E-MMA09 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jadyson Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Shudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Costa
vs
Shudley

184 cm
23
196 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jadyson Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Shudley!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shudley scores with a head kick. Costa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Jadyson Costa has been cut.
Shudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shudley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shudley works Costa's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.

Costa clinches up with Shudley and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa prevents Shudley from breaking the clinch.
Shudley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Shudley breaks from the clinch.
Shudley fails with an attempt to clinch.

Costa drives through with a takedown into Shudley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Costa wants to control from the top but Shudley keeps moving.
Shudley controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but Shudley is working from the bottom.
Costa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Jadyson Costa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Costa rushes Shudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa scores with a shot to the side of Shudley's head.
Shudley being controlled against the cage.
Shudley misses with a knee strike.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Shudley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shudley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that Shudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shudley lands a big right hook! Costa looks hurt but is still standing! Shudley lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Costa falls down and Shudley dives in with a huge hammer fist! Costa's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shudley runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Shudley!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Nauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Starnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Nauman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nauman
vs
Starnes

189 cm
22
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

194 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Nauman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cletus Starnes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starnes wants to slow Nauman down by chopping away at his legs.
Nauman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Nauman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Starnes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nauman wants to pass the guard but Starnes is defending well.
Starnes works his way to full guard. Good work.

Nauman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nauman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nauman has managed to get both his arms back between Starnes's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starnes trying to control the position.
Nauman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starnes is trying to keep Nauman in close.
Starnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Starnes throws a jab when Nauman was well out of range.

Starnes tries to sprawl but Nauman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nauman trying to pass the guard but Starnes defending well.
Starnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nauman trying to control but Starnes is working from the bottom.
Starnes wants to sweep here but Nauman controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nauman wants to control from the top but Starnes keeps moving.

Alistair Nauman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nauman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Starnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nauman regains half guard, as Starnes was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nauman pushes Starnes off looking to stand but Starnes dives back in and keeps control.
Nauman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starnes on the ground.
Starnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nauman is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nauman is on top in guard.
Nauman is looking to work some ground and pound but Starnes has wrist control.
Nauman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starnes keeping moving, preventing Nauman from controlling successfully.
Starnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nauman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Starnes tries to get to full guard but Nauman has control of the leg.
Nauman thows a huge punch but Starnes dodges it nicely.
Nauman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nauman wants to free his trapped foot but Starnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nauman prevents Starnes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nauman is looking to take a break and control but Starnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nauman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nauman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Starnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Starnes trying to control but Nauman is working from the bottom.
Starnes passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nauman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nauman rushes Starnes and presses him up against the cage.

Nauman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starnes misses with a lunging right hand

and Nauman counters by clinching up.

Nauman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Starnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Starnes right now.
Starnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nauman doesn't have the hooks in and Starnes manages to turn into his guard.
Cletus Starnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starnes prevents Nauman from getting back to his feet.

Starnes 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.
Starnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nauman is retaining full guard.
Starnes lands a couple of digs.
Starnes trying to control but Nauman is working from the bottom.
Starnes stopping the sweep attempt from Nauman.
Starnes trying to control but Nauman is working from the bottom.
Starnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nauman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nauman trying to control the position.
Nauman wants to stand but Starnes is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nauman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Starnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nauman is in Starnes's guard.
Starnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nauman manages to get himself to full guard.
Starnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nauman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Starnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Starnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nauman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman passes into half guard.
Nauman trying to control the action but Starnes is working from the bottom.

Starnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nauman pulls his head out easily.
Starnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starnes.
Nauman tries to stand but Starnes is controlling from the bottom.

Starnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Starnes is breathing heavily.
Starnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Starnes, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nauman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nauman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nauman stopping the sweep attempt from Starnes.

Starnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nauman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starnes is on top in guard.
Starnes pushes down on Nauman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Starnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nauman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Starnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nauman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cletus Starnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nauman has taken the fight to the clinch.

Starnes jumps guard and drags Nauman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nauman's guard.
Starnes stops Nauman from standing up.
Starnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nauman is keeping the position for now.
Nauman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nauman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nauman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nauman!
Starnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nauman is trying to control the action in half guard but Starnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Starnes looking for submissions off his back.
Starnes is staying active underneath Nauman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Starnes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Starnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starnes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Starnes looking for a guillotine here but Nauman defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nauman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nauman trying to control but Starnes is working from the bottom.
Nauman throwing strikes from guard but Starnes blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nauman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Starnes looking for subs off his back but Nauman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Starnes tries to roll over but Nauman keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman is stalling here. Starnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nauman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nauman is looking to reverse the position.
Nauman struggling a bit here.
Nauman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nauman is looking for a sweep. Starnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nauman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nauman actively working from the bottom here.
Starnes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nauman regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nauman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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 Alistair Nauman.
I think Starnes 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 for Cletus Starnes!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Cletus Starnes!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Cletus Starnes!

Cletus Starnes wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Cletus Starnes 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guil Ty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ty
vs
Urquhart

188 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guil Ty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feargus Urquhart!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ty misses with the combination.
Ty misses with a hook.
Ty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ty throws a looping overhand right but Urquhart ducks down to avoid it.
Urquhart shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ty eats them both and turns towards Urquhart to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ty blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urquhart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ty looks to score with a jab to the body but Urquhart is just out of range.
Ty connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Urquhart to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guil Ty!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Par Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Saukko
vs
Shiroma

210 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
254 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Par Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuma Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma is looking to slow Saukko down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Shiroma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saukko misses with a leg kick

and Shiroma counters by moving into the clinch.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Par Saukko has been cut.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Saukko's ribcage.
Shiroma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shiroma landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shiroma working Saukko over with knees to the body.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saukko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Saukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saukko up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shiroma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saukko up against the cage.
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Shiroma connects with a knee to the head.
Saukko wants to break free but Shiroma has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shiroma.
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!
Saukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Shiroma.
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Shiroma lands a knee to the body.
Shiroma stalling against the cage.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Saukko's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.
Shiroma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shiroma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shiroma landing knees to the head.
Shiroma landing knees to the head.

Par Saukko's cut is getting worse.
Shiroma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma has Saukko pushed against the cage.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Saukko's ribcage.
Saukko working hard to break the clinch.
Shiroma landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Shiroma.
Saukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shiroma effectively controlling the action here.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saukko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroma slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saukko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shiroma.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shiroma taking a breather.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shiroma has Saukko pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shiroma lands a knee to the head.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuma Shiroma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Par Saukko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shiroma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Par Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shiroma. That's going to slow Saukko down.
Shiroma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiroma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saukko takes a step back to recover.
Shiroma lands a head kick. Saukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shiroma connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroma tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shiroma. That's going to slow Saukko down.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saukko thows a leg kick but Shiroma checks it

and Shiroma moves into the clinch.
Saukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shiroma lands a good knee to the midsection. Saukko won't want to take too many of those.
Shiroma working Saukko over with knees to the body.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiroma with a knee to the head.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head.

Par Saukko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shiroma.
Shiroma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shiroma connects with a knee to the head.
Saukko tries to break the clinch but Shiroma is controlling the position.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saukko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shiroma with a knee to the head.
Shiroma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shiroma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saukko letting Shiroma take a breather here.
Saukko misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma working Saukko over with knees to the body.
Shiroma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiroma is defending well for now.
Shiroma lands a knee to the body.
Saukko takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroma is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Shiroma.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saukko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiroma stalling against the cage.
Saukko throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Shiroma.
Saukko trying to land knees to the body.
Shiroma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saukko's face.

Jeez, Par Saukko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shiroma lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shiroma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiroma is defending well for now.
Shiroma landing knees to the head.
Shiroma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saukko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shiroma has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shiroma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saukko's face.
Kuma Shiroma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shiroma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shiroma connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saukko tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shiroma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saukko is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiroma has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuma Shiroma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Par Saukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shiroma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Shiroma blocks the low kick.
Shiroma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Par Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiroma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiroma throws a head kick that misses.
Saukko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saukko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shiroma.
Shiroma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiroma connects with a leg kick. Saukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shiroma scores with a leg kick.
Saukko throws a leg kick

and Shiroma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiroma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Saukko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiroma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiroma avoids it.
Shiroma stalling in the clinch.
Saukko looking to throw knees to the head but Shiroma is blocking nicely.
Shiroma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saukko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saukko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shiroma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shiroma is struggling to control the position.
Shiroma lands a knee to the body.
Saukko missing with knees to the body.
Shiroma leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Saukko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Saukko missing with knees to the body.
Shiroma landing knees to the head.
Shiroma stalling in the clinch.
Shiroma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saukko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saukko tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Shiroma crunches a lovely knee into Saukko's ribcage.
Shiroma lands a good knee to the midsection. Saukko won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saukko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shiroma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saukko up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saukko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saukko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiroma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shiroma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saukko can't break the clinch.
Shiroma scores with a knee to the head.
Shiroma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saukko has had enough of the clinch but Shiroma keeps him there for the moment.
Saukko misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shiroma obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma working Saukko over with knees to the body.
Shiroma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Par Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko missing with knees to the body.
Shiroma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiroma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiroma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shiroma scores a nice knee to the body.
Shiroma landing knees to the body.
Shiroma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuma Shiroma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiroma 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 for Kuma Shiroma!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kuma Shiroma!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kuma Shiroma!

Kuma Shiroma wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Van Staden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Tahuna
vs
Van Staden

190 cm
26
197 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

196 cm
26
196 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tahuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Van Staden!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Staden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johan Van Staden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Staden throws a head kick but Tahuna moves out of range.

Tahuna instigates a clinch.
Van Staden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Tahuna closes the distance and clinches.
Tahuna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Staden's face.

It looks like Johan Van Staden has been cut.

Tahuna manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tahuna! Van Staden is out on his feet! Tahuna rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Van Staden is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Van Staden is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Tahuna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakes Snakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahn Blom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jahn Blom has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Snakes
vs
Blom

196 cm
26
199 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakes Snakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jahn Blom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snakes lands a nice shot to the body.
Snakes works over Blom's head and body with a nice combination.
Blom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snakes wants to clinch.
Snakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snakes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snakes.
Blom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snakes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 in the buildup to the fight.
Snakes tries to clinch there but Blom circles away.
Snakes darts in trying to clinch

and Blom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blom looking to pass the guard.

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

Snakes is working an open guard so Blom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A cross from Snakes lands.
Snakes tries to clinch up.

Blom shoots in and bounces Snakes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blom sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snakes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snakes being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jahn Blom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Snakes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snakes lands a brutal head kick. Blom looks out on his feet and Snakes throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jakes Snakes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drwal has chosen Nightwish Crimson Tide as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Katsumoto
vs
Drwal

170 cm
32
175 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

190 cm
30
187 lbs
16 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takashi Katsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drwal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katsumoto somewhat.
Drwal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katsumoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at A'DAM * GYM * PUBLIC in the buildup to the fight.
Drwal misses with a body shot.
Drwal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drwal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drwal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drwal, right into the meat.
Katsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drwal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drwal tries to clinch there but Katsumoto circles away.

Drwal drives through and clinches with Katsumoto against the cage.

Katsumoto successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katsumoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drwal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Drwal moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drwal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katsumoto is trying to drag Drwal to the mat but Drwal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Katsumoto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Drwal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Drwal prevents the takedown attempt.
Drwal has had enough of the clinch but Katsumoto keeps him there for the moment.

Drwal manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsumoto lands with a good body shot.
Katsumoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Drwal clinches with his opponent.
Katsumoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katsumoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drwal is defending well.
Drwal tries to break the clinch but Katsumoto is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto letting Drwal take a breather here.
Katsumoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drwal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katsumoto throws an elbow but misses.

Drwal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drwal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drwal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katsumoto in his tracks.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch but Katsumoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katsumoto avoids the head kick by Drwal.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsumoto catches Drwal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drwal throws a shot to the body.
Drwal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto defending well as Drwal loads up on a big left hand.
Drwal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Katsumoto darts in and clinches Drwal up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drwal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Katsumoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drwal walks away with a smile on his face. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Drwal shows good takedown defense.

Drwal pushes Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Drwal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drwal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsumoto is keeping busy.
Katsumoto looking to stall.

Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Drwal slams his shin into Katsumoto's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsumoto.

Drwal clinches up against the cage.

Drwal breaks from the clinch.

Katsumoto scores with a takedown into Drwal's guard.
Katsumoto wants to control from the top but Drwal keeps moving.
Drwal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Drwal wants to stand up but Katsumoto is controlling him.

Drwal pushes Katsumoto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Drwal wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsumoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Drwal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Katsumoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drwal sprawls well initially but Katsumoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsumoto prevents Drwal from improving his position.
Drwal pushes Katsumoto off looking to stand but Katsumoto dives back in and keeps control.
Katsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Katsumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Katsumoto prevents Drwal from standing back up.
Katsumoto is looking to advance position but Drwal won't allow it.
Katsumoto moves into full mount! Drwal won't be happy about that!
Katsumoto avoids the attempt from Drwal to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Katsumoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Katsumoto landing punches.
Katsumoto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Katsumoto landing strikes from the mount and Drwal is in trouble!
Katsumoto with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drwal is squirming around, avoiding Katsumoto's attempts to control the action.
Drwal wants to hold on but Katsumoto pushes him away.
Katsumoto wants to control the pace but Drwal is squirming around nicely.
Drwal tries to buck Katsumoto off but he can't manage it.
Drwal is looking to improve his position but Katsumoto isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto landing strikes from the mount and Drwal is in trouble!
Drwal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Katsumoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drwal looks a forlorn figure.

Drwal is rocked!
Katsumoto postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Drwal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Drwal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Katsumoto!
Takashi Katsumoto is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Takashi Katsumoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.