RF 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Ivanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Ivanovski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Williamson
vs
Ivanovski

202 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
259 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Ivanovski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanovski goes for a takedown attempt but Williamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
Williamson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ivanovski back to the cage. Williamson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanovski misses with a body kick.
Williamson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivanovski in his tracks.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.
Williamson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williamson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanovski momentarily.
Williamson scores with a jab. Ivanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Williamson has Ivanovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Ivanovski's takedown attempt.
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovskis head.
Williamson lands a body shot.

Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovski on the side of the head.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williamson scores with a hook.
Ivanovski moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson jabs Ivanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williamson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Williamson thuds a left hand into Ivanovski's body.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williamson catches Ivanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Ivanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Ivanovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanovski wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson managing to control the position.

Henri Ivanovski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.

Williamson rushes Ivanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovski jumps guard but Williamson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
Williamson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Ivanovski is controlling him.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Williamson.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanovski has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Ivanovski keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovski backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Williamson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ivanovski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williamson connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanovski looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
Ivanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williamson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovski thinking.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.

Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovski tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.

Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williamson jabs Ivanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Ivanovski moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
Roger Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Williamson as Ivanovski shoots in.
Ivanovski is breathing heavily.
Williamson cracks Ivanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williamson scores with a body shot.
Ivanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williamson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovski's sensitive parts.
Ivanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henri Ivanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson stuns Ivanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Ivanovski tries to move into range but Williamson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roger Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Williamson catches Ivanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson throws a shot to the body.
Ivanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.

Williamson instigates a clinch.
Williamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williamson's efforts to push away.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williamson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ivanovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovski can do to turn this around?
Williamson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williamson can't break the clinch.
Williamson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.

Williamson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovski's head backwards.
Ivanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williamson works over Ivanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovski's head backwards.
Williamson connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Good exchange - Williamson coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson lands the left hand.
Williamson cracks Ivanovski with an open hand slap.

Williamson has managed to clinch.
Williamson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanovski up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williamson closes the distance and pushes Ivanovski back into the cage.
Ivanovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanovski is trying to pull guard but Williamson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovski backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williamson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roger Williamson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Ivanovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovski fails to land.
Williamson has Ivanovski pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovski takes a shot to the head.
Williamson lands with a light punch inside.
Williamson lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Williamson.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovskis head.
Ivanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Williamson stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Williamson.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ivanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Williamson controls the action.
Ivanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Williamson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williamson to the mat. Williamson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanovski looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williamson has a closed guard, preventing Ivanovski from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Ivanovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand.
Williamson tests Ivanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williamson lands a really nice looking cross but Ivanovski seems unphased.
Ivanovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williamson lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands with a right hand.

Ivanovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williamson has Ivanovski pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanovski wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williamson looks to land a combination. Ivanovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henri Ivanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Williamson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Williamson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williamson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Williamson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Mainwaring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Larsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulf Larsonn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mainwaring
vs
Larsonn

199 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Mainwaring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulf Larsonn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mainwaring tries to move into range but Larsonn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsonn cracks the inside of Mainwaring's front leg.
Mainwaring misses with a takedown attempt - Larsonn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mainwaring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mainwaring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsonn.
Mainwaring fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mainwaring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mainwaring fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsonn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Larsonn clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.

Larsonn breaks the clinch.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Mainwaring circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Larsonn misses.
Mainwaring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsonn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsonn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Larsonn.

Larsonn clinches up against the cage.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
Larsonn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks an uppercut.
Larsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsonn lands an elbow just above Mainwaring 's eye.
Larsonn prevents Mainwaring from breaking the clinch.
Larsonn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.
Mainwaring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mainwaring misses with a wild body shot.
Ulf Larsonn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Larsonn moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mainwaring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larsonn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mainwaring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsonn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mainwaring up against the cage.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Mainwaring circles away.
Larsonn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Mainwaring is having none of it.
Larsonn blocks a head kick by Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mainwaring should have avoided that one.
Larsonn works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsonn forces Mainwaring back against the cage and clinches.
Larsonn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsonn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mainwaring up against the cage.
Larsonn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mainwaring is trying to break free.
Mainwaring has Larsonn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larsonn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Larsonn lands with a light punch inside.
Larsonn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mainwarings head.
A frustrated look appears on Mainwaring's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larsonn lands a damaging elbow.
Larsonn lands with a left to the head.
Larsonn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Mainwaring shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn keeps control of Mainwaring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mainwaring misses with a knee to the head.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mainwaring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsonn scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Larsonn closes the distance and clinches.
Larsonn is trying to maintain a safe position but Mainwaring gets an underhook and turns Larsonn into the cage.
A short right from Larsonn on the inside.

Mainwaring pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mainwaring can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larsonn controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsonn preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Larsonn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Larsonn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsonn lands a jab to Mainwaring's midsection.
Mainwaring looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsonn is fending him off so far but Mainwaring persists. Nope, Larsonn circles away and we're back to standing.
Mainwaring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsonn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mainwaring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Larsonn. Beautiful body shot.
Larsonn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mainwaring.
Larsonn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mainwaring on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larsonn tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mainwaring counters by clinching up.
Larsonn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.

Larsonn breaks the clinch.
Mainwaring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Larsonn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mainwaring, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Larsonn.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mainwaring being controlled against the cage.
Larsonn throws a head punch that misses.
Mainwaring is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mainwaring has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Larsonn after a bit of a struggle.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn throws a head punch that misses.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside.
Mainwaring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mainwaring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larsonn.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.
Mainwaring shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsonn sprawls well. He's pushed Mainwaring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsonn moves in looking to clinch but Mainwaring pushes him off.
Larsonn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mainwaring's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Larsonn misses.
Larsonn is looking to slow Mainwaring down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsonn connects with a looping right hand.
Mainwaring's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsonn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mainwaring scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Larsonn as Mainwaring shoots in.
Larsonn thumps Mainwaring with a low kick.
Larsonn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larsonn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsonn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Larsonn.
Mainwaring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mainwaring's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsonn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mainwaring scrambles back to his feet.
Mainwaring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larsonn finds it's way round the side to connect with Mainwaring's head.
Liam Mainwaring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Larsonn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larsonn lands an elbow just above Mainwaring 's eye.

It looks like Liam Mainwaring has been cut.
Larsonn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsonn stalling.
Larsonn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Larsonn.
Larsonn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mainwaring wants a takedown but no success here.
Larsonn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Larsonn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Mainwaring fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsonn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsonn.

Larsonn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsonn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn cracks Mainwaring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mainwaring tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsonn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Larsonn. That snapped Mainwaring's head back.
Larsonn avoids the head kick by Mainwaring.
Larsonn cracks the inside of Mainwaring's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Larsonn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Mainwaring's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Larsonn lands a body shot.
Mainwaring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsonn throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Larsonn.
Mainwaring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsonn as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Larsonn. No joy for Mainwaring on that attempt.
Donk. Larsonn catches Mainwaring right on the button with a cross.
Larsonn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn feints a jab promting Mainwaring to slip. Larsonn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mainwaring slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Larsonn forces Mainwaring back against the cage and clinches.
Mainwaring looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsonn.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Larsonn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mainwaring fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mainwaring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larsonn uses from the top position.
Larsonn trying to control but Mainwaring is working from the bottom.

Larsonn gets to his feet - Mainwaring follows without any prompting.

Larsonn rushes Mainwaring and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Larsonn.
Larsonn has Mainwaring pushed against the cage.
Larsonn stops a takedown attempt from Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
Larsonn is looking to control Mainwaring's arms but Mainwaring gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsonn has his back to the cage.
Mainwaring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larsonn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Larsonn.
Mainwaring keeps the fight on the outside.
Mainwaring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsonn but Larsonn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Larsonn finds it's way through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larsonn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larsonn lands with a hook. Mainwaring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mainwaring closes the distance and clinches up with Larsonn, looking for a takedown. Mainwaring pushes Larsonn against the cage but Larsonn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Larsonn moves into range and clinches up with Mainwaring.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Larsonn both land. Nice combination.
Mainwaring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsonn.
Larsonn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mainwaring moves forwards but Larsonn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larsonn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsonn cracks Mainwaring with a right hand to the side of the head.

Larsonn closes the distance and clinches.

Larsonn breaks from the clinch.
Larsonn throws a leg kick which misses Mainwaring's front leg but catches the back leg as Mainwaring tries to avoid it.
Mainwaring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsonn lands with a good body shot.

Larsonn has Mainwaring up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larsonn gets through Mainwaring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mainwaring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsonn.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Mainwaring shrugs off.
Larsonn with a knee to the head.
Larsonn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mainwaring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larsonn is defending well.
Larsonn leaning against his opponent.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsonn leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Larsonn on the inside.
Liam Mainwaring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsonn lands an elbow that stopped Mainwaring in his tracks for a moment.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Larsonn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsonn 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulf Larsonn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimai Waciuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bozidar Huseinspahic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Waciuri
vs
Huseinspahic

206 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimai Waciuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bozidar Huseinspahic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waciuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huseinspahic fails to land with a series of punches.
Waciuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Huseinspahic circles away.
Huseinspahic looks to land a combination but Waciuri avoids it well.
Waciuri lands with a hook. Huseinspahic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waciuri is looking to clinch.
Waciuri connects with a leg kick. Huseinspahic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Huseinspahic keeps the fight on the outside.
Waciuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huseinspahic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waciuri feints and then cracks Huseinspahic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huseinspahic down.
Huseinspahic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waciuri throws a shot from downtown. Huseinspahic moves away and avoids it.
Waciuri lands a head shot.
Huseinspahic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Waciuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waciuri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huseinspahic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Bozidar Huseinspahic has been cut.

Huseinspahic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waciuri uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huseinspahic wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Waciuri prevents Huseinspahic from improving his position.
Huseinspahic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huseinspahic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huseinspahic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waciuri's head.
Huseinspahic controlling the action here.
Huseinspahic wants to take a breather but Waciuri is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huseinspahic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bozidar Huseinspahic.

Waciuri rushes Huseinspahic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waciuri lands an elbow that stopped Huseinspahic in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waciuri.
Waciuri misses with a knee to the head.
Waciuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waciuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waciuri scores with a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Waciuri obliges.
Waciuri presses Huseinspahic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Huseinspahic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waciuri uses from the top position.
Waciuri wants to get up but he can't break Huseinspahic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waciuri wants to control from the top but Huseinspahic keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Kimai Waciuri wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Waciuri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waciuri scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Waciuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waciuri dodges the punch combination from Huseinspahic.
Waciuri misses with a looping left.
Huseinspahic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Waciuri.
Waciuri lands with an uppercut that bounces Huseinspahic off the cage and back into range.
Waciuri cracks Huseinspahic with an open hand slap.
Waciuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Waciuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huseinspahic.
Waciuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Huseinspahic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waciuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huseinspahic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waciuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huseinspahic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waciuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Waciuri moves into the clinch.
Huseinspahic is trying to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huseinspahic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri throws an elbow that misses.
Huseinspahic jumps guard but Waciuri stands there with Huseinspahic around his waist. Huseinspahic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimai Waciuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bozidar Huseinspahic.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Huseinspahic shrugs off.
Waciuri working Huseinspahic over with knees to the body.
Huseinspahic is breathing heavily.
Waciuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huseinspahics head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waciuri.
Waciuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Waciuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waciuri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Huseinspahic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Waciuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huseinspahic or not.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waciuri.
A knee to the head by Waciuri.
Waciuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Huseinspahic backwards.
Huseinspahic takes an elbow to the temple.
Waciuri lands a shoulder strike.
Waciuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Waciuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Waciuri misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Waciuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huseinspahic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Waciuri lands with a left to the head.
Waciuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Huseinspahic won't want to take too many of those.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Waciuri on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Waciuri.
Waciuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Waciuri.
Waciuri scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri working Huseinspahic over with knees to the body.
Waciuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huseinspahic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Come on Waciuri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waciuri lands an elbow that stopped Huseinspahic in his tracks for a moment.
Waciuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waciuri.
Waciuri misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Waciuri.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
Waciuri lands a nice uppercut.
Waciuri misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimai Waciuri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bozidar Huseinspahic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Waciuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bozidar Huseinspahic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Waciuri has Huseinspahic up against the cage in a clinch.
Waciuri taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Waciuri.

Huseinspahic breaks from the clinch.
Waciuri scores with a shot to the body.
Waciuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huseinspahic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waciuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huseinspahic doesn't seem bothered though.
Waciuri scores with the left hand. Huseinspahic knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Waciuri finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waciuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Waciuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waciuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huseinspahic can do to turn this around?
Waciuri lunges at Huseinspahic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huseinspahic's hand.
Huseinspahic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huseinspahic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Waciuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Waciuri tries a knee to the head but Huseinspahic blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huseinspahic's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waciuri.
Huseinspahic jumps guard but Waciuri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waciuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huseinspahic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Waciuri misses with a knee to the head.

Huseinspahic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Waciuri closes the distance and clinches.
Huseinspahic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huseinspahic's face.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huseinspahic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huseinspahic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waciuri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waciuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waciuri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huseinspahic.
Waciuri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huseinspahic up against the cage.
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!
Waciuri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huseinspahic blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waciuri.
Nice elbow from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Waciuri.
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waciuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimai Waciuri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Waciuri misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huseinspahic takes an elbow to the temple.
Huseinspahic is trying to pull guard but Waciuri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimai Waciuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bozidar Huseinspahic.
Waciuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waciuri gets through Huseinspahic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huseinspahic taking a breather.
Waciuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head.

Huseinspahic is rocked!
Huseinspahic working hard to break the clinch.
Huseinspahic is still on wobbly legs! Can Waciuri finish him?
Waciuri lands a nice uppercut.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Waciuri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waciuri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands an elbow just above Huseinspahic 's eye.
Waciuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Waciuri with a knee to the head.
Waciuri creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Huseinspahic! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Waciuri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimai Waciuri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bahtiyar Yildiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudiu Lupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahtiyar Yildiz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Yildiz
vs
Lupu

202 cm
25
257 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bahtiyar Yildiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudiu Lupu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yildiz is fending him off so far but Lupu persists. Nope, Yildiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Yildiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupu.
Lupu looks to land a combination but Yildiz avoids it well.
Lupu has his takedown stuffed

and Yildiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yildiz.

Yildiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lupu can't fight it off and eventually Yildiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Lupu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yildiz postures up.
Yildiz wants to control from the top but Lupu keeps moving.

Lupu has an active guard here but Yildiz has managed to pass into half guard.
Yildiz wants to free his trapped foot but Lupu is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yildiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lupu wants to get back to full guard.
Lupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yildiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yildiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yildiz cracks Lupu with a solid left hand.
Lupu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupu avoids the attempt from Yildiz to control.
Lupu wants to control the pace but Yildiz is squirming around nicely.
Yildiz tries to hold on but Lupu pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yildiz is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupu looking to control but Yildiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yildiz is working to get back to half guard.
Yildiz is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Lupu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yildiz wants to hold on but Lupu pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yildiz working to try and regain half guard.
Lupu misses with a head shot.
Lupu breaks from Yildiz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lupu is looking to work his way around to Yildiz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yildiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupu on the ground.
Lupu trying to control but Yildiz is having none of it.
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.

A close round but Claudiu Lupu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yildiz avoids a kick to the body.

Yildiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lupu's guard.
Lupu wants to stand but Yildiz is controlling the position.
Lupu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lupu trying to control the position.
Yildiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupu is keeping the position for now.
Yildiz wants to stand but Lupu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lupu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yildiz rolls with it to try and escape but Lupu cranks on the arm and Yildiz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudiu Lupu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Khusaif Al Hammadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorbinian Potasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Khusaif Al Hammadi
vs
Potasu

190 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ali Khusaif Al Hammadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sorbinian Potasu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potasu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potasu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Hammadi has time to react.

It looks like Ali Khusaif Al Hammadi has been cut.
Al Hammadi throws a jab when Potasu was well out of range.
Potasu lands a nice shot to the body.
Potasu cracks Al Hammadi's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Al Hammadi slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Potasu can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sorbinian Potasu!