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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralfson Calvacante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dannioloz Barett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvacante comes to the cage accompanied by Go to sleep bitch. Dannioloz Barett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Calvacante
vs
Barett

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
28
146 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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, Ralfson Calvacante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dannioloz Barett!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barett instigates a clinch.
Barett lands a knee to the head.
Calvacante tries for a takedown but Barett manages to get underhooks.
Calvacante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barett tries to land knees in the clinch but Calvacante avoids the damage to the body.
Barett has Calvacante pressed against the cage, preventing Calvacante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Calvacante pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Calvacante is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barett lands a nice knee to the body.
Calvacante prevents a body shot from Barett.
Calvacante is trying to break the clinch but Barett is controlling him.
Calvacante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barett avoids it.

Barett breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvacante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calvacante avoids a punch combination nicely.

Calvacante shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calvacante is trying to control the action in half guard but Barett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calvacante wants to pass to mount but Barett is defending the position.

Calvacante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barett has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Calvacante is working for a kimura but Barett is defending it quite comfortably.
Calvacante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Calvacante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barett trying to control from the bottom.
Calvacante passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Calvacante decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barett swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralfson Calvacante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvacante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calvacante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barett misses with the combination.
A jab from Calvacante finds it's way through Barett's defenses.
Calvacante ducks under a wild hook from Barett.
Calvacante swats away the attempt to clinch by Barett.
Calvacante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barett throws a monster overhand right that drops Calvacante! Barett follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dannioloz Barett!
A relieved looking Dannioloz Barett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milorad Skrobic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Cold Wind Blows. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ross
vs
Skrobic

200 cm
26
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milorad Skrobic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skrobic gets caught napping as Ross dives in and scores a takedown. Skrobic manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross 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.

Skrobic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skrobic's head.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.

Skrobic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skrobic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ross has managed to get both his arms back between Skrobic's legs - danger averted.

Skrobic looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
Ross lands a couple of digs.

Ross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross stands and throws Skrobic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ross scoring with punches and elbows.
Ross is chipping away with strikes.
Skrobic is looking to reverse the position.
Ross landing a few strikes.
Skrobic gets back to half guard.
Skrobic has hold of Ross's hands but Ross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Skrobic looking for submissions off his back.

Skrobic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrobic looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross slips a nice elbow through Skrobic's hands, connecting with Skrobic's forehead.
Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ross is nestled in close to Skrobic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ross is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skrobic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Ross lands strikes from half guard.
Ross slips a nice elbow through Skrobic's hands, connecting with Skrobic's forehead.
Ross slips a nice elbow through Skrobic's hands, connecting with Skrobic's forehead.

Skrobic is rocked!
Ross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skrobic is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?

Skrobic looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skrobic has hold of Ross's hands but Ross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ross scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Skrobic looking for submissions off his back.
Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ross working Skrobic over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skrobic taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Ross winds up and cracks Skrobic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ross scores with a big shot! Skrobic's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Skrobic! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Ross!
Hector Ross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Czeplak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Negredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czeplak comes into the arena with Do przodu Polsko blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Krzysztof Czeplak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Czeplak
vs
Negredo

185 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Czeplak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Negredo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Negredo gets tackled into the cage by Czeplak. Czeplak maintains the clinch.
Negredo working aggressively here.
Czeplak is trying to break free.
Czeplak is trying to push Negredo away but Negredo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Negredo jumps into guard, dragging Czeplak to the mat.
Czeplak preventing the sweep.

Negredo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czeplak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Czeplak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czeplak trying to control the position from guard on top but Negredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czeplak connects with a couple of short punches.

Negredo is looking for a triangle but Czeplak pushes his legs off easily.
Czeplak wants to get up but he can't break Negredo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negredo wants to get back to his feet but Czeplak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Negredo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czeplak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negredo controlling the position.
Negredo keeping moving, preventing Czeplak from controlling successfully.
Czeplak won't allow Negredo to sweep him here.
Czeplak trying to control the position from guard on top but Negredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krzysztof Czeplak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Czeplak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Negredo's guard.
Czeplak wants to control from the top but Negredo keeps moving.
Negredo wants to stand and escape but Czeplak is having none of it.
Czeplak is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at **CENTRUM GYM** that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Czeplak wants to stand but Negredo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Czeplak is fighting to break Negredo's control of his arms but Negredo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Negredo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negredo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Czeplak is trying to get back to full guard.
Negredo passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Negredo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Czeplak is on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Negredo is looking for a triangle but Czeplak pushes his legs off easily.
Negredo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Czeplak tries to roll over but Negredo keeps him under control.
Negredo content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negredo wants to advance to full mount but Czeplak doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Czeplak working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negredo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Negredo postures up and lands a big shot to Czeplak's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Negredo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Czeplak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Czeplak tries to improve position but can't.
Felix Negredo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czeplak trying to remain calm as Negredo controls from the top position.
Negredo trying to control the position but Czeplak is working away.
Negredo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Czeplak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Negredo is working for a submission of some sort.
Negredo sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czeplak wants to control but Negredo is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Negredo in particular looking to stall.
Czeplak trying to hold on to Negredo's head to control him but Negredo postures up.
Negredo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak is looking to improve his position.
Czeplak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Negredo is working away from the top position though.
Negredo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Czeplak pushes Negredo off looking to stand but Negredo dives back in and keeps control.
Negredo wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Negredo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Czeplak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Negredo has gone for a leg lock! Czeplak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Negredo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Negredo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Czeplak trying to control the position from guard on top but Negredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czeplak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Negredo is proving hard to escape from.
Negredo pulls Czeplak in close to his closed guard and prevents Czeplak from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Negredo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Negredo has a closed guard, preventing Czeplak from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Krzysztof Czeplak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Negredo.
Czeplak fails with an attempt to clinch.

Negredo gets caught napping as Czeplak dives in and scores a takedown. Negredo manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Negredo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Negredo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Czeplak is one step ahead there.

Negredo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negredo keeping moving, preventing Czeplak from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Negredo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Negredo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Czeplak gets caught napping as Negredo dives in and scores a takedown. Czeplak manages to retain guard.
Negredo stays in close to Czeplak's body and controls the position.
Czeplak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Negredo throws a big right hand that misses.
Negredo 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Felix Negredo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Negredo moves into the clinch.
Negredo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Negredo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Czeplak's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Czeplak wants the takedown. Negredo is fighting it off but Czeplak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Negredo's guard against the cage.
Czeplak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Negredo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Czeplak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Negredo keeping moving, preventing Czeplak from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Negredo is looking for a triangle but Czeplak pushes his legs off easily.
Negredo keeping moving, preventing Czeplak from controlling successfully.
Negredo has control of Czeplak's left arm, preventing Czeplak from doing any damage.
Czeplak wants to control from the top but Negredo keeps moving.
Czeplak throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Krzysztof Czeplak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Czeplak throws a right hand that Negredo ducks under and follows up with a left that Negredo also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak misses with a two punch combination.

Negredo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Czeplak on his heels. He'll look to pass Czeplak's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Negredo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Czeplak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Negredo!
Negredo is working to get back to half guard.
Czeplak looking to control but Negredo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negredo tries to hold on but Czeplak postures up.
Czeplak is looking to stand but Czeplak has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Negredo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krzysztof Czeplak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Czeplak misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negredo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Negredo wants to control but Czeplak is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felix Negredo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Negredo doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Negredo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Negredo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Negredo!
The defeated Krzysztof Czeplak had this to say: 'I would do everything to fight better in the future. '.

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65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by GOLDBERG. Bill Goldberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Royce White's chin.

Goldberg
vs
White

193 cm
38
265 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

204 cm
27
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce White!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldberg!
White prevents Goldberg from getting the reversal.
White looking to control but Goldberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White punching from mount but Goldberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
White wants to control the pace but Goldberg is squirming around nicely.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goldberg wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White controlling from the full mount.
White tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controlling from mount.
Goldberg can't escape the position.
Goldberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
White takes Goldberg's back.
Goldberg staying busy and making it hard for White to control.
Goldberg looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Goldberg is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is keeping busy.
Goldberg trying to control the action but White just sinks the hooks in.
White struggling to land strikes to the head as Goldberg covers up.
Goldberg is keeping busy.

White tightening his grip on Goldberg, looking for the choke.
White missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White looking for the choke from the back.

White looking for the choke but no joy.
Goldberg controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
White keeps control of the position as Goldberg tries to break free.
White tries to keep control of the position but Goldberg is staying busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

White working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goldberg is doing well to defend. White seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goldberg is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce White!

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33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti's entrance music is Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon. A fine choice. Dredd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Am The Law!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cobretti
vs
Dredd

199 cm
38
215 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

188 cm
24
214 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marion Cobretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobretti shoots for a double leg takedown but Dredd sprawls well. He's pushed Cobretti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobretti.
Dredd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobretti will feel that in the morning.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
Cobretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Cobretti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Cobretti.
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!
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
A head kick misses from Dredd.
Cobretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobretti is breathing heavily.
Dredd connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd's coach down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dredd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd connects with a body shot that sends Cobretti's belly button to the back.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Cobretti's leg. Cobretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd thumps Cobretti with a low kick.
Dredd with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dredd connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobretti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd sizes up Cobretti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd works Cobretti's body with a nice hook.
Cobretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dredd lands a slapping body shot.
Cobretti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dredd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dredd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobretti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dredd circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cobretti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dredd follows Cobretti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Dredd!
An out of breath Jackson Dredd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes into the arena with Black Eyed Bruiser blaring out of the sound system. Vegh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park- The catalyst. Thomas Hearns has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hearns
vs
Vegh

204 cm
30
275 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

190 cm
32
239 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Vegh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns tries to clinch but Vegh is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hearns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearns scores with a hook.
Hearns works the jab nicely.
Hearns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hearns wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Hearns misses.
Hearns connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegh keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegh misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hearns - that will leave a mark!

Vegh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegh lands in his opponent's guard.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but Vegh is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh won't allow Hearns to sweep him here.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Vegh isn't so interested in that idea.
Vegh postures up in Hearns's guard and throws a big left but Hearns blocks it.
Vegh throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hearns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegh.
Vegh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Vegh isn't so interested in that idea.
Hearns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegh throws an elbow that misses. Hearns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegh's guard. Nice move by Hearns!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegh wants to stand up but Hearns is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns trying to control but Vegh is working from the bottom.
Hearns wanted to stand there but Vegh had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vegh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hearns wants to stand but Vegh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hearns is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at C Bukowskis fighting that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Hearns just wasn't active enough.
Vegh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hearns lands with a kick to the temple. Vegh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearns wants to clinch up but Vegh keeps it at a distance.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearns tried to score with a low kick but Vegh checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hearns.
Thomas Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegh swings for the body but Hearns moves out of range.
Vegh tries to bum rush Hearns with a series of wild strikes but Hearns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Vegh does no damage.
Vegh shoots in looking for a takedown but Hearns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vegh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Vegh back into the cage.
Vegh can't get the takedown.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Vegh.
Hearns lands an elbow inside.
Hearns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Arnold Vegh has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hearns.
Hearns scores with a knee to the head.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hearns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vegh looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hearns connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Vegh goes down! Hearns jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Hearns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Hearns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vegh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vegh shrugs it off.
Vegh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vegh is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearns has a good base and remains in mount.
Hearns looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh wants to control but Hearns is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
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.

Hearns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Vegh
and Hearns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegh throws a series of punches but Hearns avoids them all with ease.
Vegh throws a series of punches but Hearns avoids them all with ease.
Hearns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hearns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hearns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Hearns digs a good hook to Vegh's body.
Hearns tries to clinch but Vegh moves out of range.
Hearns is looking to clinch.
Hearns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegh stalks Hearns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearns's face. Hearns staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegh misses with a body shot.
Arnold Vegh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hearns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegh.
Vegh thows a body shot but no joy.
Arnold Vegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hearns clinches with his opponent.
Vegh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vegh is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hearns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hearns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hearns lands a nice elbow.

Hearns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vegh uses from the top position.
Vegh stops Hearns from standing up.
Hearns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearns working a defensive guard here.
Hearns has momentary wrist control but Vegh slips an elbow through the middle.
Hearns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing.
Vegh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but Vegh is having none of it.
Arnold Vegh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Vegh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but Vegh is having none of it.
Vegh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegh landing with the ground and pound.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Vegh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vegh chips away with some ground and pound.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns controls Vegh momentarily but Vegh frees himself.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Vegh preventing the sweep.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegh throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hearns has Vegh pulled in close to control his posture.
Vegh throws a strike but Hearns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vegh is trying to control the position but Hearns postures up.
Vegh wants to control the position but Hearns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vegh is looking to improve his position.
Hearns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearns wants to pass to mount but Vegh is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Hearns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearns circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearns just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns tries to bum rush Vegh with a series of wild strikes but Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearns misses with a low kick as Vegh jumps back.
Vegh dives in and grabs Hearns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hearns pushes down on Vegh's head and hops out.
Hearns throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Vegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearns.
Vegh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hearns swivels and escapes.
Hearns misses with a head kick.

Hearns clinches up with Vegh and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Vegh takes an elbow to the temple.
Hearns landing knees to the head.
Hearns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vegh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hearns.
Hearns lands an elbow inside.
Hearns connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hearns.
Hearns lands an elbow that stopped Vegh in his tracks for a moment.
Hearns lands a good knee to the midsection. Vegh won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vegh's face.
Hearns lands a nice elbow.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearns.

Hearns darts in and clinches Vegh up against the cage.
Vegh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hearns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegh's defenses.

Hearns manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Hearns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vegh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hearns's head.
Vegh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearns wants to stand but Vegh is controlling the position.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh is fighting to break Hearns's control of his arms but Hearns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hearns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh throws an elbow that misses. Hearns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegh's guard. Nice move by Hearns!
Vegh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vegh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vegh has a closed guard, preventing Hearns from standing up.
Vegh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hearns.
Vegh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hearns as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Vegh.
A shot to the liver by Hearns. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hearns throws out a loose jab but Vegh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearns manages to avoid it.
Hearns misses with a two punch combination.
Hearns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegh moves away.
Hearns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegh can do to turn this around?
Hearns throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Vegh lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearns misses with a body shot.
Vegh slips under a jab.
Thomas Hearns is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegh feints a jab promting Hearns to slip. Vegh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hearns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hearns feints and then cracks Vegh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegh down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hearns misses with the combination.
Hearns misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Vegh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hearns is trying to stand up here but Vegh is controlling him well.
Vegh lands strikes from half guard.
Vegh slips a nice elbow through Hearns's hands, connecting with Hearns's forehead.
Hearns pushes Vegh off looking to stand but Vegh dives back in and keeps control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vegh working Hearns over with strikes.
Vegh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hearns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vegh trying to control from half guard but Hearns is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns is looking to improve his position.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vegh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vegh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vegh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh trying to control from half guard but Hearns is working away.
Vegh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vegh thows a huge punch but Hearns dodges it nicely.
Vegh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vegh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vegh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vegh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearns is looking to escape.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hearns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegh.
Hearns looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns wants to control but Vegh is keeping busy.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegh thows a huge punch but Hearns dodges it nicely.

Vegh is working for a kimura but Hearns is defending it quite comfortably.
Vegh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vegh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearns defending well though.
Vegh wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns taking some punishment here, with Vegh in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vegh lands a nice short elbow.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vegh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vegh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hearns trying to control here.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vegh throws a strike but Hearns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hearns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vegh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vegh takes an elbow to the temple.
Hearns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Vegh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vegh misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hearns.
Vegh moves away from the strike by Hearns.
Hearns misses with a low kick as Vegh jumps back.
Vegh dives in for a single leg takedown but Hearns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Vegh 's eye.
Hearns stalling against the cage.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Vegh 's eye.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hearns lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hearns landing knees to the head.
Hearns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Vegh is rocked!
Vegh with a poor takedown
and Hearns counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Hearns thanked Cripplers Corner for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Arnold Vegh spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, that's my belt!'.