AFLC 36: Williams Vs Darnell 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Da Costa
vs
Bisping

182 cm
25
200 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping throws a lazy right hand but Da Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bisping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bisping works the jab nicely.
Bisping connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Da Costa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adriano Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Da Costa moves out of range easily.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Costa checks the leg kick.
Da Costa tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Costa ducks under a wild hook from Bisping.
Bisping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bisping defending well as Da Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Bisping getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Da Costa - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for Bisping. That snapped Da Costa's head back.
Da Costa checks a low kick from Bisping.
Bisping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Costa momentarily.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Da Costa misses.
Da Costa staying out of range there.
Da Costa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bisping circles away.
Bisping connects with the punch.
Da Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Costa fails to land the takedown.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Da Costa as he connects with a hook.

Da Costa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bisping to the ground. Da Costa is now in Bisping's guard.
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!
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Da Costa stands up and waves to Bisping to follow him.
Bisping lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Costa backs up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bisping changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Da Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Da Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bisping avoids it really well and circles away.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa.
Da Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bisping throws out the jab.
Bisping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bisping throws a half hearted mid kick.

Da Costa clinches.
Bisping has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bisping looks winded!
Da Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Costa gets through Bisping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bisping avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Costa.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Da Costa forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Adriano Da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Da Costa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Bisping working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Da Costa to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping fails to pull guard.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but Da Costa has him pressed against the ropes.
Da Costa prevents Bisping from breaking the clinch.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but Da Costa has him pressed against the ropes.
Da Costa lands a body punch.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.

Da Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisping is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping throws a wild body kick that Da Costa sees coming a mile off.
Da Costa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Da Costa throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Da Costa tenderised Bisping's leg. Bisping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bisping circles away.
Da Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Bisping sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bisping staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Bisping
and Da Costa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Da Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Da Costa wants to clinch.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Costa gets a clinch.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bisping has Da Costa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Da Costa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Da Costa.
Bisping is looking for a takedown.
Adriano Da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.

Da Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bisping!
Da Costa controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Da Costa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Costa just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short left from Da Costa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Costa as Bisping tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Da Costa.
Bisping prevents a body shot from Da Costa.

Da Costa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Da Costa pushes down on Bisping's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa trying to control the action but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Da Costa passes into side control, despite Bisping's attempt to control the position.
Da Costa is putting a hurting on Bisping here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bisping on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Da Costa has hold of Bisping's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bisping tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Da Costa cranks the arm and Bisping screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bisping, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adriano Da Costa!
Adriano Da Costa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the ring accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Walker
vs
Zambidis

170 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Unique Wear and Custom Design

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Zambidis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
Walker blocks a head kick by Zambidis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Zambidis.
Zambidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zambidis sprawls well. Zambidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Zambidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zambidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zambidis throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and moves out of range.
James Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambidis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the ropes.
Zambidis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Walker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zambidis misses with a kick to the body.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambidis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zambidis misses with a low kick.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Zambidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mike Zambidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zambidis avoids it really well and circles away.
Zambidis misses with a low kick.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zambidis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zambidis. That's going to slow Walker down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zambidis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambidis.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambidis circles away.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambidis throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Zambidis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker blocks a head kick by Zambidis.
Zambidis throws a series of strikes that have Walker backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambidis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zambidis.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zambidis swivels and escapes.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambidis circles away.
A punch combination from Zambidis misses.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Zambidis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zambidis as he jumps to the side.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Zambidis misses

and Walker counters by moving into the clinch.
Zambidis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the ropes.
Zambidis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Zambidis wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Zambidis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zambidis is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zambidis tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker has Zambidis pressed against the ropes, preventing Zambidis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zambidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Zambidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Zambidis shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker wants to clinch.
Walker wants to clinch up but Zambidis keeps it at a distance.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries for a takedown but Zambidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zambidis scores with a head kick. Walker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zambidis. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zambidis is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Zambidis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker blocks a head kick by Zambidis.
A nice combination there by Zambidis.
Zambidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
Zambidis misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Zambidis pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker moves out of range of the leg kick from Zambidis.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker tries to clinch but Zambidis is having none of it.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Zambidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker moves out of range as Zambidis throws a body kick.
Zambidis stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Zambidis. Those never looked like landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Walker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zambidis throws a body kick that misses.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Zambidis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zambidis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zambidis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker tries to clinch but Zambidis moves out of range.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Zambidis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis works Walker's body with a nice hook.
Walker is looking to clinch but Zambidis is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Zambidis.
Zambidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zambidis circles away.
Walker tries to clinch up but Zambidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambidis misses with a few strikes there.
Zambidis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Walker is looking to clinch but Zambidis is avoiding it.
Zambidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker is looking to clinch but Zambidis is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambidis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zambidis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambidis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zambidis stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Zambidis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zambidis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambidis fails to land with a series of punches.

Zambidis tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zambidis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Zambidis 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. This is the final round!

A left and a right from Zambidis both land. Nice combination.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Zambidis.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zambidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zambidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambidis tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Zambidis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zambidis throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Zambidis pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zambidis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walker checks it well.
Zambidis is looking to land body kicks.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambidis circles away.
Zambidis throws a head kick that misses.
Zambidis motions for Walker to come forward. Zambidis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zambidis misses with a head kick.
Walker wants to clinch up but Zambidis keeps it at a distance.
Zambidis throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Zambidis. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike Zambidis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker avoids the head kick by Zambidis.
Zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker checks a low kick from Zambidis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zambidis thumps Walker with a low kick.
Zambidis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
A head kick misses from Zambidis.
Walker avoids the head kick by Zambidis.

Walker gets a clinch.
Zambidis wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zambidis.
Zambidis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Zambidis is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zambidis blocks it with crossed arms.
Zambidis is trying to break free.
Zambidis tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Zambidis drops back down to his feet.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Zambidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Zambidis can't break the clinch.
Zambidis is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker is working for takedown but Zambidis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zambidis tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Zambidis can't break the clinch.
Zambidis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zambidis stops a takedown attempt from Walker.
Zambidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Zambidis is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambidis working hard to break the clinch.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Zambidis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zambidis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zambidis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zambidis tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Zambidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambidis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zambidis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Zambidis.
James Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Zambidis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Zambidis pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Zambidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zambidis 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Zambidis!
Mike Zambidis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'great fight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valanciunas
vs
Dos Santos

192 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valanciunas lands a jab.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valanciunas, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Valanciunas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valanciunas lands an overhand right.
Valanciunas moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Santos.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Valanciunas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Dos Santos is looking to chop away at Valanciunas's legs.
Dos Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valanciunas.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valanciunas.

Valanciunas has managed to clinch.
Valanciunas can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.

Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Valanciunas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valanciunas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Valanciunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valanciunas.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Valanciunas lands a nice uppercut.
Valanciunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Valanciunas lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas scores with a shoulder strike.
Valanciunas lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valanciunas pushes Dos Santos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Valanciunas lands with a right to the head.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Valanciunas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.

Dos Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valanciunas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Valanciunas finish him?
Valanciunas lands with a right to the head.
Valanciunas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Valanciunas dips a shoulder and cracks Dos Santos with a mighty uppercut! Dos Santos falls back against the ropes and Valanciunas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dos Santos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valanciunas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Valanciunas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg Ft The Doors - Riders on the Storm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Greg Walker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Fury
vs
Walker

178 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
191 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Walker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fury scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Fury stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Walker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fury throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Walker stumbling backwards into the ropes! Walker bounces back off the ropes towards Fury, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fury lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fury celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Fury!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Simms has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Smith
vs
Simms

181 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

190 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Simms!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simms can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith looks to land a strike but Simms avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith trying to control but Simms is working from the bottom.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith cracks Simms with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Simms uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Simms!
Simms trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms scoring with punches to the head and body.

Simms drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Simms parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simms to escape.
Simms is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith working the strikes but Simms uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith misses with a head shot. Simms uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Simms controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Simms is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Simms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smith has his feet on Simms's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Simms misses with a takedown

and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simms's guard now.
Simms not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simms looking to control.
Simms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simms's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Simms shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Simms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith prevents Simms from improving his position.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Simms doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simms's guard.
Smith pushing down on Simms's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Simms to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
DeAndre Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simms trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Simms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simms is on top in guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simms manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working Simms over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Simms wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Simms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simms wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up in Simms's guard and throws a big left but Simms blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control but Simms is working from the bottom.
Simms seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Simms is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working Simms over with strikes.

Simms is rocked!
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simms is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simms wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Simms is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Simms from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAndre Smith!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnes
vs
Dela Cruz

194 cm
24
208 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
32
217 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like John Barnes has been cut.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cruz cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cruz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnes to stand back up!

Barnes is rocked!
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz drops Barnes with a huge uppercut! Barnes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cruz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Dela Cruz!
After the big win, Steve Dela Cruz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Martin Le Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Lee
vs
Martin Le Corre

183 cm
21
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

187 cm
32
210 lbs
30 - 17 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Martin Le Corre!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook but Le Corre avoids it easily.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Corre.
Le Corre swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Le Corre.
Le Corre throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee cracks Le Corre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Corre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Corre.
Le Corre avoids the head kick by Lee.
Le Corre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.

It looks like Cung Lee has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Corre scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Le Corre lands with a nice body punch.
Lee avoids the body shot from Le Corre.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Corre thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Corre.
Le Corre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Corre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Corre throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Le Corre dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Martin Le Corre!
Jean Martin Le Corre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Darnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Carter Williams
vs
Darnell

186 cm
23
205 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

188 cm
32
210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Knockout power

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Darnell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnell looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bruce Darnell has been cut.
Darnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruce Darnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Darnell misses.
A slow jab from Darnell misses its intended target.
Williams feints a jab promting Darnell to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Darnell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darnell.
Darnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Darnell drops his hands for a split second and Williams immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Darnell face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Williams follows up with a right hand that knocks Darnell into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Carter Williams!
A victorious Sean Carter Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.