WarZone 24: Snipers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Blanks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blanks
vs
Drake

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

166 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Drake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake blocks a jab.

Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Drake in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blanks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Drake!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Strozyk
vs
Kerr

193 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Strozyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr tries to clinch there but Strozyk circles away.
Strozyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strozyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strozyk throws a nice looking combination but Kerr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damien Strozyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr moves in looking to clinch but Strozyk pushes him off.
Strozyk misses with a wild combination.
Strozyk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strozyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strozyk moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.
Strozyk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strozyk lands a really nice looking cross but Kerr seems unphased.

Kerr tries to keep at a distance but Strozyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strozyk backwards.
Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strozyk's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strozyk tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Strozyk back against the cage.
Strozyk is trying to break free.

Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strozyk throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kerr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strozyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerr prevents Strozyk from breaking the clinch.
Kerr has Strozyk pressed against the cage.
Kerr receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kerr - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Kerr to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerr.
Kerr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Kerr.
Strozyk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strozyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Strozyk.

Kerr closes the distance and pushes Strozyk back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strozyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr stalling.
Strozyk working hard to break the clinch.

Kerr breaks from the clinch.
Strozyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strozyk tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kerr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strozyk up against the cage.
Strozyk tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Kerr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Strozyk.
Strozyk working hard to break the clinch.
Kerr lands a body shot in the clinch.

Strozyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strozyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strozyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strozyk throws a combination that misses

and Kerr counters by clinching up.
Kerr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strozyk blocking some punches.
Strozyk tries to circle away but Kerr has him pinned against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr has Strozyk pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kerr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strozyk lands with a shot to the body.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strozyk!
Strozyk moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.

Strozyk moves into range and clinches up with Kerr.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kerr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands a left hand.
Kerr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr taking a breather.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Strozyk.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Strozyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strozyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
Strozyk tries to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling the position.
Kerr is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Kerr.
Strozyk scores with a hook to the body. Kerr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strozyk wants to clinch.

Kerr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strozyk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strozyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strozyk tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strozyk is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerr passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strozyk wants to get back to full guard but Kerr has mounted him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strozyk reaches up to try and control the position but Kerr seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Strozyk rolls and tries to escape and now Kerr has his back!
Kerr gets his hands free as Strozyk looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strozyk trying to control the hands but Kerr breaks the grip.
Kerr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Kerr decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kerr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerr tries to clinch there but Strozyk circles away.
Kerr moves to clinch but Strozyk breaks away
and Strozyk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kerr tries to clinch but Strozyk moves out of range.
Strozyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Strozyk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kerr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kerr gets to his feet. Strozyk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strozyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strozyk is trying to break free.
Strozyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerr has Strozyk pressed against the cage.
Kerr struggles to land a body shot inside as Strozyk controls his hands.
Kerr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strozyk backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Kerr.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mark Kerr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strozyk tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strozyk up against the cage.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr prevents Strozyk from breaking the clinch.
Strozyk tries to circle away but Kerr has him pinned against the cage.
Strozyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr stalls.
Strozyk wants to break free but Kerr has control.
Strozyk has had enough of the clinch but Kerr keeps him there for the moment.
Strozyk wants to break free but Kerr has control.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Strozyk controls the action.
Kerr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerr lands with a right to the head.
Strozyk working hard to break the clinch.
Kerr stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strozyk can't break the clinch.
Mark Kerr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strozyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strozyk has had enough of the clinch but Kerr keeps him there for the moment.
Strozyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strozyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strozyk has had enough of the clinch but Kerr keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strozyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strozyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strozyk misses with a body shot.
Strozyk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kerr tries to clinch up.
Kerr moves in looking to clinch but Strozyk pushes him off.
Strozyk throws a series of punches but Kerr moves out of range.
Strozyk fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strozyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kerr takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Kerr.
I've got Kerr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kerr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Tyssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Karanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyssen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Fight Song. This should be fireworks!

Tyssen
vs
Karanova

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Abel Tyssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Karanova!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karanova wants to clinch up but Tyssen keeps it at a distance.

Tyssen clinches up with Karanova and pushes him back against the cage.

Tyssen successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karanova passes Tyssen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Tyssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyssen wants to get back to full guard.

Karanova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyssen defends it well.
Karanova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karanova is pressing down on Tyssen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyssen is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karanova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyssen is just riding it out for now. Karanova eventually gives up the hold.
Karanova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tyssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karanova pulls his head out easily.
Karanova trying to control the action but Tyssen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karanova is pressing down on Tyssen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyssen is holding on for now.
Karanova blocks the strikes from Tyssen.

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

Karanova is working for a submission of some sort.

Karanova seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen is looking to escape.
Karanova is keen to just control but Tyssen is a slippery customer.

Karanova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyssen is looking to control Karanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyssen avoid being mounted?
Karanova drops an elbow to the side of Tyssen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen trying to control but Karanova postures up.
Karanova trying to control from half guard but Tyssen is working away.

Karanova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyssen defends it well.
Karanova is looking to pass Tyssen's guard but actually Tyssen recovers to full guard.
Karanova distracts Tyssen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyssen gets tackled into the cage by Karanova. Karanova maintains the clinch.
Tyssen working hard to break the clinch.
Tyssen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karanova is keeping busy.
Tyssen can't break the clinch.

Karanova turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karanova manages to end up in side control.
Tyssen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karanova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyssen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karanova is trying to control. Tyssen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karanova throwing shots but Tyssen is blocking nicely.

Karanova seems to be looking for submissions.
Karanova is looking to stall here but Tyssen recovers full guard.
Tyssen keeping full guard, as Karanova tries to pass.

Karanova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyssen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karanova, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karanova wants to sweep here but Tyssen controlling him for the moment.
Tyssen wanted to stand there but Karanova had control of the position.
Tyssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karanova wants to get back to his feet but Tyssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tyssen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Karanova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karanova decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tyssen tries to clinch but Karanova is having none of it.
Karanova leaves Tyssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyssen wants to clinch.

Karanova gets a clinch.
Karanova is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Tyssen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel Tyssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyssen defends it nicely.

Tyssen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karanova is breathing heavily.
Tyssen is trying to control the position but Karanova postures up.
Karanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tyssen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karanova defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Karanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Karanova shoots in for a takedown but Tyssen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyssen misses with a few strikes there.
Karanova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyssen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyssen darts in looking for a takedown but Karanova gets double underhooks and turns Tyssen into the cage.
Karanova has Tyssen pressed against the cage, preventing Tyssen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyssen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karanova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyssen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karanova jumps guard but Tyssen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abel Tyssen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Karanova.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyssen breaks from the clinch.
Karanova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyssen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Karanova with that takedown attempt.
Karanova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tyssen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karanova on his heels. He'll look to pass Karanova's guard now, I'm sure.

Karanova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyssen is pushing down on Karanova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karanova is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyssen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karanova tries to get to full guard but Tyssen has control of the leg.
Tyssen tries to pass to full mount but Karanova defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyssen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyssen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karanova controls his leg.
Karanova is trying to maintain the position but Tyssen is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Tyssen is going to stand back up.
Tyssen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyssen prevents Karanova from improving his position.

Karanova actively working from the bottom here.
Tyssen prevents Karanova from standing back up.

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

Tyssen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tyssen tries to close the distance and clinch but Karanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyssen tries to bum rush Karanova with a series of wild strikes but Karanova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tyssen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyssen throws a nice looking combination but Karanova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karanova keeps the fight on the outside.
Karanova dives in and grabs Tyssen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyssen pushes down on Karanova's head and hops out.
Tyssen tries to bum rush Karanova with a series of wild strikes but Karanova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karanova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyssen.

Karanova has taken the fight to the clinch.

Karanova breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karanova rushes Tyssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyssen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Tyssen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karanova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Karanova!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amber Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Corey Maxx enters the cage!

Average
vs
Maxx

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Zombie Nutrition - LOD
GREEN!160

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amber Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Maxx!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Maxx.
Maxx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Average shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maxx cracks Average with a big right hand and Average goes down!

Average is rocked!
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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maxx is looking to stand up but Average won't let him.
Oh Average is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Average is breathing heavily.
Maxx passes Average's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maxx works his way into full mount!
Maxx cracks Average with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Maxx!
Corey Maxx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.