QFC Tournament 167 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Martin
vs
Bot

165 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Training Bot!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bot blocks a head kick by Martin.
Training Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot misses with a two punch combination.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bot defends it nicely.

Oooooh!!! Bot has knocked Martin down with a huge combo! Bot steps away and waves a wobbly Martin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot scores with a three punch combo!
Bot gets in close and tags Martin with a short punch that almost sends Martin to the mat! Oh Martin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bot, trying to create some distance but Bot rushes him, striking wildly and Martin goes down! The referee tackles Bot into the cage to end the fight! Bot is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Training Bot!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obie Trice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hohenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Trice
vs
Hohenheim

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obie Trice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Hohenheim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hohenheim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenheim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenheim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenheim wants to control from the top but Trice keeps moving.
Hohenheim looking to sit in guard and control but Trice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Trice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trice slips nicely into half guard.
Trice prevents Hohenheim from improving his position.
Trice slows the pace down in half guard.
Trice stops Hohenheim from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trice not doing much here.
Trice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Obie Trice has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hohenheim tries to clinch up but Trice circles away and keeps his distance.
Hohenheim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hohenheim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hohenheim trying to control the action but Trice is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hohenheim off and has taken his back!
Hohenheim is trying to break free.
Hohenheim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Hohenheim is trying to defend against the choke here but Trice has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Trice Tightens the hold and Hohenheim taps out furiously! Trice displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Obie Trice!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Florijan Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jagatic
vs
Taylor

195 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Florijan Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor closes the distance and pushes Jagatic back into the cage.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jagatic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Taylor wants the takedown. Jagatic is fighting it off but Taylor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jagatic's guard against the cage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jagatic is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taylor prevents Jagatic from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controlling from the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Travon Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jagatic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jagatic to the mat! Jagatic manages to get full guard.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Jagatic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jagatic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Jagatic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jagatic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jagatic wants to clinch

and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jagatic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Jagatic.
Some wild striking there from Jagatic.
Florijan Jagatic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jagatic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Jagatic misses with a double jab

and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Jagatic didn't expect that.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagatic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor wants to stand but Jagatic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagatic is looking to improve his position.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travon Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jagatic wants to clinch

and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jagatic's guard.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jagatic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Travon Taylor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jagatic tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
A combination from Jagatic does no damage.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Jagatic.

Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jagatic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor controls the position from side control.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jagatic being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to stand but Jagatic is controlling his arm.

Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jagatic.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jagatic ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jagatic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a hook but Jagatic blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Jagatic moves out of range.

Taylor drives through and clinches with Jagatic against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Jagatic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jagatic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Jagatic won't allow it.
Jagatic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Jagatic.
Jagatic wants to stall.
Jagatic pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jagatic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jagatic being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travon Taylor 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!

A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jagatic.
Jagatic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jagatic throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taylor wants to stand but Jagatic has his arm trapped.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jagatic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Jagatic tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.

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

Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Florijan Jagatic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Jagatic.
No luck for Jagatic with that takedown attempt.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.

Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jagatic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jagatic keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Florijan Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Taylor stands and steps away. Jagatic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jagatic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Jagatic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jagatic manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Jagatic's guard.
Taylor stays in close to Jagatic's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travon Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Travon Taylor!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Travon Taylor!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Travon Taylor!

Travon Taylor wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurycy Topollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Topollo
vs
Fedor

160 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maurycy Topollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emelianenko Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Topollo feints and as Fedor raises his hands in defense, Topollo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Topollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedor is retaining full guard.
Fedor is trying to hold Topollo in close to prevent damage but Topollo has managed to pass into half guard.
Fedor tries to get to full guard but Topollo has control of the leg.
Fedor wants to control but Topollo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fedor has his hands clasped together around Topollo's back. He's all about the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor is trying to get back to full guard.
Topollo is taking a breather. Fedor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Topollo is thwarting Fedor's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Topollo stuffs the takedown.
Topollo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Topollo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fedor sprawls well initially but Topollo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Topollo is looking to take a break and control but Fedor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor trying to control here.
Topollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fedor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fedor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Topollo is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fedor wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor wants to control the action here but instead Topollo manages to pass to full mount!
Fedor tries to lock up and control but Topollo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Topollo controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topollo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fedor is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurycy Topollo dominated that round.
That's time! Topollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fedor misses with a few strikes there.
Fedor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Topollo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedor somewhat.
Fedor shoots in for a double leg but Topollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Topollo with that takedown attempt.

Topollo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Topollo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fedor's thigh. Fedor counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fedor controlling Topollo's posture.
Fedor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Topollo stacks Fedor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Topollo!
Fedor wants to control but Topollo postures up.
Fedor is looking to reverse the position.
Topollo working away.
Topollo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor gets back to half guard.
Topollo wants to advance to full mount but Fedor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fedor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fedor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topollo trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Fedor trying to keep a closed guard but Topollo is proving a slippery customer.

Fedor looking for subs off his back but Topollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fedor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Topollo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topollo stopping the sweep attempt from Fedor.
Topollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fedor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fedor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topollo is aware though and is defending well.
Topollo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Topollo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emelianenko Fedor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fedor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko Fedor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Fedor.
Topollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Topollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topollo misses the shot to the body.
Fedor misses with a straight left.
Maurycy Topollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedor has his takedown stuffed

so Topollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fedor is trying to control the position but Topollo postures up.
Fedor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topollo is one step ahead there.
Fedor trying to keep a closed guard but Topollo is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Topollo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fedor, up you get!
Fedor takes a swing at Topollo's ribcage but misses.
Topollo throws an overhand right that lands on Fedor's shoulder, as Fedor tries to avoid the shot.

Topollo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Topollo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fedor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fedor wants to take a breather but Topollo is having none of it.
Fedor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Topollo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor trying to mount his opponent but Topollo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Topollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Fedor is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Topollo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Topollo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topollo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fedor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topollo working away.
Topollo is staying tight to Fedor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fedor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fedor looks to move to half guard but instead Topollo has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedor is looking to escape.
Fedor tries to hold on but Topollo postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurycy Topollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Topollo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!

Maurycy Topollo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Subman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelberry Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Subman
vs
Gunderson

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Subman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adelberry Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunderson drops Subman with a beautiful combination! Subman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gunderson is looking for the KO!

It looks like Bjj Subman has been cut.
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!

Gunderson clinches with his opponent.
Gunderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Subman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gunderson after a bit of a struggle.

Gunderson drops Subman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Subman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Subman is rocked!

Gunderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Subman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Subman fails to land the takedown.

Gunderson rushes Subman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Subman seems to have got his legs back now.

Gunderson manages to break the clinch.

Subman gets tackled into the cage by Gunderson. Gunderson maintains the clinch.

Gunderson breaks from the clinch.

Gunderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Subman tries to pull guard but Gunderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Subman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Subman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subman tries to pull guard but Gunderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Subman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunderson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gunderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subman moves away.
Gunderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunderson scores with a hook to the body. Subman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunderson shoots in and drives through. Subman sprawls well.
Gunderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Subman on the side of the head.

Gunderson closes the distance and pushes Subman back into the cage.
Subman tries to pull guard but Gunderson won't allow it.
Subman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Subman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunderson to keep the fight standing.
Subman is breathing heavily.
Subman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gunderson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gunderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Subman looking for a sweep but Gunderson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunderson is taking a breather. Subman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Gunderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Subman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunderson is taking a breather. Subman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Subman is looking for a sweep. Gunderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunderson prevents Subman from improving his position.
Subman is refusing to be controlled, as Gunderson sits in half guard.
Gunderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adelberry Gunderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Subman fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunderson. Subman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subman dodges the punch combination from Gunderson.
Gunderson misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Subman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Subman looking for a guillotine here but Gunderson defends easily.

Gunderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Subman, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subman tries a low kick but Gunderson avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gunderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gunderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Subman is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Subman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunderson sprawls well. He's pushed Subman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Subman leaves Gunderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Subman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gunderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Subman on his heels. He'll look to pass Subman's guard now, I'm sure.
Subman keeping moving, preventing Gunderson from controlling successfully.
Gunderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Subman is looking for a triangle but Gunderson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunderson trying to control but Subman is working from the bottom.

Subman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Subman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunderson passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Subman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Subman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gunderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subman is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Subman to see if he's OK.
Gunderson scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunderson controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Gunderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Subman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunderson connects with a decent elbow.
Subman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunderson wants to control but Subman is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is putting a hurting on Subman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Subman is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Subman keeps working.
Subman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subman stops Gunderson from passing to mount.
Subman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gunderson lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Subman is looking for a sweep.
Subman is working hard here to advance position.
Subman trying to remain calm as Gunderson controls from the top position.
Subman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gunderson's best efforts.

Subman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adelberry Gunderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subman wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Subman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gunderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adelberry Gunderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjj Subman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gunderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Subman manages to get back to half guard.
Gunderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunderson wants to take a breather but Subman is having none of it.
Gunderson is taking a breather. Subman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gunderson is looking for a kimura but Subman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunderson to get the leverage.

Subman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Subman taking some punishment here, with Gunderson in his half guard.
Gunderson trying to control from half guard but Subman is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subman works his way to full guard. Good work.

Subman looking for a guillotine here but Gunderson defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gunderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Subman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunderson has managed to get both his arms back between Subman's legs - danger averted.
Gunderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Subman is proving hard to escape from.
Gunderson trying to control but Subman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson connects with a couple of short punches.

Subman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunderson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subman keeping full guard, as Gunderson tries to pass.
Gunderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunderson trying to control but Subman is working from the bottom.

Gunderson gets to his feet - Subman follows without any prompting.
Adelberry Gunderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunderson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunderson lands a right hook to the body.
Subman dives in and grabs Gunderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunderson pushes down on Subman's head and hops out.
Gunderson fails to land the takedown.
Subman closes the distance and clinches up with Gunderson, looking for a takedown. Subman pushes Gunderson against the cage but Gunderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subman fails with the takedown

and Gunderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Subman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gunderson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subman fails to land with a series of punches.

Gunderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Subman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.

Gunderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunderson jabs Subman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Subman rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunderson works over Subman's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subman sprawls well. Subman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjj Subman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adelberry Gunderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subman throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adelberry Gunderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunderson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!

Adelberry Gunderson wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Akinfeav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Hasll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Akinfeav
vs
Hasll

188 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miroslav Akinfeav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uriah Hasll!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Akinfeav. No joy for Hasll on that attempt.
Hasll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akinfeav defends it nicely.
Hasll shoots for a double leg takedown but Akinfeav sprawls well. He's pushed Hasll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Hasll.

Akinfeav throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hasll tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akinfeav is in Hasll's guard.
Hasll is looking to sweep but instead, Akinfeav has passed into half guard.
Hasll is looking to improve his position.
Akinfeav trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinfeav thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hasll's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akinfeav connects with a nice short shot to Hasll's temple.
Hasll is looking for a sweep. Akinfeav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akinfeav wants to stand up but Hasll is controlling the position.
Akinfeav perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akinfeav tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hasll controls his leg.

Miroslav Akinfeav has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Akinfeav circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akinfeav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasll shoots in looking for a takedown but Akinfeav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hasll wants to clinch.
Akinfeav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Akinfeav looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Akinfeav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
Akinfeav distracts Hasll with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hasll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav throws a big elbow that misses.
Hasll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akinfeav 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.
Hasll looks winded!
Akinfeav wanted to stand there but Hasll had control of the position.
Akinfeav lands a couple of elbows.
Akinfeav is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akinfeav with a nice head shot there.
Akinfeav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akinfeav controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Miroslav Akinfeav has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Akinfeav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Akinfeav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hasll did well to prevent Akinfeav getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinfeav wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Akinfeav is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hasll fails to land with a series of punches.

Akinfeav closes the distance and clinches.
Akinfeav is trying to pull guard but Hasll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akinfeav goes for a takedown attempt but Hasll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akinfeav sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hasll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasll with a poor takedown

and Akinfeav counters with a single leg into guard. Hasll didn't expect that.
Akinfeav connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinfeav's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinfeav advances to half guard.
Hasll is breathing heavily.
Akinfeav lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akinfeav wants to get back to his feet.
Akinfeav slows the pace down in half guard.
Akinfeav wants to stand up but Hasll has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hasll trying to control from the bottom.
Miroslav Akinfeav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Miroslav Akinfeav just wasn't active enough.
Akinfeav wants to clinch.
Hasll fails with a takedown attempt.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Hasll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasll tries to clinch up

and Akinfeav moves into the clinch.
Hasll goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akinfeav prevents it.
Hasll jumps guard but Akinfeav stands there with Hasll around his waist. Hasll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasll jumps guard but Akinfeav turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Akinfeav manages to break the clinch.
Hasll misses with a double jab.

Akinfeav shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hasll manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akinfeav wanted to stand there but Hasll had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akinfeav forces his way into half guard.
Akinfeav perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akinfeav has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akinfeav lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Akinfeav dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Akinfeav shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akinfeav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akinfeav is thwarting Hasll's attempts to control the position.
Akinfeav performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miroslav Akinfeav.
Hasll slaps away a takedown attempt from Akinfeav, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinfeav stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akinfeav wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Akinfeav closes the distance and clinches.

Akinfeav has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hasll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akinfeav has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akinfeav is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hasll with him. Hasll is trying to defend but Akinfeav has an arm under the chin now! Hasll grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miroslav Akinfeav!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Zhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kuruts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zhan
vs
Kuruts

187 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolo Zhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Kuruts!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kuruts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kuruts gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuruts content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Kuruts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alex Kuruts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kuruts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuruts lands in his opponent's guard.

Zhan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuruts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kuruts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Zhan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuruts stacks Zhan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuruts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuruts working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhan bucks up and tries to throw Kuruts off but instead Kuruts has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhan tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zhan's body.
Zhan wants to escape the position.
Kuruts trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zhan doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Zhan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuruts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhan moves away.
Zhan avoids the body shot from Kuruts.
Kuruts circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kuruts counters by moving into the clinch.

Kuruts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhan uses from the top position.
Zhan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhan looking to sit in guard and control but Kuruts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Zhan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuruts is aware though and is defending well.

Zhan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuruts defends well.
Kuruts is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuruts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Zhan is looking for a triangle here but Kuruts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuruts takes a little break here. Zhan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Kuruts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuruts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuruts happy to just control the position for now.
Alex Kuruts has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuruts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zhan is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kuruts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuruts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuruts controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kuruts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuruts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zhan quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuruts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zhan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuruts preventing the sweep.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Kuruts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kuruts drives through with a takedown into Zhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zhan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuruts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhan is keeping the position for now.
Kuruts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuruts has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts controlling from side mount.
Kuruts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuruts just content to control the position.
Zhan is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhan is trying to control Kuruts's posture but Kuruts avoids it.
The referee asks Kuruts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuruts prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Kuruts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zhan looks to clinch

and Kuruts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhan trying to control the position but instead, Kuruts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhan into the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts content to stall in guard here.
Zhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolo Zhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kuruts is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Kuruts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuruts 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Alex Kuruts!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Alex Kuruts!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Alex Kuruts!

Alex Kuruts wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un has chosen DPRKorean National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Jong Un

179 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Un wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Un's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jong Un looking to control.
Jong Un is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jong Un fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jong Un fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Un takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Un dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Jong Un wants to clinch.

Johnson rushes Jong Un and presses him up against the cage.

Jong Un pulls guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Jong Un!
Kim Jong Un decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.