WarZone 90 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Webster
vs
Godine

182 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jebac Godine!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Godine drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Godine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Godine won't allow Webster to sweep him here.
Webster is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at WarZone Training Facility 2 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Webster has momentary wrist control but Godine slips an elbow through the middle.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Godine from controlling successfully.
Godine looking to sit in guard and control but Webster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jebac Godine!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Lucio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucio has chosen Nas ft Damian Marley - Strong will continue as his entrance music. Xavier Lucio struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alan
vs
Lucio

165 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

160 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Alan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Lucio!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan misses with a head kick.
Alan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alan stuffs the takedown.
Lucio stuffs the takedown.
Alan wants to clinch.
Alan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Alan misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lucio has eaten all the pies!
Lucio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucio is looking to clinch but Alan is avoiding it.

Lucio gets a clinch.
Lucio prevents Alan from breaking the clinch.
Lucio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alan just stands there and leans against the cage.
James Alan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Lucio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucio misses with some punches.
Lucio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Lucio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alan can't fight it off and eventually Lucio manages to take the fight to the floor. Alan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucio looks winded!
Lucio throws a big right hand that misses.
Alan keeping moving, preventing Lucio from controlling successfully.
Lucio postures up.
Alan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan wants to sweep here but Lucio controlling him for the moment.
Alan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because James Alan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lucio moves out of range of the body kick from Alan.
Lucio has a takedown stuffed.
Alan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alan wants to land a leg kick but Lucio is out of range.
Alan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lucio tries to sprawl but Alan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lucio told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Alan tries to pass to full mount but Lucio defends it.
Alan is taking a breather. Lucio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alan is keen to just control but Lucio is a slippery customer.
Alan is stalling here. Lucio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lucio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lucio working away.
Alan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lucio's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan missing with punches from the bottom.
Alan is staying active underneath Lucio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alan trying to hold on to Lucio's head to control him but Lucio postures up.
Alan is positioning himself well to prevent Lucio advancing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alan gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alan wants to get back to his feet but Lucio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alan pulls Lucio in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Alan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lucio tries to clinch but Alan moves out of range.
Lucio throws a sloppy head kick and Alan moves out of range easily.
Alan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucio pinned against the cage. Lucio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucio stuffs the takedown.
Alan tries for a takedown but Lucio circles away easily
and Lucio counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alan tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucio shoots in looking for a takedown but Alan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucio is breathing heavily.

Alan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucio, pushing him back against the cage.
Alan has Lucio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lucio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lucio has had enough of the clinch but Alan keeps him there for the moment.
Lucio jumps guard but Alan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Alan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alan moves in looking to clinch but Lucio pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucio.
Horrible takedown by Alan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucio which made him look bad.
Lucio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucio wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucio as he jumps to the side.
James Alan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alan tries to clinch up but Lucio circles away and keeps his distance.
Alan tries to clinch up.
Lucio shoots for a takedown but Alan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucio but Lucio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alan throws a hook to the side of Lucio's head but Lucio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alan is defended easily by Lucio.
Alan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alan is looking to clinch.
Lucio tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alan counters with a takedown into side control.
Alan trying to control the position but Lucio is working away.
Lucio tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Alan easily slips into full mount!
Alan trying to control but Lucio is having none of it.

Alan looking to secure an arm triangle but Lucio defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan controlling from the full mount.
Alan is looking to stand but Alan has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alan wants to control the pace but Lucio is squirming around nicely.
Lucio blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alan thowing shots but they're missing.
Alan throws some wild stikes that Lucio manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Alan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alan misses with a body kick.

Alan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lucio is trying to defend but Alan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lucio wants to get back to full guard.
Lucio is staying active underneath Alan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucio is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James Alan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucio is trying to stand up here but Alan is controlling him well.
Lucio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucio keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucio is looking for a sweep. Alan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan wants to control but Lucio is keeping him busy.
Alan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucio is looking to control Alan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucio avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Alan just wasn't active enough.
Alan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucio sprawls well. Lucio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lucio.
Alan fails with the takedown

and Lucio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan controlling Lucio's posture.

Alan working for a triangle but Lucio defends it easily.
Lucio won't allow Alan to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucio looking to sit in guard and control but Alan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alan scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan is pushing down on Lucio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucio is fighting to maintain full guard but Alan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alan trying to control from half guard but Lucio is working away.
Alan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucio is trying to stand back up but Alan is controlling him
Alan trying to control from half guard but Lucio is working away.
Alan wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alan is looking to advance position but Lucio won't allow it.
Alan sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Alan.
Alan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xavier Lucio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Alan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James Alan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alan drives through with a takedown into Lucio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Alan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Alan!
Xavier Lucio was interviewed post fight and said 'meh....'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cii Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoichi Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cii Chulainn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chulainn
vs
Sudo

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
27
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cii Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyoichi Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chulainn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sudo keeping full guard, as Chulainn tries to pass.
Chulainn prevents Sudo from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn cracks Sudo with a solid left hand.
Our spies down at at WarZone Training Facility 2 inform us that Sudo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sudo keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Sudo wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling the position.
Sudo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Sudo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard.
Sudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn wants to stand up but Sudo is controlling him.
Sudo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chulainn pulls Sudo in close to prevent any damage.
Chulainn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
Chulainn wants to get back to his feet but Sudo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sudo is working Chulainn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn is pulling down on Sudo's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo distracts Chulainn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chulainn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chulainn is adopting a defensive guard.
Sudo postures up in Chulainn's guard and throws a big left but Chulainn blocks it.
Chulainn wants to stand but Sudo is controlling the position.
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chulainn has wrist control.
Chulainn is looking to stand up but Sudo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sudo throwing strikes from guard but Chulainn blocks nicely.
Sudo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chulainn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Chulainn is trying to keep Sudo in close.
Sudo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chulainn 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.
Sudo won't allow Chulainn to get back to his feet.
Chulainn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sudo postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn wants to get back to full guard.
Chulainn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sudo.
Chulainn is controlling Sudo's posture.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
Chulainn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sudo scoring with some ground and pound.
Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoichi Sudo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chulainn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sudo but Sudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chulainn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cii Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.

Chulainn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chulainn manages to end up in side control.
Sudo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chulainn is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Chulainn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chulainn throws an elbow but Sudo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sudo regains half guard, as Chulainn was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn 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.
Sudo pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulainn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sudo wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Sudo's head.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sudo is trying to stand up here but Chulainn is controlling him well.
Chulainn trying to control from half guard but Sudo is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chulainn stops Sudo from getting back to his feet.

Sudo kicks off Chulainn and gets to his feet.

Sudo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chulainn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sudo throws an elbow but Chulainn slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Chulainn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chulainn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sudo stops Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn is holding on to half guard well.
Chulainn tries to kick Sudo off but Sudo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chulainn trying to hold on to Sudo's head to control him but Sudo postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sudo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chulainn's head.
Sudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chulainn's head.
Chulainn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sudo working over Chulainn with some ground and pound. Chulainn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sudo there.
Chulainn tries to get to full guard but Sudo has control of the leg.
Sudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sudo slips a nice elbow through Chulainn's hands, connecting with Chulainn's forehead.
Sudo looks to land a strike but Chulainn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sudo throws an elbow that misses. Chulainn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudo's guard. Nice move by Chulainn!
Chulainn cracks Sudo with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chulainn prevents Sudo from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Sudo keeps moving.
Sudo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sudo wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.

Sudo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chulainn tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sudo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chulainn tries to score a body lock takedown but Sudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoichi Sudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chulainn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sudo sprawls well initially but Chulainn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chulainn working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chulainn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chulainn stops Sudo from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sudo defending well though.
Sudo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Sudo wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sudo is trying to stand.
Sudo is not content to let Chulainn control the position.
Sudo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Sudo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulainn working Sudo over with strikes.
Sudo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sudo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chulainn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sudo tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sudo kicks Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Sudo leaves Chulainn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sudo is looking to clinch.
Kyoichi Sudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sudo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sudo showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn wants to control but Sudo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chulainn defending well though.

Chulainn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sudo tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sudo to the ground. Sudo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chulainn has been working on his balance at Allstars MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sudo.
Sudo closes the distance and clinches up with Chulainn, looking for a takedown. Sudo pushes Chulainn against the cage but Chulainn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sudo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chulainn is trying to defend but Sudo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kyoichi Sudo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chulainn is trying to stand.
Chulainn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sudo.
Sudo trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Sudo prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Sudo is in close to Chulainn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is trying to control the position but Sudo postures up.
Sudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn has momentary wrist control but Sudo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cii Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn is looking to stand up but Sudo isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sudo stands up over Chulainn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sudo won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoichi Sudo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Poirie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Poirie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Poirie
vs
Mansfield

191 cm
27
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sinister Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Poirie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poirie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poirie throwing strikes from guard but Mansfield blocks nicely.

Poirie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mansfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mansfield has escaped and now he's on top!
Mansfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansfield wants to pass the guard but Poirie is keeping the position.
Poirie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poirie looking for a guillotine here but Mansfield defends easily.
Mansfield looking to sit in guard and control but Poirie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mansfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poirie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poirie wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.
Mansfield is trying to hold Poirie in close to prevent damage but Poirie has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Poirie connects with a nice short shot to Mansfield's temple.
Mansfield has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Exiled. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Poirie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansfield's head.
Poirie scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poirie thows a huge punch but Mansfield dodges it nicely.
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!
Poirie controlling the action here.

Poirie is trying to work for a kimura but Mansfield is defending well.

Mansfield actively working from the bottom here.
Mansfield tries to get to full guard but Poirie has control of the leg.
Mansfield is looking to control Poirie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mansfield avoid being mounted?
Poirie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield wants to get back to full guard.

Poirie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mansfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poirie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poirie misses with a head shot. Mansfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Poirie connects with a couple of short punches.
Mansfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poirie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poirie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mansfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poirie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poirie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poirie working some strikes from top position.
Mansfield 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.
Poirie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poirie is in close to Mansfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poirie stopping the sweep attempt from Mansfield.
Poirie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poirie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mansfield's head.

Mansfield is rocked!
Poirie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Poirie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Poirie is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mansfield is in big trouble! Poirie is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mansfield. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Diego Poirie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Diego Poirie thanked Sinister Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (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!

Brasnof
vs
Chulainn

180 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn jabs Brasnof to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chulainn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chulainn lands with a good body shot.
Brasnof misses with a body shot.
Brasnof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chulainn.
Sloppy strikes from Chulainn. Those never looked like landing.
Brasnof takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chulainn, as that shot connected.
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Chulainn misses with a wild body shot.
Chulainn misses with a body kick.
Brasnof misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brasnof ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
Chulainn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulainn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chulainn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brasnof.
Brasnof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brasnof connects with a crisp jab.
Brasnof moves out of range of the body kick from Chulainn.
Chulainn throws a lazy right hand but Brasnof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulainn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chulainn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chulainn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chulainn misses with a wild body shot.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brasnof. Brasnof circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn throws a jab when Brasnof was well out of range.
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Brasnof misses with a double jab.
Brasnof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulainn.
Chulainn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chulainn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brasnof.
Chulainn misses the shot to the body.
Chulainn's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 1 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chulainn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brasnof takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chulainn misses with a straight left.
Brasnof misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Chulainn.
Brasnof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brasnof misses with a few strikes there.
Chulainn missing with a left hand there. Brasnof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Brasnof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chulainn throws a body punch but Brasnof moves out of range.
Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body.
Brasnof throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brasnof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chulainn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chulainn moves in looking to clinch but Brasnof pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn cracks Brasnof with an open hand slap.
Chulainn misses with a shot to the body
and Chulainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brasnof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Chulainn.
Brasnof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chulainn.
Brasnof walks into a stiff left hand from Chulainn.
Brasnof lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chulainn misses with a left hand
letting Brasnof counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn takes a swing at Brasnof's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasnof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brasnof moves out of range of the strikes.
Chulainn throws a combination that misses
and Brasnof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Chulainn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chulainn.
Chulainn swings for the body but Brasnof moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Chulainn.
Chulainn looks to land a right hand but Brasnof moved out of range.
Brasnof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chulainn. Brasnof does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulainn scores with a one two! Brasnof had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brasnof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasnof takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chulainn instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brasnof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chulainn throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulainn looks to land a left hand but Brasnof moved out of range nicely.
Chulainn throws a hook to the side of Brasnof's head but Brasnof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulainn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Brasnof drops Chulainn with a left right combo! Brasnof follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Brasnof stands up and beckons Chulainn to his feet.
Brasnof throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brasnof backs up against the cage.
Brasnof cracks Chulainn with a good jab.
Chulainn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chulainn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chulainn slips a jab and a cross from Brasnof.
Chulainn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brasnof.
Chulainn scores with a nice right hand.
Chulainn scores with a nice head shot.
Brasnof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chulainn finds it's way round the side to connect with Brasnof's head.
Chulainn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof lands a nice shot to the body.
Brasnof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chulainn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chulainn lands a jab to Brasnof's midsection.
Brasnof's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chulainn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brasnof scrambles back to his feet.
Brasnof takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Brasnof moves away from the strike by Chulainn.
Brasnof throws a series of strikes that have Chulainn backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brasnof tries to keep at a distance but Chulainn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chulainn can't find room to land a body shot as Brasnof controls the action.
Brasnof has Chulainn pressed against the cage, preventing Chulainn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brasnof is trying to force a seperation but Chulainn has the dominant position.

Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cu Chulainn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chulainn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brasnof connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulainn scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Brasnof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chulainn misses with a two punch combination.
Brasnof jabs at Chulainn's body.
Chulainn is breathing heavily.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chulainn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brasnof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Brasnof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cu Chulainn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brasnof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulainn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brasnof.

Brasnof steps into range and cracks Chulainn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Chulainn flops backwards and Brasnof dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brasnof stands and steps away. Chulainn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brasnof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brasnof keeps the fight on the outside.
Brasnof throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Chulainn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brasnof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chulainn swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with a nice right hand.
Chulainn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brasnof's hands.
Brasnof throws a lazy right hand but Chulainn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brasnof jabs Chulainn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chulainn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brasnof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chulainn rushes Brasnof and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brasnof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brasnof throws a right hand that Chulainn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chulainn also avoids with ease.
Brasnof takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn blocks a jab.
Chulainn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chulainn throws a body punch but Brasnof moves out of range.
Brasnof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Brasnof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brasnof.
Brasnof swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
Brasnof lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulainn off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chulainn throws a chopping leg kick but Brasnof manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chulainn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brasnof keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasnof moves out of range of the strikes.
Brasnof ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brasnof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Chulainn misses with a leg kick.
Brasnof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chulainn finds it's way round the side to connect with Brasnof's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brasnof.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chulainn throws a hook but Brasnof blocks it.
Jab from Brasnof.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brasnof moves away.
Brasnof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brasnof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn missing with a left hand there. Brasnof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brasnof moves forwards but Chulainn connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Brasnof showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brasnof has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolai Brasnof!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McSpeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chulainn
vs
McSpeed

172 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

The [A]lliance Clothing + Laundry
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Conviction
Meet the Future

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ian McSpeed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with McSpeed, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes McSpeed against the cage but McSpeed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSpeed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chulainn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chulainn enables McSpeed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chulainn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSpeed tries to stand but Chulainn is controlling from the bottom.
McSpeed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chulainn is trying to keep McSpeed in close.
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSpeed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McSpeed passes into half guard.
It looks like McSpeed is going to stand back up.
McSpeed trying to control the action but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Chulainn wants to get back to his feet.
McSpeed trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed stalling.

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

McSpeed shoots in and bounces Chulainn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSpeed wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
McSpeed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McSpeed tries to free his leg and advance position but Chulainn is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian McSpeed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSpeed tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chulainn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McSpeed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chulainn wants the takedown. McSpeed is fighting it off but Chulainn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McSpeed's guard against the cage.
We've been hearing good reports from Chulainn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McSpeed working a defensive guard here.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. McSpeed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by McSpeed!
McSpeed wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling his posture from full guard.
McSpeed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chulainn's guard.
Chulainn wants to stand but McSpeed is controlling the position.
McSpeed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSpeed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ian McSpeed wasn't active enough on the ground.
McSpeed tries for a takedown but Chulainn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chulainn shoots in for a double leg but McSpeed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Chulainn with a poor takedown
and McSpeed counters with a three punch combo that has Chulainn backing up. Chulainn nods at McSpeed to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McSpeed drives through with a takedown into Chulainn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McSpeed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now.
McSpeed sitting in guard here, content to control.
McSpeed pushing down on Chulainn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chulainn trying to hold on to McSpeed's head to control him but McSpeed postures up.
McSpeed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chulainn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSpeed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chulainn keeps working.
Chulainn wants to get back to his feet.
McSpeed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chulainn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chulainn tries to kick McSpeed off in order to stand up. McSpeed Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McSpeed is looking to take a break and control but Chulainn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ian McSpeed has got the better of the ground game so far.

McSpeed decides to stand back up. McSpeed steps back and let's Chulainn get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSpeed swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulainn.
McSpeed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chulainn has a takedown stuffed.
Chulainn doesn't manage to clinch there - McSpeed circles away.
Chulainn swats away the attempt to clinch by McSpeed.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. McSpeed tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSpeed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McSpeed counters with a takedown into side control.
McSpeed takes a little break here. Chulainn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McSpeed wants to control but Chulainn is keeping him busy.
McSpeed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chulainn pushes McSpeed away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McSpeed gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

McSpeed decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulainn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSpeed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McSpeed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSpeed wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McSpeed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McSpeed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McSpeed throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chulainn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSpeed. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but McSpeed circles away easily

and McSpeed counters with a shoot takedown. Chulainn fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McSpeed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chulainn is proving hard to escape from.
Chulainn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McSpeed wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSpeed passes into half guard.
Chulainn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chulainn manages to get to full guard.
McSpeed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking to control.
McSpeed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McSpeed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

McSpeed stands up from Chulainn's guard - McSpeed perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chulainn with a poor takedown

and McSpeed counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn pushes McSpeed away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McSpeed gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chulainn being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is not content to let McSpeed control the position.
McSpeed lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chulainn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McSpeed has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSpeed wants to control but Chulainn is keeping him busy.
Chulainn regains half guard there - taking advantage of McSpeed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Chulainn has one foot on McSpeed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Conan Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSpeed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
McSpeed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulainn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McSpeed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McSpeed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McSpeed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ian McSpeed thanked Meet the Future for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Sir told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Miller
vs
Sir

192 cm
26
264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Sir!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Sir should have avoided that one.
Sir fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sir closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Sir misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Sir with that takedown attempt.
Sir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Andre Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Sir.
Miller looks to land a combination but Sir avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sir dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sir won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Sir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like Andre Miller has been cut.
Sir wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Sir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sir looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sir is proving hard to escape from.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller is posturing up here but Sir has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Miller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Miller has to tap! Slick submission there by Sir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Sir!
During a confident post fight interview, Robin Sir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naapurin Tollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tollo
vs
Mood

192 cm
20
230 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

216 cm
20
278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naapurin Tollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood misses with a body kick.
Mood tries to clinch there but Tollo circles away.
A jab lands there for Mood.

Mood has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tollo's brow.
Mood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tollo blocks it with crossed arms.
Mood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tollo up against the cage.
Tollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Tollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mood.
Mood missing with knees to the body.
Mood stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood misses with a punch on the inside.
Tollo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mood.
Tollo prevents a body shot from Mood.
Mood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mood trying to stall but Tollo improves his position.
Mood lands a nice elbow.
Tollo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mood is defending well.
Mood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mood misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tollo moves away from the strike by Mood.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mood.
Mood misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mood. That's going to slow Tollo down.
That kick from Mood tenderised Tollo's leg. Tollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mood misses with a wild body shot.
Mood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tollo.
Tollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mood misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood throws a leg kick

and Tollo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mood.
Mood trying to keep a closed guard but Tollo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mood wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Naapurin Tollo.
A good leg kick by Mood.
Mood moves in looking to clinch but Tollo pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mood.
Tollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mood jabs Tollo right on the nose. Tollo blinks but takes it well.
Mellow Mood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mood misses with a low kick.
Mood lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mellow Mood dominated that round.
That's time! Tollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A low kick from Mood misses

and Tollo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tollo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mood.
Mood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mood tries to kick Tollo off but Tollo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tollo prevents Mood from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Naapurin Tollo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mood gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Tollo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mood!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tollo wants to stand but Mood is controlling his arm.
Mood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tollo working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mood is looking to regain half guard here but Tollo keeps moving and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mood finds it's way round the side to connect with Tollo's head.
Mood thows a leg kick but Tollo checks it

so Tollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tollo tries to stand but Mood is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood controls Tollo momentarily but Tollo frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Naapurin Tollo.
Mood cracks Tollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mood to score with a decent uppercut.
Mood takes a swing at Tollo's ribcage but misses.
Mood misses with a body shot.
Mood throws the kick towards the body but Tollo avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood is looking to slow Tollo down with leg kicks.
Mood tries to land a leg kick but Tollo saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Mood. Beautiful body shot.
Mood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tollo checks a leg kick.
Mood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mood throws a head kick that Tollo semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mood throws a sloppy head kick

and Tollo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mood's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tollo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mood's guard.
Mood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mellow Mood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mood misses with a right hand

and Tollo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mood's guard.
Mood is trying to keep Tollo in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mood wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Naapurin Tollo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mood.
Mood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mood is looking to chop away at Tollo's legs.
Mood motions for Tollo to come forward. Mood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mood throws a leg kick

and Tollo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mood!
Mood stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mood wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mood is doing well to control the position and prevent Tollo from advancing to side control.
Naapurin Tollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Naapurin Tollo.
Mood throws a sloppy head kick and Tollo moves out of range easily.
Mood throws a sloppy head kick and Tollo moves out of range easily.
Mood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tollo will feel that in the morning.
Mood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naapurin Tollo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mood misses with a low kick.
Mood throws an overhand right that lands on Tollo's shoulder, as Tollo tries to avoid the shot.
Tollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Mood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tollo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mood.
Mood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mood.
Mellow Mood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mood throws a leg kick

and Tollo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mood's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mood is trying to control the position but Tollo postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mood takes a swing at Tollo's ribcage but misses.
Mood throws a series of punches but Tollo avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naapurin Tollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mellow Mood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mellow Mood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Latendresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latendresse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Bissonnette - La machine à scorer. Berzins has chosen Takedown - Blue Stahli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oliver Latendresse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Berzins's chin.

Latendresse
vs
Berzins

185 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

167 cm
27
218 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Latendresse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latendresse shoots in but no luck this time.
Latendresse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berzins pinned against the cage. Berzins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Berzins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latendresse's guard.
Latendresse wants to sweep but no luck.
Latendresse being controlled here, momentarily.
Latendresse trying to control the position.

Berzins 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.
Latendresse keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
Latendresse is pulling down on Berzins's head. It's preventing any offense from Berzins, at least for the moment.
Latendresse wants to sweep here but Berzins controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Latendresse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzins defends well.
Latendresse wants to sweep here but Berzins controlling him for the moment.
Berzins tries to free his leg and advance position but Latendresse is retaining full guard.
Berzins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Latendresse's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Berzins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latendresse is just riding it out for now. Berzins eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Latendresse is having none of it.
Latendresse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WarZone Training Facility 2, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Latendresse regains full guard. Nicely done.

Berzins 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.
Berzins trying to control but Latendresse is working from the bottom.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins pushes down on Latendresse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berzins is taking a breather. Latendresse says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Latendresse is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berzins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latendresse is just riding it out for now. Berzins eventually gives up the hold.
Latendresse is in trouble now - Berzins has advanced to mount!
Latendresse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berzins looking to control but Latendresse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berzins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Berzins has hold of Latendresse's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Latendresse manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berzins tries to control but Latendresse wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Berzins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Latendresse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berzins defends well and Latendresse ends up having to push Berzins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berzins blocks a body shot from Latendresse.
Latendresse lands with a light punch inside.
Berzins is trying to pull guard but Latendresse has him pressed against the cage.

Berzins tightens his grip and picks Latendresse up, before dumping him to the ground. Latendresse manages to land in guard.
Latendresse pulls Berzins in close to prevent any damage.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Latendresse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latendresse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berzins!
Latendresse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Latendresse avoids the attempt from Berzins to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latendresse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Latendresse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berzins is desperately trying to improve his position but Latendresse has a good base and remains in mount.
Latendresse lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Michael Berzins has been cut.
The referee warns Berzins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That has opened up Michael Berzins's cut even more.
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!
Latendresse lands a heavy elbow.

The cut above Michael Berzins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berzins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliver Latendresse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzins tries to hold on but Latendresse pushes him away.
Latendresse landing strikes from the mount.

Berzins is rocked!

Michael Berzins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Berzins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Latendresse!
After winning the bout, Oliver Latendresse thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Berzins stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you fight to end a stoppage via cut then you're a D bag'.

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