TGC 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un comes into the arena with DPRKorean National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Jong Un
vs
Kerr

178 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

210 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jong Un fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Jong Un persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jong Un has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Un throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kerr wants to hold on but Jong Un pushes him away.
Jong Un moves to take his opponent's back.
Kerr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kerr is keeping busy.
Jong Un is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jong Un has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kerr's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jong Un is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kerr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kerr for a finish.
Kerr tries to escape but Jong Un has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kerr trying to get back to his feet but Jong Un is in full control for now.

Jong Un is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr covering up well under a series of strikes from Jong Un.
Kerr is trying to get back to his feet but Jong Un has full control of the position and if anything, Kerr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jong Un has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kerr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Un gets his hands free as Kerr looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to break free.
Jong Un just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Jong Un has managed to slip his arm under Kerr's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kerr is tapping out! Submission win for Jong Un.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Jong Un!
Kim Jong Un decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Indian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down - Hail The Leaf. Nisse Indian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Elliott
vs
Indian

185 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nisse Indian!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indian throws a leg kick which misses Elliott's front leg but catches the back leg as Elliott tries to avoid it.

Indian drives through and clinches with Elliott against the cage.
Indian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Indian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elliott.
Indian throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliott.
Elliott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Indian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Indian.
Elliott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Indian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Indian lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Indian fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Indian.
A body shot lands from Indian.
A short right from Indian on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.
Indian struggles to land a body shot inside as Elliott controls his hands.
Indian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Indian.

Elliott breaks from the clinch.
Indian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Indian takes the fight into the clinch.

Elliott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elliott lands with a shot to the body.

Indian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elliott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Elliott looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliott works over Indian with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Indian has his feet on Elliott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Indian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elliott will feel that in the morning.
Elliott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Elliott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Indian lands a high kick!

Indian gets tackled into the cage by Elliott. Elliott maintains the clinch.
Indian has a couple of punches blocked by Elliott.
Indian tries to work over Elliott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Indian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Indian tries to work over Elliott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Indian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Indian prevents Elliott from breaking the clinch.
Indian tries to work over Elliott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Indian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Elliott blocks an uppercut.
Indian lands a nice shot to the body.
Indian gets through Elliott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Indian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Indian.
Indian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indian throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliott.
Indian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Elliott's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Elliott manages to break the clinch.
Indian connects with a jab.

Indian moves into the clinch.
Indian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Indian has a couple of punches blocked by Elliott.
Indian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.
Indian lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Indian throws a head punch that misses.
Indian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisse Indian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Indian moves into the clinch.
Indian has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Indian.
Indian misses with the head strike.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian is controlling him.
Indian working aggressively here.
Indian keeps control of Elliott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliott working hard to break the clinch.
Nisse Indian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Indian swings wildly with an uppercut but Elliott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliott prevents a body shot from Indian.
Indian has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Indian misses with a punch to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elliott blocks a head kick by Indian.
Indian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elliott. That did some damage!
Indian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Indian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Indian scores with a punch to the head.
Elliott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Indian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elliott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Elliott's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elliott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Indian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elliott wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Indian.
Indian scores with a shot to the side of Elliott's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Indian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elliott.
Indian lands a shoulder strike.
Indian has a couple of punches blocked by Elliott.
Elliott is trying to break free.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian has him pressed against the cage.
Indian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Indian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliott's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Indian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Indian.
Elliott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Indian has him pressed against the cage.
Indian lands a hook that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Indian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Indian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliott is looking to break free of the clinch but Indian has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Indian - that landed with a thud.
Elliott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elliott can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Indian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Indian has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Elliott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Indian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliott wants to break free but Indian has control.
Indian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Indian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elliott blocks an uppercut.
Indian misses with a punch on the inside.

Elliott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Indian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Indian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elliott's sensitive parts.
Indian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elliott.
Elliott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Indian avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elliott moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisse Indian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Elliott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Indian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elliott takes a jab right on the kisser.

Indian rushes Elliott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Indian on the inside.
Indian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Indian lands with a right to the head.
Elliott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Indian.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Indian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elliott tries to break the clinch but Indian is controlling the position.
Indian lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott tries to break the clinch but Indian is controlling the position.
Indian has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elliott tries to circle away but Indian has him pinned against the cage.
Elliott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Indian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Indian gets through Elliott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Indian.
Elliott wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Indian.
Indian scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Indian as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Indian.
Indian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Indian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Indian.
A frustrated look appears on Elliott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elliott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elliott tries to break the clinch but Indian is controlling the position.
Indian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Indian working aggressively here.
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!
Indian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliotts head.
A hook to the body from Indian.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian has him pressed against the cage.
Elliott is trying to force a seperation but Indian has the dominant position.
Elliott working hard to break the clinch.
Indian has Elliott pressed against the cage, preventing Elliott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elliott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Indian fails to land.
Indian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Indian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elliott tries to break free but Indian pushes him back against the cage.
Elliott tries to break free but Indian pushes him back against the cage.
Elliott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Indian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elliott.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian is controlling him.
Indian lands with a left to the head.
Elliott is looking to break free of the clinch but Indian has double underhooks.
Indian lands a body punch.
Indian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott is trying to break the clinch but Indian has him pressed against the cage.
Indian lands a left hand.
Indian lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elliott tries to break the clinch but Indian is controlling the position.
Indian lands with a right to the head.
Elliott prevents a body shot from Indian.
Indian prevents Elliott from breaking the clinch.
Ben Elliott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elliott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elliott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Indian.
Indian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Elliott is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Indian on the inside.
Oh Elliott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Indian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elliott swings wildly with an uppercut but Indian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Indian dips a shoulder and cracks Elliott with a mighty uppercut! Elliott falls back against the cage and Indian unloads with a barrage of strikes! Elliott 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 - Indian screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nisse Indian!
A less than humble Nisse Indian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kulawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Armstrong
vs
Kulawski

185 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

190 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Kulawski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong drives through and clinches with Kulawski against the cage.
Kulawski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulawski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.

Armstrong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong is pushing down on Kulawski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulawski is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Armstrong seems content to control.
Kulawski is trying to control but can't.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kulawski dodges it nicely.
Kulawski trying to control here.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulawski tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Kulawski is looking to escape.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulawski defending well though.
Kulawski is trying to control but can't.

Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Kulawski defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulawski taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulawski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulawski trying to control here.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulawski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong working over Kulawski with some ground and pound. Kulawski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents Kulawski from improving his position.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulawski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulawski trying to control but Armstrong postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulawski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kulawski is rocked!
Armstrong works his way into full mount!
Kulawski tries to lock up and control but Armstrong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulawski working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Armstrong! Kulawski is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
After winning the bout, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes into the arena with 'Don't Believe the Hype', by Public Enemy. blaring out of the sound system. Bruno Stahl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stein
vs
Stahl

188 cm
27
223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pirates Powder

Tab out

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahl. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Bruno Stahl has been cut.
Stahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein moves away from the strike by Stahl.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stahl misses with an uppercut

and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Nice body punch from Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stein as Stahl tries to tie him up.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Stahl is trying to force a seperation but Stein has the dominant position.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Stein drags the fight down to the ground.
Stein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stahl manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stein drops back looking for a leg! Stahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stahl manages to kick Stein off! Stein jumps back into Stahl's guard.
Stein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to keep a closed guard but Stein is proving a slippery customer.
Stein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stein moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Stahl with an uppercut!
Stein takes one to the side of the head.
Stein tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stahl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Stahl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stahl moves away from the strike by Stein.
Donk. Stein catches Stahl right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up Bruno Stahl's cut even more.
Stahl throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stahl misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lands the left hand.

Stahl is rocked!
Stein throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
Stein misses with a left hand
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Stahl counters with a three punch combo that has Stein backing up. Stein nods at Stahl to acknowledge the strikes.
Stahl misses with a wild body shot.
Stahl is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Stein just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stahl has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borgen Stein!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borgen Stein thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifrous Satanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pi Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satanous kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Put You To Bed. Pi Ling has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Satanous
vs
Ling

184 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
268 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucifrous Satanous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pi Ling!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanous misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Satanous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ling.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Satanous.
Satanous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ling manages to avoid it.

Ling darts in and clinches Satanous up against the cage.
Ling is pressed up against the cage. Satanous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ling down to the mat. Ling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Satanous fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ling sprawls well initially but Satanous persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Satanous prevents Ling from standing back up.
Ling is positioning himself well to prevent Satanous advancing to mount.
Ling looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satanous is thwarting Ling's attempts to control the position.
Ling gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is looking to stand up but Satanous isn't so interested in that idea.
Satanous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ling is trying to control the position but Satanous postures up.
Satanous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satanous won't allow Ling to sweep him here.
Ling trying to control the position here.
Ling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satanous passes Ling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Satanous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Satanous wants to take a breather but Ling is having none of it.
Satanous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ling controlling the position for now.
Satanous thows a huge punch but Ling dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling trying to hold on to Satanous's head to control him but Satanous postures up.
Satanous is trying to control the action in half guard but Ling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling is trying to control but can't.
Satanous trying to control the action but Ling is working from the bottom.
Satanous passes the guard and advances to mount!
Satanous lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Satanous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Satanous working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ling is in a horrible position here. Satanous smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Satanous throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Satanous with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanous is landing with some decent strikes but Ling is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Ling is rocked!
Satanous lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ling! Satanous sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ling and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucifrous Satanous!
Lucifrous Satanous retains his heavyweight title!
Lucifrous Satanous decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.