QFC Tournament 119 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ant Liebermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Durham
vs
Liebermann

175 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Liebermann!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Durham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liebermann is positioning himself well to prevent Durham advancing to mount.
Durham passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham is looking to work his way around to Liebermann's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Durham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liebermann is looking to escape.
Liebermann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liebermann is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebermann tries to reverse the position but Durham maintains control.
Durham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Durham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liebermann is looking to escape.
Liebermann wants to control but Durham is having none of it.
Durham wants to control the pace but Liebermann is squirming around nicely.

Durham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Liebermann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Liebermann is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Durham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liebermann turns into him and now he's in Durham's guard.

Durham pushes a forearm under Liebermann's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Liebermann is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Durham!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Sell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sell
vs
Cole

171 cm
23
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Sell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Cole!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sell wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sell pinned against the cage. Sell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sell but Sell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
George Sell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cole.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt

and Sell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Sell has control of the leg.
Cole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sell wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sell controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sell is looking to stand up but Cole won't let him.

We're going to have a standup here because George Sell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Sell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.

Sell has managed to clinch.

Sell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries for a takedown but Sell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Cole gets caught napping as Sell dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sell from controlling successfully.
Cole wants to stand up but Sell is controlling him.
Sell trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Sell preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cole works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sell regains half guard, as Cole was trying to land strikes.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Cole is working for a submission of some sort.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Sell's hands, connecting with Sell's forehead.
Sell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.

Sell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sell tries to get out of the position.
Cole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sell defending well though.

Cole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sell's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sell has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sell wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Cole will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Sell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cole shoots in but Sell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sell scores with a leg kick.
George Sell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sell showed some decent athleticism there.
Sell is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Sell is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sell is taking a breather. Cole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cole is pressing down on Sell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole wants to sweep here but Sell controlling him for the moment.
Vincent Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sell from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Sell.
Cole fails with the takedown

and Sell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
George Sell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cole.

Sell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole misses with a takedown
letting Sell counter with a right hand.
Cole is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Sell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sell throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sell throws out a powerful jab.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cole swivels and escapes.

Sell closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.

Sell breaks the clinch.
Sell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Sell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Sell drives through with a takedown into Cole's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cole wants to sweep here but Sell controlling him for the moment.
Sell wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sell from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Sell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sell stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sell.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sell as he avoids it easily.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sell shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Sell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sell misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sell's half guard.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vincent Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Sell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole is in close to Sell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Sell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Sell has his hands on Cole's head, controlling the position.
Sell is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Sell looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Sell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sell keeps the fight on the outside.

Sell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sell swings around for an armbar but Cole sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sell's guard.

Cole gets to his feet - Sell follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sell sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sell trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Sell is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cole in particular looking to stall.

Cole postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sell to stand up.
Sell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sell tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Sell slaps away a takedown attempt from Cole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Sell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Cole.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cole tries for a takedown but Sell circles away easily

and Sell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sell pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sell manages to get himself to full guard.
Sell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole postures up in Sell's guard and throws a big left but Sell blocks it.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sell striking off his back but it's not causing Cole any problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole postures up in Sell's guard and throws a big left but Sell blocks it.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sell is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Vincent Cole!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Vincent Cole!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Vincent Cole!

Vincent Cole wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renji Narakura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Andranator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Narakura
vs
Andranator

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renji Narakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Andranator!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Andranator misses.
Narakura shoots in looking for a takedown but Andranator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Narakura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Andranator 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andranator passes Narakura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andranator wants to pass the guard but Narakura is defending well.
Andranator wants to take a breather but Narakura is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andranator in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narakura is trying to control but Andranator passes into side control!
Narakura is not content to let Andranator control the position.
Narakura keeping his opponent close.

Andranator has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andranator drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narakura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Narakura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andranator is controlling him.
Narakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Narakura pulls Andranator in to control the position.
Narakura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Narakura is trying to keep Andranator in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Renji Narakura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andranator tries to clinch

and Narakura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andranator's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narakura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andranator tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andranator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andranator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Narakura lands a couple of digs.
Narakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Narakura distracts Andranator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Andranator looking for a guillotine here but Narakura defends easily.
Andranator looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andranator working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andranator has momentary wrist control but Narakura slips an elbow through the middle.

Andranator is rocked!
Narakura landing with the ground and pound.
Andranator is still in real trouble! Can Narakura finish him?
Narakura distracts Andranator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Narakura connects with a couple of short punches.
Narakura postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Andranator covers up, he's hurt! Narakura keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Narakura and the ref steps in to end the fight! Narakura can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renji Narakura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulan Bator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hardy
vs
Bator

178 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulan Bator!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bator on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bator on the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Bator tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Bator.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bator.
Tommy Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulan Bator.

Bator bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bator is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bator is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bator has hold of Hardy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hardy seems comfortable defending it but Bator has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hardy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hardy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bator couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ulan Bator!
Ulan Bator bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Frater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Frater
vs
O Doherty

225 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Frater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey O Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frater, right into the meat.
Frater ducks right into an uppercut from O Doherty.
A punch combination from O Doherty misses.
Frater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Doherty is fending him off so far but Frater persists. Nope, O Doherty circles away and we're back to standing.
O Doherty misses with a two punch combination.
Frater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Frater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Doherty throws a right hand that Frater ducks under and follows up with a left that Frater also avoids with ease.
O Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frater fails to land with a series of punches.
Frater shoots in looking for a takedown but O Doherty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Frater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Frater is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Doherty scores with a hook to the body. Frater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty lands a jab to the head.
Frater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Doherty defends it nicely.
O Doherty moves out of range of the body kick.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Frater avoids nicely.
Frater has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
O Doherty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Frater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Doherty tests Frater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Doherty checks the leg kick.
O Doherty lands with a nice body punch.
Frater is breathing heavily.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Frater avoids nicely.
Frater seems to have got his legs back now.
O Doherty lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frater slips a straight right by O Doherty.
Frater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Doherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frater dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
Frater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Doherty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frater.
O Doherty lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty looks to land a right hand but Frater moved out of range.
O Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frater throws a head kick but O Doherty moves out of range.
Mickey O Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. O Doherty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frater slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
O Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frater is defended easily by O Doherty.
Frater misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frater throws a jab but it's blocked by O Doherty.
Frater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Doherty tries to avoid it but Frater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Doherty to the ground. O Doherty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Doherty, as that shot connected.
A left lands for O Doherty.
O Doherty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Doherty misses with a two punch combination.
O Doherty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frater misses with an uppercut. O Doherty saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Doherty throws a nice looking combination but Frater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Doherty misses with the combination.
Frater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frater connects with a leg kick. O Doherty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O Doherty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from O Doherty.
O Doherty moves out of range as Frater strikes.
Frater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frater dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
Frater fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frater.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Frater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty avoids the body shot from Frater.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frater slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
Bob Frater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a left to the body.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Doherty connects with a jab.
Frater tries to clinch but O Doherty moves out of range.
O Doherty leaves Frater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty jabs at Frater's body.
Mickey O Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Doherty thuds a left hand into Frater's body.
O Doherty thuds a left hand into Frater's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Frater. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from O Doherty.
O Doherty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frater.
Some wild striking there from O Doherty.
O Doherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frater.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Doherty misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty feints a jab promting Frater to slip. O Doherty then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Doherty.
O Doherty feints a jab promting Frater to slip. O Doherty then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O Doherty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Doherty stuffs the takedown attempt from Frater. Frater gets slowly back to his feet.
O Doherty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mickey O Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Doherty lands a jab-cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Frater might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Doherty.
Frater tries to clinch but O Doherty moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty avoids a kick to the body.
Frater shoots and misses
and O Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Doherty misses with an uppercut. Frater saw that one coming.
O Doherty lands a right hook to the body.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frater tries to clinch up.
Frater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Doherty is fending him off so far but Frater persists. Nope, O Doherty circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by O Doherty.
Frater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frater was well out of range. Poor timing from O Doherty.
O Doherty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frater.
O Doherty works Frater's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O Doherty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Frater tries to clinch there but O Doherty circles away.
O Doherty works Frater's body with a nice hook.
O Doherty misses with the combination.
Frater fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Doherty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frater.
O Doherty jabs at Frater's body.
O Doherty cracks a nice hook into Frater's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from O Doherty does no damage.
O Doherty tries to bum rush Frater with a series of wild strikes but Frater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from O Doherty misses.
Frater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Doherty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frater is looking to clinch.
Frater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Doherty is fending him off so far but Frater persists. Nope, O Doherty circles away and we're back to standing.
O Doherty digs a good body shot into Frater's ribs.
Frater moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from O Doherty misses.
Frater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Doherty.
Frater throws a sloppy head kick and O Doherty moves out of range easily.
Frater tries to close the distance and clinch but O Doherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Doherty misses the jab.
O Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Frater moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from O Doherty.

Frater shoots in and bounces O Doherty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frater advances to half guard.
O Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Frater is working for a kimura but O Doherty is defending it quite comfortably.
O Doherty pushes Frater off looking to stand but Frater dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frater is trying to control. O Doherty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Frater is looking for a kimura but O Doherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frater to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O Doherty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frater is keen to just control but O Doherty is a slippery customer.
O Doherty is concentrating on defense, preventing Frater from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bob Frater has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by O Doherty as he connects with a hook.
O Doherty stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Frater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty connects with a body shot.
No joy there for O Doherty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Doherty is fending him off so far but Frater persists. Nope, O Doherty circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frater dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
Bob Frater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frater throws a head kick but O Doherty moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey O Doherty.
I've got O Doherty 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Mickey O Doherty!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mickey O Doherty!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mickey O Doherty!

Mickey O Doherty wins by unanimous decision!
Mickey O Doherty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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mgr
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RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marques
vs
Rosa

187 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosa drives through with a takedown into Marques's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rosa won't allow Marques to sweep him here.
Marques keeping full guard, as Rosa tries to pass.
Marques might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosa postures up.
Rosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosa trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.

Marcos Rosa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosa.
Rosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Marques gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marques really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosa is one step ahead there.
Rosa 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.
Marques working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marques looking for a sweep. Not yet Marques, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Marques forces Rosa back against the cage and clinches.
Rosa misses with some punches.

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

Rosa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marques trying to control but Rosa postures up.

Rosa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marques circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Marques has Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Marques won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marques takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marques is trying to pull guard but Rosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Marques breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rosa as Marques shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Marques. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques fails with the takedown

and Rosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rosa.
Marques is breathing heavily.
Marques working a defensive guard here.
Marques looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosa is one step ahead there.
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!
Marques is trying to keep Rosa in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rosa wants to pass the guard but Marques is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rosa throws a solid leg kick but Marques takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rosa.

Rosa rushes Marques and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Marques manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Marques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marques slips under a jab from Rosa.

Marques clinches up against the cage.
Marques tries a knee to the head but Rosa blocks it.
Marques fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Marques shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marques gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Felipe Marques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Rosa.

Rosa breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.

Marques dives in and scores a takedown into Rosa's guard.
Marques 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.
Rosa trying to strike off his back.
Marques's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marques has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Felipe Marques has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Marques counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marques has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rosa uses from the top position.
Marques is pulling down on Rosa's head. It's preventing any offense from Rosa, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosa trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcos Rosa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marques throws a series of punches but Rosa avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Marques.
Marques is looking to clinch but Rosa is avoiding it.
Marques shoots in and drives through. Rosa sprawls well.
Marques has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marques stuffs the takedown.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Rosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rosa darts in and clinches Marques up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Rosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rosa wants the takedown. Marques is fighting it off but Rosa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marques's guard against the cage.
Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Marques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosa prevents Marques from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marques is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Felipe Marques will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Marques tries to sprawl out of it but Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Marques or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosa which made him look bad.
Marques gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rosa counters with a single leg into guard. Marques didn't expect that.
Marcos Rosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marques is trying to hold Rosa in close to prevent damage but Rosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Marques is trying to maintain the position but Rosa is very close to passing his half guard.

Rosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marques defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques is staying active underneath Rosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marques trying to control here.
Rosa prevents Marques from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rosa manages to mount him!
Rosa controlling from mount.
Marques is in a horrible position here. Rosa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa tries to control but Marques wriggling away.
Rosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rosa throwing strikes here but Marques is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rosa looking to control but Marques is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa controlling the position easily from mount.

Rosa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marques is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques tries to hold on but Rosa pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques tries to control the position but Rosa now has his back.

Rosa is cranking Marques's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Marques! He's tightened the choke and Marques is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Rosa!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justine Dion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Rymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dion
vs
Rymes

187 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justine Dion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lemmy Rymes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dion gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rymes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dion off and has taken his back!
Dion trying to control the hands but Rymes breaks the grip.
Rymes is hanging on to Dion's back as he tries to escape.
Dion is trying to get back to his feet but Rymes has full control of the position and if anything, Dion has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Rymes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dion is in real trouble here. Rymes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dion is tapping out! Rymes wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lemmy Rymes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

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