FFC 90 - Infamous v Savage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lack comes to the cage accompanied by red nation- the game, lil wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lack
vs
Lynch

192 cm
24
218 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

182 cm
35
223 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Fighters First Nutrition

160!

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lynch trying to control but Lack is working from the bottom.
Lack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
Lynch stays in close to Lack's body and controls the position.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Lack has wrist control.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jamie Lynch wasn't active enough on the ground.

Lack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lynch tries to hold on but Lack pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynch looks a forlorn figure.

Lack working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch is in no mood to give up.
Lynch tries to hold on but Lack postures up.
Lack unloads with some shots from mount but Lynch bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Lack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lynch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Lack has a good base and remains in mount.
Lack postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lynch bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lack and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Lack!
Joe Lack very nearly forgot to thank Fighters First Nutrition 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jermery
vs
Makhnov

177 cm
23
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Jermery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jermery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jermery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhnov walks into a jab.
Jermery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jermery.
Jermery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jermery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jermery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makhnov. Makhnov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jermery swings widly with a right hand
and Makhnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jermery has taken the fight to 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!
Makhnov scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ron Jermery has been cut.
Makhnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makhnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jermery.
Makhnov misses with a knee strike.
Jermery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jermery is trying to pull guard but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jermery avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jermery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jermery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makhnov counters with a three punch combo that has Jermery backing up. Jermery nods at Makhnov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jermery dips to his left and cracks Makhnov with an uppercut!
Jermery lands a jab to the head.

Jermery takes the fight into the clinch.
Makhnov prevents Jermery from breaking the clinch.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Makhnov to work.
Makhnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jermery's efforts to push away.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makhnov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhnov scores with a hook to the body.
Makhnov lands a good knee to the midsection. Jermery won't want to take too many of those.
Jermery wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhnov won't allow it.
Makhnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jermery controls his hands.
Jermery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jermery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makhnov smiles and moves away.
Makhnov misses the shot to the body.
Jermery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makhnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jermery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ron Jermery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jermery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jermery.
Jermery feints a jab promting Makhnov to slip. Jermery then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makhnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery tests Makhnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makhnov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jermery lands a jab.
Jermery scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makhnov in his tracks.
Jermery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makhnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jermery.
Jermery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhnov.
Jermery throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhnov.
Jermery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jermery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jermery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jermery.
Makhnov swinging wildly here.
Jermery throws an overhand right that lands on Makhnov's shoulder, as Makhnov tries to avoid the shot.
Makhnov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhnov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown but Makhnov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimitri Makhnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Jermery. That snapped Makhnov's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jermery. Makhnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jermery thuds a left hand into Makhnov's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makhnov stuffs the takedown.
Jermery misses with a takedown
and Makhnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Makhnov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jermery counters with a series of strikes. Makhnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jermery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jermery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jermery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makhnov under the eye.
Makhnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jermery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jermery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jermery.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jermery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jermery shoots in but Makhnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ron Jermery is winning the standup battle so far.
Jermery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhnov moves away.

Jermery moves into the clinch successfully.
Makhnov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makhnov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jermery avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
Makhnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jermery blocks it with crossed arms.
Jermery tries to break free but Makhnov pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov prevents Jermery from breaking the clinch.
Makhnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makhnov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jermery in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makhnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jermery avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Makhnov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhnov.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but Jermery blocks it.
Makhnov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jermery up against the cage.
Makhnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jermery controls his hands.
Jermery can't break the clinch.
Makhnov keeps control of Jermery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makhnov effectively controlling the action here.
Jermery is trying to break the clinch but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov controlling the action here for a moment.
Jermery can't break the clinch.
Jermery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage.
Makhnov lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jermery is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Jermery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makhnov misses with a body punch.
Jermery is trying to push Makhnov away but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makhnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jermery wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhnov won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makhnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jermery.
Makhnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jermery fails to land.
Jermery takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jermery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jermery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jermery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.
Makhnov misses with a knee strike.
Jermery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jermery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makhnov smiles and moves away.
Jermery clobbers Makhnov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Jermery coming out on top.
Makhnov looks to land a right hand but Jermery moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Jermery clinches up against the cage.
Jermery tries to break the clinch but Makhnov is controlling the position.

Jermery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jermery clobbers Makhnov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jermery avoids the body shot from Makhnov.
Makhnov leaves Jermery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jermery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makhnov on the side of the head.
Jermery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jermery darts in and clinches Makhnov up against the cage.
Jermery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makhnov lands a knee to the body.
Makhnov is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dimitri Makhnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ron Jermery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jermery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jermery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Makhnov does no damage.
The fighters circling - Makhnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jermery works Makhnov's body with a nice hook.

Makhnov takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Jermery clinches up against the cage.
Jermery is trying to break free.

Jermery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jermery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jermery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhnov.
Jermery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makhnov circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makhnov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makhnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jermery misses with a hook.
Jermery misses with a series of wild punches.

Jermery closes the distance and clinches.

Jermery breaks from the clinch.
Jermery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makhnov under the eye.
Jermery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.

Jermery has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery wants to break free but Makhnov has control.
Jermery wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhnov won't allow it.
Makhnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makhnov blocks an uppercut.
Makhnov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jermery up against the cage.
Jermery is trying to push Makhnov away but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jermery tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhnov avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jermery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makhnov backwards.
Knees to the body from Makhnov.
Jermery is trying to break free.
Makhnov working Jermery over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jermery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makhnov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
Jermery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jermery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makhnov backwards.
Jermery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dimitri Makhnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jermery is defending well for now.
Jermery managing to block the knees to the body from Makhnov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makhnov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jermery throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhnov.
Makhnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jermery is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhnov has double underhooks.
Makhnov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jermery blocks a body shot from Makhnov.
Makhnov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jermery is trying to force a seperation but Makhnov has the dominant position.
Makhnov slowing the pace effectively.
Jermery can't break the clinch.
Jermery tries to circle away but Makhnov has him pinned against the cage.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but Jermery blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jermery has had enough of the clinch but Makhnov keeps him there for the moment.
Jermery tries to circle away but Makhnov has him pinned against the cage.
Jermery is trying to break free.
Makhnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jermery.
Jermery is trying to break the clinch but Makhnov is controlling him.
Makhnov misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jermery is looking for a takedown.
Makhnov slows down the pace here.
Makhnov misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Jermery.
I think Jermery 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jermery!

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Owens
vs
Boyle

181 cm
26
179 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

179 cm
30
176 lbs
18 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupree Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens dips to his left and cracks Boyle with an uppercut!

Boyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owens on his heels. He'll look to pass Owens's guard now, I'm sure.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Boyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Boyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Owens trying to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Owens is looking to stand up but Boyle isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boyle wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Boyle content to stall in guard here.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred Boyle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Owens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyle's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Boyle.
Owens missing with a left hand there. Boyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle misses with a kick to the body

and Owens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boyle! Owens lets Boyle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Boyle is rocked!
Boyle misses with a hook
and Owens counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Boyle falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dupree Owens!

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RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jucifer's--. Jimmy Quim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quim
vs
Mask

178 cm
31
183 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

177 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Quim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Quim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mask is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quim trying to control the action but Mask is working from the bottom.

Quim is trying to work for a kimura but Mask is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mask makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mask.
Mask wants to sweep but no luck.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quim throws an elbow that misses. Mask uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quim's guard. Nice move by Mask!
Quim looking for a sweep. Not yet Quim, not yet.
Quim keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Mask won't allow Quim to sweep him here.
Quim keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Quim wants to sweep here but Mask controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quim pushes Mask off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Quim fails with the takedown.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Quim moves out of range easily.
Quim shoots and misses
and Mask counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
Mask takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Quim.
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!
Quim fails with a takedown attempt.

Quim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mask to the mat! Mask manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mask wants to stand but Quim is controlling the position.
Quim trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Quim postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
Mask tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mask trying to keep a closed guard but Quim is proving a slippery customer.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Quim scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quim throwing strikes from guard but Mask blocks nicely.
Quim trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Quim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quim postures up.
Mask working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quim prevents Mask from improving his position.
Quim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mask defending well though.
Mask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.
Quim throwing strikes but missing.
Mask wants to stand but Quim is controlling the position.
Jimmy Quim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim looking to pass the guard.
Mask controls Quim momentarily but Quim frees himself.
Quim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mask's head.
Quim lands a couple of digs.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quim 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.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quim postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quim postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Quim is trying desperately to improve position.
Quim tries to lock up and control but Mask gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mask content just to control the position here.
Quim is squirming around, avoiding Mask's attempts to control the action.
Mask content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mask trying to control but he's not successful this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mask with shots to the head and body - Quim looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quim is trying desperately to improve position.
Mask in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quim shoots in and drives through. Mask sprawls well.
Quim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mask counters with a straight right hand.
Quim fails with the takedown.
Mask fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mask as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask swinging wildly here.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Mask.
A combination from Mask does no damage.
Mask stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mask wants it to stay on the feet.

Quim scores a takedown into full mount!
Mask suckers Quim into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mask is now in Quim's guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mask gets to his feet - Quim follows without any prompting.

Quim gets a double leg takedown into Mask's guard.
Mask controlling Quim's posture.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mask wants to stand and escape but Quim is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim wants to control from the top but Mask keeps moving.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quim throws a big elbow that misses.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mask swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mask pushes Quim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mask tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mask stuffs the takedown.
Quim throws a front kick aimed at Mask's knee but Mask avoids it well.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Quim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mask avoids it really well and circles away.
Mask blocks a jab.
Mask throws a head kick but Quim moves out of range.
Mask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mask throws a combination. Quim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Mask gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mask breaks from 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!
Quim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mask moves into the clinch.
Quim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quim can't break the clinch.
Mask scores with a shoulder strike.
Mask gets underhooks to prevent Quim's takedown attempt.
Mask with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Mask breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mask tries to avoid it but Quim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mask to the ground. Mask escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiger Mask.
I think Quim 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Shibukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herschel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herschel Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shibukawa
vs
Walker

186 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
218 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gouki Shibukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herschel Walker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves out of range as Shibukawa strikes.
Shibukawa takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Shibukawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker tries to clinch up
and Shibukawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shibukawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shibukawa throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibukawa misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Walker wants to clinch but Shibukawa slips to the side
and Shibukawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walker moves to clinch but Shibukawa breaks away
letting Shibukawa counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker looks to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shibukawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker wants to clinch but Shibukawa slips to the side
and Shibukawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Shibukawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Walker rushes Shibukawa and presses him up against the cage.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Shibukawa breaks the clinch.
Shibukawa thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibukawa takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker tries to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shibukawa lands with a shot to the body.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Shibukawa counter with a right hand.
Shibukawa lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
Shibukawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Shibukawa throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibukawa manages to avoid it.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Shibukawa pushes him off.
Shibukawa misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves away
and Shibukawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shibukawa throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker closes the distance but Shibukawa moves to the side
and Shibukawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Shibukawa swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Shibukawa misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker moves to clinch but Shibukawa breaks away
and Shibukawa counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Shibukawa to acknowledge the strikes.
Shibukawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Shibukawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Shibukawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Walker is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to clinch.
Shibukawa misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibukawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Shibukawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Shibukawa's belly button to the back.
Shibukawa throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves away
and Shibukawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Shibukawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shibukawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shibukawa takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Shibukawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Shibukawa throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shibukawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shibukawa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shibukawa scores with a punch to the head.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shibukawa throws out the jab.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shibukawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Shibukawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Shibukawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herschel Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker tries to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walker's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shibukawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Shibukawa throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Shibukawa thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibukawa throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker moves to clinch but Shibukawa breaks away
and Shibukawa counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Shibukawa tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Shibukawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shibukawa counters with a low kick, right behind Walker 's knee.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shibukawa counters with a left to the body.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker closes the distance but Shibukawa moves to the side
and Shibukawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shibukawa at a distance.
Walker tries to clinch there but Shibukawa circles away.
Walker wants to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shibukawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gouki Shibukawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Shibukawa counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Shibukawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Herschel Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Shibukawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shibukawa lands a body shot.
Shibukawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Shibukawa throws an off balance right hand

and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shibukawa lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Shibukawa.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shibukawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Shibukawa avoids the damage to the body.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker is breathing heavily.

Shibukawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shibukawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibukawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shibukawa misses with a low kick.
Shibukawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Shibukawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Shibukawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Shibukawa misses with a wild body shot.
Walker closes the distance but Shibukawa moves to the side
and Shibukawa counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shibukawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker looks to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shibukawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shibukawa counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gouki Shibukawa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shibukawa.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Shibukawa circles away.
Walker tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves away
and Shibukawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shibukawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.

Walker darts in and clinches Shibukawa up against the cage.
Walker crunches a lovely knee into Shibukawa's ribcage.
Shibukawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Shibukawa is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shibukawa.
Walker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shibukawa's defenses.

Shibukawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shibukawa misses with a double jab.
Shibukawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker tries to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibukawa takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shibukawa. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shibukawa throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibukawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shibukawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shibukawa. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shibukawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shibukawa misses with a few strikes there.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shibukawa.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibukawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shibukawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Shibukawa pushes him off.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shibukawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibukawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shibukawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shibukawa lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to clinch but Shibukawa is avoiding it.
Walker wants to clinch up but Shibukawa keeps it at a distance.
Walker takes a swing at Shibukawa's ribcage but misses.
Walker tries to clinch but Shibukawa is having none of it.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Shibukawa is out of range.
Shibukawa tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.

Walker takes the fight into the clinch.

Shibukawa breaks the clinch.
Shibukawa takes one to the chin there.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Shibukawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
enabling Shibukawa to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shibukawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to move into range but Shibukawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shibukawa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Shibukawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shibukawa stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gouki Shibukawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker is looking to clinch but Shibukawa is avoiding it.
Walker tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves away
and Shibukawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibukawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Shibukawa counters with a big head kick but Walker shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gouki Shibukawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shibukawa, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gouki Shibukawa!
After winning the bout, Gouki Shibukawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Infamous
vs
Savage

190 cm
27
184 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

184 cm
31
185 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry)

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Infamous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes.
Infamous tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage shoots in but Infamous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Infamous throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Infamous is defended easily by Savage.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jack Infamous has been cut.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Savage gets caught flat footed, as Infamous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Infamous throwing strikes but missing.
Infamous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Infamous slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.
Infamous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Infamous trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage pulls Infamous in close to his closed guard and prevents Infamous from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Infamous just wasn't active enough.
Savage staying out of range there.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
Savage throws a nice head kick!
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage throws a head kick but Infamous moves out of range.

Infamous gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infamous wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
Infamous working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Infamous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Infamous's back!
Savage not allowing Infamous to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Infamous defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Infamous controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Savage tightening his grip on Infamous, looking for the choke.
Infamous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Savage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Infamous tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.

Savage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Infamous tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savage looking for a guillotine from mount but Infamous is having none of it.
Infamous bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.
Infamous 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.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Infamous slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Infamous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Infamous tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Infamous stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Infamous avoids the head kick by Savage.
Infamous slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.

Infamous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savage to the ground. Infamous is now in Savage's guard.
Savage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Infamous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Infamous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Infamous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Infamous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Infamous throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Infamous's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Savage stands and throws Infamous's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Infamous gets back to half guard.

Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Infamous manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Savage drops back looking for a leg! Infamous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Infamous manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Infamous's guard.
Infamous wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is working hard here to advance position.
Jack Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Infamous has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Infamous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Infamous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
Infamous looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage drops back looking for a leg! Infamous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Infamous manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Infamous's guard.
Savage looking to pass the guard.

Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Infamous looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Infamous looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Infamous!
Infamous taking a break here but Savage is having none of it and regains half guard.
Infamous with the ground and pound but Savage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Infamous trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throwing strikes but missing.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Infamous distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Infamous is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Infamous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage defending well as Infamous loads up on a big left hand.
Infamous shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Infamous swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Infamous closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
Infamous postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.

Savage is looking for a triangle but Infamous pushes his legs off easily.

Savage working for a triangle but Infamous defends it easily.
Infamous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Infamous controls the pace.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Infamous tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Infamous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Infamous lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Infamous makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Infamous!

Savage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Infamous is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous scoring with some ground and pound.
Savage wants to stand but Infamous is controlling the position.
Infamous is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Infamous postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

Savage has an active guard here but Infamous has managed to pass into half guard.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Infamous looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Infamous is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Infamous passes to side control.
Infamous working away.
Infamous working the ground and pound.
Savage tries to improve position but can't.

Infamous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Infamous clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Infamous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Savage.

Infamous drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage keeping full guard, as Infamous tries to pass.
Infamous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Infamous passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Infamous lands a nice short elbow.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Infamous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage wants to improve his position but Infamous is controlling well.
Infamous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Infamous winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Infamous.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.

Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Savage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Infamous is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Infamous slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.
Infamous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Savage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Infamous scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to control Infamous's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
Savage has hold of Infamous's hands but Infamous slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Infamous passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Infamous putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Infamous unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Infamous.
Savage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Jackson Savage has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Infamous's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to improve his position but Infamous isn't that keen on the idea.
Infamous putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Infamous trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Infamous in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Savage is rocked!
Infamous unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Savage wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Infamous celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Infamous!
Jack Infamous is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jack Infamous thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.