punch on the inside.
Halidai swings wildly with an uppercut but Plant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Plant.
Halidai is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plant scores with a shot to the side of Halidai's head.
Halidai scores a nice knee to the body.
Plant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halidai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plant.
Plant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Halidai being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Plant here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Plant wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Plant drives through and clinches with Halidai against the cage.

Plant has picked Halidai up - he's going for a ride! Plant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Plant is controlling the pace.
Plant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halidai for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Plant wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Halidai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halidai on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That has opened up Dok Halidai's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plant thows a body shot but no joy.
Plant misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Halidai counter with a right hand.
Plant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halidai but Halidai pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Plant takes the fight into the clinch.
Halidai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halidai backwards.
Halidai lands a right hand.
Plant lands an uppercut.
Halidai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Plant dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Plant connects with a body shot.

Plant has managed to clinch.
Halidai throws a punch but it's blocked by Plant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plant.
Halidai takes a shot to the head.
Plant lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halidai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Plant's brow.
Halidai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Plant.
Plant stalling the fight.
Plant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plant stalls.
Plant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plant unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Halidai! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Plant is unloading with more strikes now! Halidai drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Plant!
Marcus Plant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Beast by Tech N9ne. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yimi Yuskevich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bison
vs
Yuskevich

190 cm
29
215 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

186 cm
32
217 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuskevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown but Bison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuskevich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Bison.
Yuskevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuskevich thows a leg kick but Bison checks it
letting Bison counter with a right hand.
Bison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuskevich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuskevich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Yuskevich connects with a leg kick. Bison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bison lands a jab to the nose.
Yuskevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison misses with a looping right.
Yuskevich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison ducks under a wild hook from Yuskevich.
Bison tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bison throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yuskevich.
Yuskevich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bison checks it well.
Yuskevich motions for Bison to come forward. Yuskevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuskevich throws a solid leg kick but Bison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuskevich.

Bison gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bison controlling the action here.

Yuskevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bison pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bison is looking for a kimura but Yuskevich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bison to get the leverage.
Bison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuskevich keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison not doing much here.
Yuskevich trying to control but Bison postures up.
Yuskevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bison kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yuskevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuskevich won't allow Bison to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Bison.
Yuskevich throws a low kick but Bison avoids it.
Yuskevich misses with a low kick.
Bison fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bison dives in and scores a takedown into Yuskevich's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuskevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bison works over Yuskevich with some ground and pound from guard.

Yuskevich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bison uses it to pass to side control.
Bison trying to control the action but Yuskevich is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yuskevich's face as Bison controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuskevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Yuskevich is not content to let Bison control the position.
Bison working the ground and pound.
Bison trying to control the position but Yuskevich is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuskevich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yuskevich struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cerventes Bison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Yuskevich.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yuskevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bison will feel that in the morning.

Bison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bison trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuskevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yuskevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bison wants to control from the top but Yuskevich keeps moving.

Yuskevich looking for a guillotine here but Bison defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison throws a big elbow that misses.

Yuskevich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bison defends it easily.
Bison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bison is working Yuskevich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Yuskevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yuskevich has his feet on Bison's thighs here. He's pushed Bison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yimi Yuskevich!
A victorious Yimi Yuskevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camilo Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienfuegos comes to the cage accompanied by Dreamlands. Bobby Tupper Vi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cienfuegos
vs
Tupper Vi

191 cm
24
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
214 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Cienfuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Tupper Vi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tupper Vi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tupper Vi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cienfuegos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cienfuegos looking for subs off his back but Tupper Vi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cienfuegos wants to control but Tupper Vi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cienfuegos looking for submissions off his back.
Cienfuegos tries to roll over but Tupper Vi keeps him under control.
Cienfuegos wants to control but Tupper Vi is keeping busy.
Tupper Vi throwing shots but Cienfuegos is blocking nicely.
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.
Tupper Vi wants to stand up but Cienfuegos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tupper Vi prevents Cienfuegos from standing back up.

Tupper Vi stands up out of the half guard.
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper Vi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper Vi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cienfuegos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cienfuegos wants to take a breather but Tupper Vi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cienfuegos.
Tupper Vi is looking to stand up but Cienfuegos isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cienfuegos gets to his feet. Tupper Vi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Tupper Vi gets a double leg takedown into Cienfuegos's guard.
Tupper Vi wants to stand but Cienfuegos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position but Tupper Vi postures up.
Tupper Vi wants to stand but Cienfuegos is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cienfuegos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position but Tupper Vi postures up.
Tupper Vi trying to control but Cienfuegos is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tupper Vi is controlling him.
Tupper Vi throwing strikes from guard but Cienfuegos blocks nicely.

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

Cienfuegos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupper Vi defends well.
Cienfuegos trying to control the position.
Tupper Vi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cienfuegos is retaining full guard.

Cienfuegos has his feet on Tupper Vi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper Vi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper Vi tries to stand and escape but Cienfuegos is controlling the position.
Cienfuegos moves into full guard.

Cienfuegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupper Vi is aware though and is defending well.
Tupper Vi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cienfuegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cienfuegos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper Vi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupper Vi content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupper Vi passes into half guard.
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 Camilo Cienfuegos will probably get the nod.
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.

Tupper Vi shoots in for a takedown but Cienfuegos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tupper Vi tries to sprawl but Cienfuegos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cienfuegos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tupper Vi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cienfuegos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Cienfuegos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper Vi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cienfuegos trying to pass the guard but Tupper Vi defending well.

Tupper Vi pushes Cienfuegos off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cienfuegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tupper Vi.

Cienfuegos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupper Vi, pushing him back against the cage.
Cienfuegos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cienfuegos is trying to pull guard but Tupper Vi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper Vi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cienfuegos's waist but Cienfuegos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tupper Vi off to one side.
Camilo Cienfuegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper Vi.

Cienfuegos feints and as Tupper Vi raises his hands in defense, Cienfuegos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cienfuegos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cienfuegos is defended easily by Tupper Vi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cienfuegos.
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!
Cienfuegos wants to clinch.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters with a takedown into side control.
Tupper Vi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cienfuegos sneaks back into half guard.
Cienfuegos is refusing to be controlled, as Tupper Vi sits in half guard.

Cienfuegos actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cienfuegos trying to get back to full guard but Tupper Vi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to control but Cienfuegos wriggling away.
Cienfuegos is looking to get to half guard.
Camilo Cienfuegos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper Vi trying to control but Cienfuegos is having none of it.
Cienfuegos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cienfuegos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cienfuegos is looking for a sweep. Tupper Vi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tupper Vi trying to control the action but Cienfuegos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Tupper Vi was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tupper Vi shoots in and bounces Cienfuegos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupper Vi stopping the sweep attempt from Cienfuegos.

Cienfuegos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper Vi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cienfuegos has an active guard here but Tupper Vi has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Camilo Cienfuegos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tupper Vi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cienfuegos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper Vi counters with a head kick. That will keep Cienfuegos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cienfuegos has a takedown stuffed.
Tupper Vi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Tupper Vi gets caught napping as Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown. Tupper Vi manages to retain guard.

Tupper Vi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tupper Vi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camilo Cienfuegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper Vi prevents Cienfuegos from improving his position.

Tupper Vi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupper Vi scores with a knee to the head.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch.

Tupper Vi takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper Vi shoots and misses

and Cienfuegos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper Vi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cienfuegos pulls his head out easily.
Cienfuegos looks to land a strike but Tupper Vi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cienfuegos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tupper Vi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tupper Vi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Cienfuegos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tupper Vi is trying to defend but Cienfuegos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cienfuegos is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to kick Cienfuegos off but Cienfuegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cienfuegos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper Vi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupper Vi wants to get back to his feet.

Cienfuegos trying to work for an americana but Tupper Vi has managed to regain full guard.
Cienfuegos won't allow Tupper Vi to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cienfuegos drops back looking for a leg! Tupper Vi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper Vi manages to kick Cienfuegos off! Cienfuegos jumps back into Tupper Vi's guard.
Cienfuegos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper Vi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Tupper Vi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cienfuegos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupper Vi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cienfuegos, into his guard.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Tupper Vi.
I think Cienfuegos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camilo Cienfuegos!

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggaboo Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crow
vs
Crane

180 cm
32
176 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolo Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiggaboo Crane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Crane.
Good work by Crow as he checks the leg kick.
Crane swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crane misses with a low kick.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick from Crow.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Crow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crane misses with an uppercut
and Crow counters with a head kick. That will keep Crane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crane loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crane throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crane avoids a kick to the body.
Crane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane misses the jab.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crane misses with a straight right.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane misses with a leg kick
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
Crane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crane throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crane checks a leg kick.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Crow scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow blocks a jab.
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crow.
Crow slips under a jab from Crane.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Crane misses.
Crane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crane.
Crow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crane throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow is looking to wear down Crane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane scores with the left hand. Crow knows he should have avoided that one.
Crane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow checks a low kick from Crane.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Crane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Crane lands.
Crane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crane missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Crane.
Crane slips under a jab.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
Crane blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow thumps Crane with a low kick.
Crane digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
Crane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Crane throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crow is able to avoid easily.

Crow shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard.
Crow prevents Crane from getting back to his feet.
Crane looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crane, up you get!
Crane misses with the combination.
Crane lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiggaboo Crane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crow.
Crane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crow.

Crow has Crane up against the cage in a clinch.

Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane misses with a looping left.
Crane connects with a body shot that sends Crow's belly button to the back.
Crane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jiggaboo Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane tries to clinch but Crow moves away
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Crow.
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
Crane throws a series of punches but Crow avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Jiggaboo Crane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Crane misses.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Crane.
Crane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crane throws a head kick that misses.
Crow blocks a head kick by Crane.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Crane moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
Crow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crane's defenses.
Crane has had enough of the clinch but Crow keeps him there for the moment.

Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane misses with a straight right.
Crow blocks a jab.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane throws a lazy head kick
and Crow counters with a body kick that stops Crane in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crow digs a good hook to Crane's body.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crow is looking to land body kicks.
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crow back to the cage. Crane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cranes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crane's corner calls for a 1-2. Crane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Crane rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow.
Crane blocking some punches.

Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crane misses with a looping right.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Crane punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Crane's front leg but catches the back leg as Crane tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Crane down.
Crow keeps Crane at a distance using the push kick.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crane tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crane throws a leg kick but Crow checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crane swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crane avoids it really well and circles away.
Crow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiggaboo Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Crane staying out of range there.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Crane catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crane misses the jab.
Crane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crane circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Crow misses.
Crane throws out a powerful jab.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Crane.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane throws a low kick but Crow avoids it.
Crane cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Crow throws a wild body kick that Crane sees coming a mile off.
Crane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crow misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Crane - just one landing.
Crane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crow throws a leg kick that misses.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crane finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Crane is just out of range.
Crow throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane scores with a jab.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow fakes the leg kick and cracks Crane in the body.
Crane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow cracks Crane with a good jab.
Crane throws a leg kick that misses.
Bolo Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane cracks Crow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crane throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Crane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crane tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Crow cracks Crane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crane lands with a right hand.
Crow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crane lands a jab.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crane tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiggaboo Crane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crow throws a leg kick but Crane moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow motions for Crane to come forward. Crow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiggaboo Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crane 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiggaboo Crane!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mendes
vs
Draven

180 cm
28
155 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
169 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Fast

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

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Draven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draven pinned against the cage. Draven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Draven.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven connects with a body shot that sends Mendes's belly button to the back.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Draven.
Jab from Draven.
Mendes fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Draven jabs Mendes right on the nose. Mendes blinks but takes it well.
Draven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crunch! Mendes slams his shin into Draven's torso.
Draven throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draven pinned against the cage. Draven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Draven throws a leg kick

and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control.

Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Draven is defending well.

Mendes tries for a kimura but Draven is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draven has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draven, who protects the arm well.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Draven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendes off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control his opponent's hands but Draven gets his hands free.
Mendes rolls, trying to escape but Draven keeps control of the position.
Draven biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mendes wants to hold on but Draven pushes him away.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Draven prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes holds on for dear life, controlling Draven's posture momentarily.
Draven controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Jesus Mendes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mendes throws a head kick but Draven moves out of range.
Draven lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendes is defended easily by Draven.
Nice jab there from Draven.
Draven throws a leg kick but Mendes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Draven is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Draven defends the submission attempt.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.

Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Draven defends the submission attempt.

Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draven trying to control but Mendes postures up.

Mendes is working for a kimura but Draven is defending it quite comfortably.
Jesus Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.

Mendes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Draven defend it? Mendes steps over the head and cranks it - Draven is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mendes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Mendes!
Jesus Mendes retains his lightweight title!
Jesus Mendes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claw has chosen Orgineel! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Saukko
vs
Claw

192 cm
32
272 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
278 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brute

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiu Claw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saukko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Claw finds it's way round the side to connect with Saukko's head.
Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claw was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko.
Saukko slips a jab from Claw.
Saukko with a hook.
A jab lands there for Claw.
Saukko checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko tries to bum rush Claw with a series of wild strikes but Claw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Claw takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claw.

Saukko scores a takedown into full mount!
Saukko is landing with some decent strikes but Claw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Saukko seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saukko.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukko trying to pass the guard but Claw defending well.
Saukko throws a strike but Claw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Claw wants to stand and escape but Saukko is having none of it.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Claw pulls Saukko in close to his closed guard and prevents Saukko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Claw is retaining full guard.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw trying to control the position here.

Per Saukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Claw there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Claw finds it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Claw enables Saukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Claw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claw trying to keep a closed guard but Saukko is proving a slippery customer.
Saukko looking to pass the guard.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claw is on top in guard.
Saukko seems keen to control Claw's posture.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Claw from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saukko's guard.
Saukko is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claw wants to free his trapped foot but Saukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claw is looking to take a break and control but Saukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saukko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saukko won't allow Claw to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jiu Claw.
Claw moves out of range as Saukko strikes.
Claw slips a jab from Saukko.
Claw throws a low kick, looking for Saukko's leg but Saukko calmly moves out of range.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Claw moves out of range.
Claw throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Jiu Claw has been cut.
Saukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Saukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
Claw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saukko.
Claw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
Claw tries to buck Saukko off but Saukko is having none of it.
Saukko wants to control for a moment but Claw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Claw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiu Claw's cut.
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.

Saukko misses with a body shot
and Claw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Claw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Claw throws the left hand but Saukko avoids the punch easily.

Claw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saukko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Claw lands a right hand.
Claw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Claw lands with a light punch inside.
Claw lands a knee to the head.
Claw lands with a light punch inside.

Saukko is rocked!
Claw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Claw jerks Saukko's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Saukko drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Claw goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Claw because Saukko was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jiu Claw!
Jiu Claw is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jiu Claw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.