WarZone 31: For Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Sanghief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Heyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sanghief
vs
Heyat

188 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Sanghief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Heyat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanghief getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanghief misses with a double jab.

Heyat tries to keep at a distance but Sanghief has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heyat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heyat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Sanghief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanghief lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Gabriel Heyat has been cut.
Sanghief swinging wildly here.
Igor Sanghief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanghief wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heyat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heyat misses with a low kick.
Heyat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanghief but Sanghief pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Sanghief. Beautiful body shot.
Sanghief tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heyat paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sanghief closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heyat quickly recovers to half guard.
Heyat tries to get to full guard but Sanghief has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyat trying to control from the bottom.
Sanghief is stalling here. Heyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanghief seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Heyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sanghief is looking to regain half guard here but Heyat keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanghief is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Heyat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanghief is looking for a sweep.

Heyat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heyat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanghief keeps working.
Heyat controls the position from side control.

Heyat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanghief knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanghief is looking to regain half guard here but Heyat keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heyat is looking to take a break and control but Sanghief is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanghief tries to buck Heyat off but Heyat is having none of it.

Heyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanghief, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Igor Sanghief will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Heyat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sanghief feints and as Heyat raises his hands in defense, Sanghief changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Heyat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanghief doesn't defend quickly enough and Heyat has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanghief escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Heyat on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Heyat!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jim
vs
Gaarlandt

191 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaarlandt dives in for a single leg takedown but Jim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaarlandt tries to throw a body punch but Jim avoids it by throwing Gaarlandt back against the cage.
Gaarlandt tries to pull guard but Jim holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaarlandt drops back down to his feet.
Jim working hard to break the clinch.

Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Gaarlandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaarlandt tries to clinch but Jim moves out of range.
Jim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jim jabs at Gaarlandt's body.
Gaarlandt takes one to the side of the head.
Jim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaarlandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaarlandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jim scores with a hook.

Gaarlandt is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gaarlandt swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gaarlandt face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Jim!

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RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Ferdanand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdanand is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by down with the sickness. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGregor
vs
Ferdanand

169 cm
20
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)
Elite Canadian Threads

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aiden McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanz Ferdanand!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferdanand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ferdanand told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ferdanand is looking to stand up but McGregor won't let him.

Aiden McGregor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferdanand looks to clinch

and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdanand has hold of McGregor's hands but McGregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGregor is nestled in close to Ferdanand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGregor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGregor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Ferdanand's head.
Ferdanand blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor content to control rather than advance.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferdanand for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.

Ferdanand is rocked!
McGregor lands a big elbow - Ferdanand is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McGregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden McGregor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aiden McGregor waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Hanz Ferdanand was interviewed post fight and said 'Well next time punk ill be the one who wins!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Poirie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Rhoades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Poirie
vs
Rhoades

191 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Poirie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordy Rhoades!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Poirie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rhoades's guard.
Poirie throwing strikes from guard but Rhoades blocks nicely.
Poirie wants to get up but he can't break Rhoades's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poirie trying to control but Rhoades is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poirie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poirie cracks Rhoades with a solid left hand.
Poirie throws an elbow that misses. Rhoades uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poirie's guard. Nice move by Rhoades!
Poirie is trying to keep Rhoades in close.
Rhoades has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nordic Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Poirie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poirie trying to keep a closed guard but Rhoades is proving a slippery customer.
Rhoades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poirie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhoades postures up in Poirie's guard and throws a big left but Poirie blocks it.
Rhoades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poirie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Poirie has his foot on Rhoades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhoades works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhoades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rhoades trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirie trying to keep a closed guard but Rhoades is proving a slippery customer.

Poirie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rhoades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poirie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhoades has managed to get both his arms back between Poirie's legs - danger averted.
Poirie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rhoades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poirie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poirie has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhoades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirie throwing strikes from guard but Rhoades blocks nicely.
Poirie scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhoades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirie is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhoades has wrist control.
Poirie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhoades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhoades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Poirie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhoades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poirie has Rhoades in his guard.
Rhoades chips away with some ground and pound.
Rhoades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poirie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhoades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhoades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poirie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Poirie keeping moving, preventing Rhoades from controlling successfully.
Poirie trying to keep a closed guard but Rhoades is proving a slippery customer.
Rhoades trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poirie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirie keeping moving, preventing Rhoades from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhoades preventing the sweep.
Rhoades trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rhoades slaps away a takedown attempt from Poirie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego Poirie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Poirie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Poirie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhoades is not content to let Poirie control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirie misses with a head shot. Rhoades uses the momentum to regain guard.
Poirie throwing strikes but missing.
Rhoades keeping full guard, as Poirie tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhoades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirie throws a strike but Rhoades rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rhoades postures up in Poirie's guard and throws a big left but Poirie blocks it.
Poirie looking to control.
Poirie keeping moving, preventing Rhoades from controlling successfully.
Poirie keeping full guard, as Rhoades tries to pass.

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

Poirie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhoades defends well.
Poirie keeping moving, preventing Rhoades from controlling successfully.
Diego Poirie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhoades tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirie is retaining full guard.

Poirie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhoades defends well.
Poirie keeping moving, preventing Rhoades from controlling successfully.

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

Rhoades 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.

Rhoades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poirie dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhoades is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poirie is controlling him.
Poirie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poirie throwing strikes but missing.
Poirie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Poirie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhoades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhoades has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Poirie dominated that second round.
That's time! Poirie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Poirie has his takedown stuffed
and Rhoades counters with a big head kick but Poirie shrugs it off.

Poirie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhoades to the mat! Rhoades manages to get full guard.
Poirie prevents Rhoades from getting back to his feet.

Poirie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhoades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poirie has Rhoades in his guard.

Poirie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhoades is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhoades trying to control but Poirie is working from the bottom.
Rhoades stands and throws Poirie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rhoades throws a strike aimed at the side of Poirie's head but Poirie avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Poirie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rhoades working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Rhoades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poirie tries to bench press Rhoades off him but Rhoades keeps the position.
Poirie gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rhoades is looking for a kimura but Poirie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhoades to get the leverage.
Rhoades wants to pass the guard but Poirie is defending well.
Poirie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhoades is working away from the top position though.
Rhoades prevents Poirie from improving his position.
Poirie wants to control but Rhoades is keeping busy.
Poirie is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhoades trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhoades is looking to take a break and control but Poirie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Poirie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhoades pulls his head out easily.
Rhoades trying to control the action but Poirie is working from the bottom.
Poirie trying to control here.

Rhoades is looking for a kimura but Poirie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhoades to get the leverage.
Poirie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhoades is working away from the top position though.

Poirie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhoades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirie keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poirie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhoades wants to control from the top but Poirie keeps moving.
Rhoades throws a big right hand that misses.

Poirie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhoades defends it easily.
Rhoades throwing strikes from guard but Poirie blocks nicely.
Diego Poirie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Rhoades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poirie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poirie has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poirie with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 Diego Poirie.
Well Poirie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Poirie!
A very excited looking Diego Poirie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Bekeroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kerr
vs
Bekeroon

195 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Bekeroon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bekeroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekeroon.

Bekeroon moves into the clinch.
Bekeroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekeroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bekeroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bekeroon tries to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling the position.
Bekeroon gets underhooks to prevent Kerr's takedown attempt.
Kerr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr goes for a takedown attempt but Bekeroon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekeroon scores with a punch to the head.

Bekeroon clinches.
Kerr keeps control of Bekeroon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bekeroon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bekeroon lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon gets underhooks to prevent Kerr's takedown attempt.
Bekeroon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekeroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bekeroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Bekeroon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bekeroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekeroon presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bekeroon pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kerr up against the cage.
Kerr is working for takedown but Bekeroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bekeroon tries to circle away but Kerr has him pinned against the cage.
Kerr is working for takedown but Bekeroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bekeroon leaning against his opponent.

Bekeroon breaks the clinch.

Bekeroon has Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bekeroon moves into range and clinches up with Kerr.
Bekeroon taking a breather.
Bekeroon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bekeroon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Bekeroon darts in and clinches Kerr up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bekeroon has managed to clinch.

Bekeroon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bekeroon rushes Kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bekeroon just leaning against Kerr, taking a breather.
Bekeroon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bekeroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bekeroon is trying to break free.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bekeroon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bekeroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerr circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekeroon connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bekeroon working hard to break the clinch.
Bekeroon effectively controlling the action here.
Kerr wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon tries to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling the position.
Bekeroon slowing the pace effectively.
Bekeroon is trying to push Kerr away but Kerr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bekeroon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr can't get the takedown.
Bekeroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bekeroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kerr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bekeroon is trying to break the clinch but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.

Bekeroon breaks the clinch.

Bekeroon closes the distance and clinches.

Bekeroon breaks from the clinch.

Bekeroon rushes Kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bekeroon lands a shoulder strike.
Bekeroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Bekeroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerr can't get the takedown.

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

Bekeroon rushes Kerr and presses him up against the cage.
Bekeroon effectively controlling the action here.

Bekeroon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romeo Bekeroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bekeroon closes the distance and clinches.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerr is working for takedown but Bekeroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekeroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Bekeroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bekeroon pushes Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bekeroon leaning against his opponent.
Romeo Bekeroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bekeroon has had enough of the clinch but Kerr keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekeroon stops a takedown attempt from Kerr.
Bekeroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Romeo Bekeroon.

Bekeroon drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bekeroon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon tries to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling the position.
Bekeroon lands a shot to the body.
Kerr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bekeroon tries to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling the position.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekeroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bekeroon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Bekeroon misses.
Bekeroon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bekeroon misses.

Bekeroon moves into range and clinches up with Kerr.
Bekeroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bekeroon avoiding damage.
Bekeroon gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerr is trying to drag Bekeroon to the mat but Bekeroon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bekeroon scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Bekeroon manages to get underhooks.
Bekeroon is trying to break the clinch but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Bekeroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bekeroon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnny Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bekeroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Bekeroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bekeroon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Bekeroon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Gymhaarlem
vs
Slade

204 cm
24
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onne Gymhaarlem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slade clinches up against the cage.
Slade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gymhaarlem up against the cage.
Gymhaarlem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gymhaarlem tries to break free but Slade pushes him back against the cage.
Slade gets through Gymhaarlem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gymhaarlem's efforts to push away.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade misses with some punches.
Gymhaarlem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gymhaarlem is trying to push Slade away but Slade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gymhaarlem stalling in the clinch but Slade improves position.
Gymhaarlem misses with a knee strike.
Slade working aggressively here.
Gymhaarlem tries to break free but Slade pushes him back against the cage.
Slade is pushing Gymhaarlem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head.
Gymhaarlem wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Slade.

Gymhaarlem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Gymhaarlem misses
and Slade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gymhaarlem up against the cage.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gymhaarlem blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slade.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade dips a shoulder and cracks Gymhaarlem with a mighty uppercut! Gymhaarlem falls back against the cage and Slade unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gymhaarlem is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Slade screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Slade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesc Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spenser Kalkbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes into the arena with Hey, Listen! blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Cooper
vs
Kalkbrenner

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

KO Clothing

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesc Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spenser Kalkbrenner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalkbrenner.
Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalkbrenner misses with a left hand
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalkbrenner cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalkbrenner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Kalkbrenner throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Kalkbrenner throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Kalkbrenner throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a low kick, right behind Kalkbrenner 's knee.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalkbrenner ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Kalkbrenner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Kalkbrenner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Kalkbrenner throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Kalkbrenner is rocked!
Kalkbrenner glances at the clock... BAM! Cooper nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kalkbrenner crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kalkbrenner is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesc Cooper!
After the fight, Francesc Cooper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.