FFC 99 - Bloody Hell! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Olajawon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Mina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hakeem Olajawon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hakeem Olajawon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Olajawon
vs
Mina

184 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Olajawon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robinson Mina!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mina connects with an inside leg kick.
Olajawon throws a series of punches but Mina moves out of range.
Olajawon moves away from the strike by Mina.
Olajawon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mina eats them both and turns towards Olajawon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
Olajawon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Olajawon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Mina tenderised Olajawon's leg. Olajawon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mina throws a head kick but Olajawon moves out of range.
Olajawon misses with a double jab.
Mina lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Olajawon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olajawon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mina lands with a kick to the temple. Olajawon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olajawon takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Olajawon. Those never looked like landing.
Olajawon misses with a straight left.
Mina slips under a jab from Olajawon.
Hakeem Olajawon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Olajawon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajawon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olajawon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mina.
Mina lands a front kick.
Olajawon is breathing heavily.
Mina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mina.
Mina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mina bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mina cracks the inside of Olajawon's front leg.
Olajawon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olajawon's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mina, right into the meat.
Mina thumps Olajawon with a low kick.
Olajawon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crunch! Mina slams his shin into Olajawon's torso.
Mina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olajawon takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mina throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mina.
That kick from Mina tenderised Olajawon's leg. Olajawon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mina bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mina scores with a head kick. Olajawon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mina.
Olajawon throws the left hand but Mina avoids the punch easily.
Olajawon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mina. Mina obviously looking to wear him down.
Mina lands with a kick to the temple. Olajawon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olajawon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mina lands a head kick. Olajawon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olajawon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mina. Mina obviously looking to wear him down.
Mina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olajawon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mina. Mina obviously looking to wear him down.
Olajawon misses with a double jab.
Olajawon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mina - that will leave a mark!
Olajawon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Mina.
Mina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Olajawon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olajawon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Olajawon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olajawon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olajawon takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Mina slips a jab and a cross from Olajawon.
Mina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olajawon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Olajawon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mina connects with a high kick.
Olajawon blocks a head kick by Mina.
Mina connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon throws a combination. Mina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olajawon throws a combination that misses
and Olajawon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mina scores with a head kick.
Mina throws a head kick that Olajawon semi-blocks.
Olajawon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Olajawon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mina works on Olajawon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mina pushes Olajawon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olajawon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Olajawon is trying to break the clinch but Mina has him pressed against the cage.
Mina lands with a left to the head.
Mina pushes Olajawon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mina breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olajawon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mina bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mina throws a head kick that half lands.
Mina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinson Mina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mina in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mina lands a head kick!
Olajawon lunges at Mina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mina's hand.
Good shot there by Olajawon.
Olajawon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mina circles away.
Mina throws a shot to the body.
Olajawon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Olajawon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mina throws a head kick that Olajawon semi-blocks.
Mina pushes Olajawon away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakeem Olajawon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olajawon throws a nice looking combination but Mina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olajawon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mina.
Olajawon misses with a combination
and Mina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mina throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajawon tries to clinch but Mina moves away
and Mina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mina.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mina!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mina - that will leave a mark!
Mina scores with a spinning back kick!
Mina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olajawon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olajawon avoids the head kick by Mina.
Mina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mina works Olajawon's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mina lands a head kick!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olajawon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mina scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olajawon will feel that in the morning.
Robinson Mina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mina scores with a leg kick.
Mina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mina lands a head kick!
Mina lands a high kick!
Olajawon tries to bum rush Mina with a series of wild strikes but Mina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mina scores with a head kick.
Mina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olajawon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mina.
Olajawon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mina connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Olajawon.
Olajawon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mina.
Mina throws a jab when Olajawon was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mina can pounce on him.
Mina scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mina.
Olajawon avoids the head kick by Mina.
Olajawon takes a swing at Mina's ribcage but misses.
Mina cracks the inside of Olajawon's front leg.
Mina scoring well with a low kick there.
Mina digs a good body shot into Olajawon's ribs.
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
Olajawon misses with a double jab
and Mina counters with a head kick.
Mina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Mina.
Mina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olajawon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mina lands a really nice looking cross but Olajawon seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olajawon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olajawon's sensitive parts.
Mina lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Olajawon does no damage.
Olajawon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mina lands a high kick!
Olajawon throws a series of punches but Mina avoids them all with ease.
Olajawon throws out a loose jab but Mina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mina throws a nice head kick!
Olajawon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olajawon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mina.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olajawon looks to land a combination but Mina avoids it well.
Mina lands a jab to Olajawon's midsection.
Mina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mina - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinson Mina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mina lands with a kick to the temple. Olajawon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mina throws a nice head kick!
Olajawon misses with a left hand
and Mina counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Olajawon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Olajawon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olajawon moves in looking to clinch but Mina pushes him off.
Mina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Olajawon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olajawon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Olajawon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olajawon.
Nice body kick from Mina.
Mina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olajawon. That did some damage!
Olajawon looks to land a combination but Mina avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Olajawon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajawon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Olajawon's head.
Olajawon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mina throws a nice head kick!
Mina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olajawon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mina lands a head kick. Olajawon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olajawon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mina manages to avoid it.
Olajawon misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olajawon!
Nice body kick there by Mina.
Olajawon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mina can pounce on him.
Olajawon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mina counters with a thumping low kick.
Mina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mina lands with a kick to the temple. Olajawon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mina scores with a head kick.
Olajawon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olajawon swinging wildly here.
A combination from Olajawon does no damage.
Mina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olajawon misses with an uppercut. Mina saw that one coming.
Olajawon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mina circles away.
Mina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olajawon tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mina lands a head kick. Olajawon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olajawon moves to clinch but Mina breaks away
and Mina counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Olajawon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That kick from Mina tenderised Olajawon's leg. Olajawon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
Mina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mina connects with a leg kick. Olajawon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson Mina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mina lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Mina.
Mina lands a head kick!
Olajawon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mina moves away from the strike by Olajawon.
A head kick misses from Mina.
Hakeem Olajawon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olajawon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olajawon tries to clinch but Mina moves out of range.
Olajawon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Olajawon misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olajawon throws out a loose jab but Mina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mina, as that shot connected.
Mina ducks under a wild hook from Olajawon.
A left lands for Mina.
Olajawon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olajawon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Olajawon tries to clinch but Mina moves out of range.
Olajawon misses with a few strikes there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinson Mina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bakker
vs
Cole

183 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Bakker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Cole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakker dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Bakker's head and hops out.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bakker clinches with his opponent.

Cole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cole manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cole fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakker manages to get back to half guard.
Cole prevents Bakker from standing back up.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bakker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole is pushing down on Bakker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bakker is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bakker is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bakker avoid being mounted?
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bakker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.

Bakker kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakker lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakker connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bakker staying calm.

Bakker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bakker is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bakker scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet here but Bakker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cole's back.

Bakker looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bakker lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Bakker!
Post fight, Bob Bakker took to the microphone: 'My opponent was a good fighter, I respected him. I also want to thank my fans. En I hope that everybody likes the fight '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kibbe Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Van Buyten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Van Buyten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sly
vs
Van Buyten

195 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

194 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kibbe Sly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Van Buyten!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buyten stalks Sly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sly's face. Sly staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Van Buyten.
Van Buyten throws a right hand that Sly ducks under and follows up with a left that Sly also avoids with ease.

Sly shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Buyten's guard.
Sly won't allow Van Buyten to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sly wants to control from the top but Van Buyten keeps moving.

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

Sly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Buyten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sly, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Buyten is aware though and is defending well.

Sly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Buyten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Buyten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sly trying to keep a closed guard but Van Buyten is proving a slippery customer.

Sly working for a triangle but Van Buyten defends it easily.
Sly has a closed guard, preventing Van Buyten from standing up.

Sly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Buyten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Sly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buyten trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Van Buyten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buyten has managed to get both his arms back between Sly's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sly has his foot on Van Buyten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Buyten works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Buyten wants to control from the top but Sly keeps moving.

Sly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Buyten defends it easily.
Sly keeping moving, preventing Van Buyten from controlling successfully.

Sly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sly has a closed guard, preventing Van Buyten from standing up.
Van Buyten trying to control but Sly is working from the bottom.
Van Buyten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buyten trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Sly has closed the distance and engaged Van Buyten in a clinch.
Sly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buyten's face.

It looks like Stefan Van Buyten has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buyten misses with a right hand

and Sly counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Buyten tries to break free but Sly pushes him back against the cage.
Van Buyten is trying to break the clinch but Sly has him pressed against the cage.
Sly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Buyten's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sly misses with a knee strike.
Sly misses with a knee strike.
Sly looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buyten is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kibbe Sly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Van Buyten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sly moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Buyten.
Van Buyten throws a series of punches but Sly avoids them all with ease.
Van Buyten throws a head kick but Sly moves out of range.
Stefan Van Buyten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sly clinches up with Van Buyten and pushes him back against the cage.
Sly slowing the pace effectively.
Sly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Sly successfully pulls guard.

Sly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Buyten defends it easily.

Sly is looking for a triangle but Van Buyten pushes his legs off easily.

Sly working for a triangle but Van Buyten defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Buyten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buyten has managed to get both his arms back between Sly's legs - danger averted.
Sly keeping moving, preventing Van Buyten from controlling successfully.
Van Buyten wants to stand but Sly is controlling his posture from full guard.

Sly is looking for a triangle but Van Buyten pushes his legs off easily.
Van Buyten wants to control from the top but Sly keeps moving.

Sly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Buyten uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buyten tries to stand but Sly is controlling his head.
Sly is looking for a sweep.
Sly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Buyten off and has taken his back!

Sly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Buyten defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kibbe Sly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!

Sly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Buyten knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Buyten for a finish.
Van Buyten is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sly off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Van Buyten looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Sly is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Van Buyten has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sly has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Van Buyten taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sly doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kibbe Sly!
Kibbe Sly made sure to mention his sponsor, Fighters First Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Corpsegrinder
vs
Shin

177 cm
20
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
152 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Shin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Shin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Corpsegrinder instigates a clinch.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Marcus Shin has been cut.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow just above Shin 's eye.
Corpsegrinder is pushing Shin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corpsegrinder missing with knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder stalling.
Corpsegrinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
Corpsegrinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corpsegrinder has Shin pressed against the cage, preventing Shin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corpsegrinder prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin avoids a wild elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder prevents Shin from breaking the clinch.
Corpsegrinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Shin avoids the damage to the body.
Corpsegrinder misses with an elbow strike.
Shin is looking to break free of the clinch but Corpsegrinder has double underhooks.
Corpsegrinder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corpsegrinder connects with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder scores a nice knee to the body.
Shin looks winded!
Shin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corpsegrinder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corpsegrinder misses with an elbow strike.
Corpsegrinder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corpsegrinder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Corpsegrinder to work.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder connects with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but Shin blocks it.
Shin dodges an elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
The referee calls for Corpsegrinder to work.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow inside.
Corpsegrinder avoiding damage.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but Shin blocks with his arms.
Corpsegrinder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corpsegrinder misses with an elbow strike.
Shin working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin tries to break free but Corpsegrinder pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corpsegrinder obliges.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee strike.
Corpsegrinder misses with an elbow over the top.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpsegrinder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shin up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corpsegrinder.

Shin is trying to trip Corpsegrinder. He has hold of a leg but Corpsegrinder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Corpsegrinder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corpsegrinder is looking to stand up but Shin isn't so interested in that idea.
Shin wants to pass the guard but Corpsegrinder is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Corpsegrinder looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shin is defending well. Corpsegrinder quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Corpsegrinder celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stardust Corpsegrinder!
Our winner, Stardust Corpsegrinder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erich Fassbender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erich Fassbender looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fassbender
vs
Malone

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erich Fassbender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Malone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fassbender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone lands with an overhand left.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fassbender looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Fassbender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fassbender is defended easily by Malone.
Malone fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fassbender to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fassbender looks to clinch but Malone throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fassbender taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Malone!
A less than humble Josh Malone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between peter Tremain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitri Makhnov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tremain
vs
Makhnov

167 cm
32
170 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, peter Tremain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tremain misses.
Tremain throws a head kick but Makhnov moves out of range.

Tremain closes the distance and pushes Makhnov back into the cage.
Tremain tries to pull guard but Makhnov won't allow it.
Tremain stalling in the clinch.
Tremain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makhnov prevents it.
Makhnov has Tremain pushed against the cage.
Tremain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makhnov is pressed up against the cage. Tremain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makhnov down to the mat. Makhnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter Tremain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhnov misses with a two punch combination.
Tremain shoots for a double leg takedown but Makhnov sprawls well. He's pushed Tremain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makhnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tremain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makhnov won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Makhnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tremain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to control but Tremain postures up.
Tremain is looking to take a break and control but Makhnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tremain controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhnov has one of Tremain's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Makhnov is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain lands a nice forearm strike.
Makhnov tries to bench press Tremain off him but Tremain keeps the position.

Tremain tries for a kimura but Makhnov is defending well.
Tremain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhnov keeps working.
Tremain is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Makhnov is avoiding damage well.

Tremain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makhnov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tremain but great work by Makhnov.
Tremain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tremain is looking to reverse the position.
Tremain wants to control but Makhnov postures up.
Makhnov cracks Tremain with a big elbow.
Tremain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makhnov's best efforts.

Makhnov seems to be looking for submissions.

Makhnov is trying to work for a kimura but Tremain is defending well.
Makhnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tremain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tremain won't allow Makhnov to pass to mount.
Makhnov is looking to take a break and control but Tremain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Makhnov is looking for a kimura here.
Tremain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makhnov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makhnov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tremain is looking to control Makhnov but Makhnov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tremain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makhnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tremain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makhnov slips under a jab.
Tremain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhnov as he jumps to the side.
Makhnov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tremain. Tremain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tremain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makhnov misses with a wild combination.
Makhnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tremain closes the distance and clinches.
Tremain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhnov tries a knee to the head but Tremain blocks it.

Tremain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tremain seems to be working for a kimura but Makhnov defends the submission attempt.
Makhnov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tremain.
Tremain is keen to just control but Makhnov is a slippery customer.
Makhnov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tremain from advancing to side control.
Makhnov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tremain jumps into side control!
Tremain tries to stand but Makhnov is controlling his head.
Makhnov tries to buck Tremain off but Tremain is having none of it.
Makhnov is trying to work for a sweep but Tremain has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain controlling from the full mount.
Makhnov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tremain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tremain somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to escape the position.

Tremain sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Makhnov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). peter Tremain!
peter Tremain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Golden Supplements [O.R.G] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege has chosen Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Owens
vs
Liege

181 cm
26
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

183 cm
32
187 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupree Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Liege ducks down to avoid it.
Owens wants to slow Liege down by chopping away at his legs.
Liege tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liege somewhat.
Owens throws a series of punches but Liege avoids them all with ease.
Liege with a poor takedown
and Owens counters with a two punch combo.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt

and Owens counters with a crisp one two that drops Liege! Owens thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Liege to his feet! Liege is in big trouble!

Liege is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Liege on that attempt.
Dupree Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owens counters with a huge left! Liege is in big trouble! He's backing up but Owens isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Liege from any more damage. A dominating finish by Owens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dupree Owens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Sleep by Eminem feat. DMX, Obie Trice. Kenner has chosen ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruz
vs
Kenner

190 cm
29
235 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

191 cm
28
277 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenner thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Kenner pushes him off.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Kenner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kenner ducks down to avoid it.
Kenner throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a jab when Kenner was well out of range.
Kenner thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Kenner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick but Kenner moves out of range.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Kenner misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
letting Kenner counter with a right hand.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Kenner finds it's target.
Kenner jabs at Cruz's body.
Tiger Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenner counters with an outside leg kick.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenner checks a leg kick.
Kenner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.

Kenner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenner wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Kenner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Kenner in his half guard.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenner looks to land a strike but Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenner.
Kenner throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenner advances position into side control!
Kenner is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Kenner crashes against the mat.
Kenner tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Cruz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenner.
Kenner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Kenner wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Kenner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner working the body and head with strikes.
Cruz parries the strikes from Kenner easily there. Kenner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cruz throws out a loose jab but Kenner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kenner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenner just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenner.
Kenner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenner avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz throws a low kick but Kenner moves out of range easily.
Kenner swinging wildly here.
Cruz tries to clinch but Kenner is having none of it.
Kenner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenner defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Kenner.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Kenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz throws a low kick but Kenner avoids it.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenner scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenner doesn't seem phased though.
Kenner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenner.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenner.
Kenner scores with a push kick.

Kenner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kenner throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kenner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenner is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Kenner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Kenner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Kenner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenner drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenner is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Kenner sits in half guard.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenner, right into the meat.
Kenner misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeAngelo Kenner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenner.
Kenner scores with a nice body kick.
Kenner lands an overhand right.

Cruz gets caught napping as Kenner dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard.

Cruz is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenner controlling from the top position.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenner lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kenner lands a couple of elbows.
Kenner postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cruz covers up, he's hurt! Kenner keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kenner and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kenner can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Kenner!
An intense looking DeAngelo Kenner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Damn....just....just....DAMN!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Time
vs
White

183 cm
33
225 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
220 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fighters First Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

White gets caught napping as Time dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
Time with a flurry of punches that miss.
Time throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Time's guard. Nice move by White!
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Time is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White wants to control from the top but Time keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Time is on top in guard.
Time throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Time has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Time wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Time with a flurry of punches that miss.
Time with a nice head shot there.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Time looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Time lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
White avoids a series of strikes thrown by Time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Time.
Time sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Time there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
White is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Time tries to control but White wriggling away.
White can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White avoids a strike by Time and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Time's guard! Fantastic escape!
White wants to pass the guard but Time is keeping the position.
Time is trying to keep White in close.
White prevents Time from getting back to his feet.
White wants to pass the guard but Time is keeping the position.
Time looking for a sweep. Not yet Time, not yet.
White wants to pass the guard but Time is keeping the position.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time looking to control.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
Time is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
Time is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Time not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Time has White pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Time is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White looks to land a combination but Time avoids it well.

Time fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Time persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Time throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Time working the head and body with strikes.

Time seems to be looking for submissions.
Time uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Time wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time with good strikes from the mount here!
Time looking to control and managing it successfully.
White can't escape the position.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Time unloading with bombs!
Time throwing strikes but White bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Time manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Time drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Time has White in his guard.
Time is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White is looking to control Time's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Time missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Time is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
Time looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Time connects with a couple of short punches.
Time throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Time accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Time postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Time loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Time is one step ahead there.
Time throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Time's guard. Nice move by White!
White is looking to advance position but Time has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Time cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Time slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Time as he jumps to the side.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Time tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Time to the ground. Time escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Time throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Time avoids the body shot from White.
Time cracks White with a good jab.
Time fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Time feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Time changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Time accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Time cracks White with a solid left hand.
Time is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Time trying to control but White is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throwing strikes but missing.
Time connects with a couple of short punches.
Time trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Time is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Time is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Time is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
White raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking to finish Time with some ground and pound. This is bad for Time!
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!
Time is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
White thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
White scoring with strikes but Time is staying in there.
Time is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White lands a big elbow.
Prime Time overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White looking to finish with strikes here!
White with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Time hang on?

Time is rocked!
White softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Time is out cold! White jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack White!
Our winner, Jack White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.