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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartosz Solomon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Micheli
vs
Solomon

195 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartosz Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Micheli sprawls well. Micheli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Micheli throws a wild body kick that Solomon sees coming a mile off.
Solomon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Micheli. Micheli obviously looking to wear him down.
Micheli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Micheli misses with a takedown attempt - Solomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Micheli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Solomon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solomon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Micheli throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Micheli.
Micheli closes the distance and clinches up with Solomon, looking for a takedown. Micheli pushes Solomon against the cage but Solomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solomon's waist but Solomon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Micheli off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon stuffs the takedown attempt from Micheli. Micheli gets slowly back to his feet.
Solomon tries a head kick but it misses.
Micheli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solomon sprawls well. Solomon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Micheli gets slowly back to his feet.
Micheli is breathing heavily.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Micheli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Micheli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solomon gets caught napping as Micheli dives in and scores a takedown. Solomon manages to retain guard.
Micheli preventing the sweep.

Solomon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Micheli fails to land the takedown.

Micheli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solomon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solomon stands up over Micheli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solomon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Micheli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Micheli tries to get out of the position.
Micheli wants to get back to his feet but Solomon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Solomon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Solomon prevents Micheli from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Micheli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bartosz Solomon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Micheli shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
Micheli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Franco Micheli 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.

Micheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Micheli shoots in and drives through. Solomon sprawls well.
Solomon shoots in but no luck this time.
Micheli misses with a takedown
and Solomon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Franco Micheli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Micheli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Micheli wants it to stay on the feet.
Micheli shoots for a double leg takedown but Solomon sprawls well. He's pushed Micheli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solomon is defended easily by Micheli.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Micheli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Micheli is defended easily by Solomon.
Micheli misses with a head kick.
Micheli closes the distance and clinches up with Solomon, looking for a takedown. Micheli pushes Solomon against the cage but Solomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Micheli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Micheli persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Micheli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Micheli circles away.
Franco Micheli is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Micheli.
Micheli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Micheli moves out of range easily.
Solomon is looking to clinch but Micheli is avoiding it.
Micheli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon throws a series of punches but Micheli moves out of range.
Solomon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Micheli defends it nicely.
Micheli shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Micheli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solomon counters with a head kick.
Solomon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses.
Micheli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Solomon if he has to take too many more of those.
Solomon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Micheli.
Micheli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solomon.
Micheli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solomon avoids it really well and circles away.
Solomon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solomon circles away.
Micheli throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.

Solomon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Micheli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Solomon stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micheli scores with a head kick. Solomon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Micheli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Micheli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Micheli if he has to take too many more of those.
Micheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheli avoids the head kick by Solomon.
Micheli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solomon.
Micheli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Micheli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Micheli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Micheli keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Micheli fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon throws a head kick but Micheli moves out of range.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Micheli moves out of range easily.
Micheli leaves Solomon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Micheli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Micheli looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheli connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Micheli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Micheli persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.

Solomon clinches.

Micheli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Solomon.
Micheli misses with a head kick.

Micheli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Micheli wants to stand up but Solomon has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solomon manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Micheli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Micheli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Micheli wants to get up but he can't break Solomon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon wants to stand and escape but Micheli is having none of it.
Micheli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solomon is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Micheli is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Micheli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Micheli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Micheli!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heckli Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystyn Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kamikaze. Kavanagh has chosen Julie Ruin- VGi as his entrance music. Heckli Koch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koch
vs
Kavanagh

186 cm
23
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

180 cm
24
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heckli Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystyn Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh throws a half hearted mid kick.

Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kavanagh.
Koch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koch tries to break the clinch but Kavanagh is controlling the position.

Kavanagh manages to break the clinch.
Kavanagh connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Koch. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kavanagh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koch's face.

It looks like Heckli Koch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Kavanagh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heckli Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koch on the side of the head.
Koch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Koch pushes Kavanagh up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh stalling.
Kavanagh misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kavanagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanagh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koch is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kavanagh as Koch tries to tie him up.
Koch is trying to break the clinch but Kavanagh is controlling him.
Kavanagh misses with a knee to the head.
Koch is trying to break free.
Kavanagh landing knees to the head.
Kavanagh tries to land knees in the clinch but Koch avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kavanagh tries to land a knee to the head but Koch blocks with his arms.
Koch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koch looking to slow down the pace here.
Kavanagh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koch is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but Kavanagh avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Kavanagh stalls.
Kavanagh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koch is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but Koch blocks it.

Kavanagh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch fails with a takedown attempt.
Koch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kavanagh, right into the meat.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick nicely.

Kavanagh clinches.
Kavanagh scores a nice knee to the body.
Kavanagh missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but Koch blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch managing to block the knees to the body from Kavanagh.

Kavanagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kavanagh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kavanagh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Kavanagh has managed to clinch.
Koch being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kavanagh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koch.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koch blocks an elbow strike from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koch moves into range and clinches up with Kavanagh.
Koch taking a breather.
Kavanagh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koch trying to stall but Kavanagh improves his position.
Kavanagh stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kavanagh throws an elbow but misses.
Koch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kavanagh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Koch throws knees to the body.
Kavanagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kavanagh lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Kavanagh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kavanagh looking to throw knees to the head but Koch is blocking nicely.

Kavanagh breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kavanagh throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kavanagh.
Koch fails with the takedown
and Kavanagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kavanagh clinches.
Kavanagh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kavanagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kavanagh drives through and clinches with Koch against the cage.
Kavanagh looking to throw knees to the head but Koch is blocking nicely.
Kavanagh scores a nice knee to the body.
Kavanagh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krystyn Kavanagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kavanagh landing knees to the head.
Koch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh crunches a lovely knee into Koch's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch avoiding damage as Kavanagh throws knees to the body.
Koch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kavanagh walks away with a smile on his face. Koch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Kavanagh tenderised Koch's leg. Koch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kavanagh chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Kavanagh has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Koch is trying to push Kavanagh away but Kavanagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but Koch blocks it.
Koch tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heckli Koch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh misses with a knee to the head.

Kavanagh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Koch. Those never looked like landing.
Kavanagh lands with a good body shot.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick
and Kavanagh counters with an outside leg kick.
Heckli Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kavanagh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Koch darts in and clinches Kavanagh up against the cage.
Kavanagh tries to land a knee to the head but Koch blocks with his arms.
Kavanagh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koch.
Kavanagh looking to throw knees to the head but Koch is blocking nicely.
Kavanagh missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kavanagh stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh scores a nice knee to the body.
Koch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kavanagh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kavanagh is stalling here.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kavanagh connects with a knee to the head.
Koch managing to block the knees to the body from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh has Koch pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koch tries to land a front kick but Kavanagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kavanagh closes the distance and pushes Koch back into the cage.
Kavanagh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kavanagh leaning against his opponent.

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

Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Kavanagh landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh dodges an elbow strike from Koch.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kavanagh working Koch over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch being controlled against the cage.

Kavanagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krystyn Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh lands a jab to the nose.
Kavanagh lands with a slapping head kick.
Good shot there by Kavanagh.
Koch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Kavanagh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kavanagh landing knees to the head.
Kavanagh misses with a knee to the head.
Koch jumps guard but Kavanagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kavanagh breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Kavanagh tenderised Koch's leg. Koch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Kavanagh.
Krystyn Kavanagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kavanagh closes the distance and pushes Koch back into the cage.
Kavanagh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koch's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Koch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanagh pressing his opponent against the cage.

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

Koch closes the distance and pushes Kavanagh back into the cage.
Koch is trying to break free.

Kavanagh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kavanagh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koch rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koch. Kavanagh shrugs it off though.
Koch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Koch moved away.
Kavanagh blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.

Koch closes the distance and pushes Kavanagh back into the cage.
Kavanagh working Koch over with knees to the body.
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Kavanagh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koch.
Kavanagh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kavanagh scores a nice knee to the body.
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh prevents Koch from breaking the clinch.
Kavanagh has Koch pushed against the cage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kavanagh has him pressed against the cage.
Koch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kavanagh is keeping busy.
Koch is looking to break free of the clinch but Kavanagh has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kavanagh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kavanagh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kavanagh is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Kavanagh.
Heckli Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krystyn Kavanagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kavanagh misses with a knee to the head.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystyn Kavanagh!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syver Stjernen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syver Stjernen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jitus
vs
Stjernen

186 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
230 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syver Stjernen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jitus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stjernen's guard.
Jitus stays in close to Stjernen's body and controls the position.
Stjernen keeping full guard, as Jitus tries to pass.
Jitus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stjernen wants to improve his position but Jitus is controlling well.
Jitus wants to pass to mount but Stjernen is defending the position.

Stjernen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stjernen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitus pulls his head out easily.

Jitus seems to be working for a kimura but Stjernen defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitus is looking to advance position but Stjernen won't allow it.
Jitus works his way into full mount!

Jitus working for a guillotine from mount but Stjernen is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjernen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitus looking to control but Stjernen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stjernen is trying desperately to improve position.
Stjernen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jitus wants to control the pace but Stjernen is squirming around nicely.
Jitus moves to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen breaks Jitus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stjernen pushing down on Jitus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitus wants to improve his position but Stjernen is controlling well.

Jitus is defending against the submission attempts here by Stjernen.

Jitus actively working from the bottom here.

Stjernen is working for a kimura but Jitus is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitus is looking for a sweep. Stjernen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jitus looking for submissions off his back.

Stjernen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stjernen passes Jitus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jitus trying to hold on to Stjernen's head to control him but Stjernen postures up.

Jitus looking for submissions off his back.

Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stjernen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stjernen.

Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stjernen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jitus trying to control here.

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

Stjernen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Stjernen is trying to work for a kimura but Jitus is defending well.

Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stjernen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stjernen seems to be working for a kimura but Jitus defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Jitus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jitus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stjernen was covering up waiting for the punch and Jitus finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stjernen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Stjernen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jitus pushing down on Stjernen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jitus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jitus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stjernen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jitus has cracked it and Stjernen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jitus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Jitus!
An out of breath Vinny Jitus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Metal Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Metal ripper. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ripper
vs
Mendes

172 cm
28
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

173 cm
23
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metal Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes avoids a kick to the body.
Ripper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendes eats them both and turns towards Ripper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jake Mendes has been cut.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ripper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ripper wants to slow Mendes down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Ripper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes moves out of range of the leg kick from Ripper.
Ripper tries to land a leg kick but Mendes saw it coming and moves away.
Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Ripper misses with a shot to the body
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metal Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Ripper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Ripper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ripper closes the distance and clinches up with Mendes, looking for a takedown. Ripper pushes Mendes against the cage but Mendes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripper. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ripper lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripper misses with a combination
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripper misses with a straight right.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ripper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Mendes lands with a hook. Ripper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ripper tries to work over Mendes's front leg with a kick but Mendes checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper lands with a kick to the temple. Mendes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripper. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripper.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Ripper avoids it well.
Ripper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ripper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ripper tries for a takedown but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Metal Ripper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Mendes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ripper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Ripper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendes is controlling Ripper's posture.
Mendes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ripper!
Ripper tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes prevents Ripper from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Ripper is squirming around nicely.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Ripper is squirming around nicely.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Mendes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ripper throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Ripper scores with a leg kick.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ripper momentarily.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Mendes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Mendes catches Ripper right on the button with a cross.
Ripper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendes is fending him off so far but Ripper persists. Nope, Mendes circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
Ripper throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes checks a leg kick.
Ripper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Ripper is looking to wear down Mendes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ripper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a hook.
Ripper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripper.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metal Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Mendes. Beautiful body shot.
Ripper stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Mendes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Mendes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mendes misses with a left hand
and Ripper counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendes lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Ripper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendes circles away.
Mendes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripper.
Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Ripper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Mendes throws a hook to the side of Ripper's head but Ripper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throws a body punch but Ripper moves out of range.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ripper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendes throws a right hand that Ripper ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripper also avoids with ease.
Jake Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ripper misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Ripper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is not content to let Ripper control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ripper.

Ripper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ripper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ripper.
Ripper trying to control from Mendes's half guard. Mendes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Ripper from controlling successfully.
Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ripper stops Mendes from standing up.
Ripper trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes connects with a single shot there.
Mendes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripper.

And that's the end of the fight!
Metal Ripper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ripper 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metal Ripper!
Our winner, Metal Ripper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davos Seaworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Entrance Michal Bicki. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bicki
vs
Seaworth

180 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davos Seaworth!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicki cracks Seaworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davos Seaworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seaworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bicki.
Seaworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bicki throws a hook to the side of Seaworth's head but Seaworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bicki lands a right hook to the body.
Seaworth walks into a stiff left hand from Bicki.
Bicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seaworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Bicki.
Seaworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Bicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seaworth.
Bicki misses the shot to the body.

Seaworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seaworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bicki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seaworth is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seaworth on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seaworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seaworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Bicki has wrist control.
Seaworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Bicki has wrist control.
Seaworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bicki is trying to stand back up but Seaworth is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seaworth.
Seaworth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Seaworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bicki is just riding it out for now. Seaworth eventually gives up the hold.

Seaworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bicki has managed to free his arm - good work.

Seaworth has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bicki defend it? Seaworth steps over the head and cranks it - Bicki is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Seaworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davos Seaworth!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vera
vs
Kramer

185 cm
27
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a head kick that Kramer semi-blocks.
Kramer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vera throws a push kick but Kramer slaps the foot to one side.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kramer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kramer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kramer content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kramer trying to hold on to Vera's head to control him but Vera postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Vera is controlling well.
Vera wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Caco Vera just wasn't active enough.
Kramer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Caco Vera has been cut.
Vera throws a one two combo.

It looks like Damian Kramer has been cut.
Kramer scores with a nice head shot.
Vera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vera throws a nice head kick!
Vera avoids the body shot from Kramer.
Kramer scores with a body shot.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer connects with a crisp jab.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kramer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kramer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kramer cracks Vera with an open hand slap.
Kramer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
Kramer blocks the body kick.
Kramer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kramer is rocked!
Kramer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera jabs Kramer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kramer doesn't seem bothered though.
Kramer looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vera throws a pinpoint strike between Kramer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kramer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vera scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caco Vera!
Caco Vera is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Caco Vera made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.