WarZone 114 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Barnett
vs
Cervantes

183 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armando Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervantes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Jimmy Barnett has been cut.
Cervantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cervantes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnett's sensitive parts.
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!
Cervantes throws a body kick that misses.
Cervantes tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Cervantes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cervantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cervantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cervantes scores with a takedown into Barnett's guard.

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

Barnett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cervantes rolls with it to try and escape but Barnett cranks on the arm and Cervantes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Barnett!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Javans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Maximov
vs
Javans

182 cm
22
211 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Javans!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maximov tries to clinch but Javans is having none of it.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Javans throws a lazy right hand but Maximov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Javans clinches with his opponent.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Javans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Javans tries to throw a body punch but Maximov avoids it by throwing Javans back against the cage.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Javans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maximov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov darts in trying to clinch
and Javans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maximov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Javans closes the distance and clinches.
Maximov misses with the head strike.

Javans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Javans misses the shot to the body.

Javans clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Javans trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
Javans just leaning against Maximov, taking a breather.
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Javans.
Javans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximov up against the cage.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Javans controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximov.
Nice body punch from Maximov - that landed with a thud.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Javans wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximov won't allow it.
Javans is trying to force a seperation but Maximov has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Javans.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximov throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Javans blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Maximov.
Javans prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Javans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Javans can't break the clinch.
Javans tries to circle away but Maximov has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximov.
Javans has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Javans blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Maximov.
Javans looks winded!
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Javans.
Maximov blocks a body shot from Javans.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximov works on Javans's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov prevents Javans from breaking the clinch.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Javans blocks an uppercut.
Maximov lands a body punch.
Javans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike.
Javans misses with some punches.
A short left from Maximov.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Javans blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Bo Javans has been cut.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javans blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Javans.
Javans can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
Javans lands with a right to the head.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Javans controls his hands.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Javans controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Maximov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Javans controls the action.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Javans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Javans's elbow.
Maximov lands with a right to the head.

Javans is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov lands a big right hand that drops Javans! The killer instinct kicks in and Maximov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maximov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Maximov!
A victorious Drago Maximov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Humors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Humors's choice of entrance music: Hurt - Johnny Cash. On his way into the cage it seems that Nicolai Brasnof has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nicolai Brasnof seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brasnof
vs
Humors

180 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 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, Dark Humors!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasnof misses with a wild body shot.
Humors moves in looking to clinch but Brasnof pushes him off.
Brasnof cracks Humors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Dark Humors has been cut.
Brasnof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Humors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brasnof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brasnof stalks Humors and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Humors's face. Humors staggers backwards, shaken.
Brasnof lands a nice shot that snaps Humors's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humors tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasnof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Humors closes the distance and clinches.
Humors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brasnof tries to circle away but Humors has him pinned against the cage.
Brasnof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Humors.
Humors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brasnof backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Humors - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Brasnof avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
Humors tries a body shot but Brasnof blocks it.
Brasnof tries to circle away but Humors has him pinned against the cage.
Humors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humors digs a right hand underneath Brasnof's ribcage. Brasnof let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Humors misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Humors misses with a body punch.
Humors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brasnof blocking some punches.
Brasnof is looking to break free of the clinch but Humors has double underhooks.
A short right from Humors on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brasnof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Humors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brasnof prevents a body shot from Humors.
Brasnof blocks an uppercut.
Humors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brasnof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brasnof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Humors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brasnof wants to break free but Humors has control.
Brasnof takes a shot to the head.
Humors misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Humors.
Brasnof blocks an uppercut.
Humors lands a body punch.
Brasnof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Brasnof avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
Humors lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Humors.
Humors presses Brasnof against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humors misses with the head strike.

Brasnof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasnof throws a looping overhand right but Humors ducks down to avoid it.
Humors changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasnof tries to avoid it but Humors manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasnof to the ground. Brasnof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Humors moves into range and clinches up with Brasnof.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brasnof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Humors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Humors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brasnof blocking some punches.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Brasnof avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
Humors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Humors is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Humors throws a punch but it's blocked by Brasnof.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brasnof blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Humors.
Brasnof prevents a body shot from Humors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Humors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Humors'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.

Humors wants to clinch.
Dark Humors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Humors moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Humors misses with a punch on the inside.
Humors slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humors.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
Humors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Humors keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors tries to work over Brasnof's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brasnof tries to break free but Humors pushes him back against the cage.
Humors effectively controlling the action here.
Brasnof is looking to break free of the clinch but Humors has double underhooks.
Humors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Humors has a couple of punches blocked by Brasnof.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brasnof.
Humors throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Humors - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Humors tries a body shot but Brasnof blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof tries to circle away but Humors has him pinned against the cage.
Humors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Humors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors misses with a punch on the inside.
Humors throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brasnof.
Humors can't find room to land a body shot as Brasnof controls the action.
Brasnof blocks an uppercut.
Humors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brasnofs head.
Humors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brasnof is looking to break free of the clinch but Humors has double underhooks.
Humors is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
A short left from Humors.
Humors tries a body shot but Brasnof blocks it.
Humors is stalling here.
Humors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Brasnof avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
Humors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brasnof blocks a body shot from Humors.
Humors lands with a light punch inside.
Brasnof blocking some punches.
Dark Humors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Humors stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brasnof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brasnof avoids it really well and circles away.
Brasnof stuns Humors with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Humors tries to clinch but Brasnof is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Humors clinches.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Brasnof avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Humors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Humors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dark Humors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Humors throws a jab when Brasnof was well out of range.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasnof misses with a few strikes there.
Brasnof scores with a jab.
Humors tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasnof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Humors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humors is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Humors swinging wildly here.
Brasnof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brasnof misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Brasnof. No joy for Humors on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Humors moves into the clinch.
Humors misses with some punches.
Humors misses with the head strike.
A short left from Humors.
Brasnof blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humors misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Brasnof's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Humors is pushing Brasnof up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brasnof blocks an uppercut.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Humors keeps him there for the moment.
Humors can't find room to land a body shot as Brasnof controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humors stalling against the cage.
Humors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasnof blocking some punches.
Humors can't find room to land a body shot as Brasnof controls the action.
Humors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Humors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brasnof backwards.
Come on Humors - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Humors receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humors misses with a body punch.
Humors lands with a left to the head.
Brasnof blocks an uppercut.
Humors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Humors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Humors.
Humors dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Humors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brasnof's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humors lands a left hand.
Humors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
Humors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasnof blocks a body shot from Humors.
Brasnof blocks a body shot from Humors.
Humors stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brasnof blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Humors keeps control of Brasnof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nicolai Brasnof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humors misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Humors as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Humors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Humors 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Humors!
After winning the bout, Dark Humors thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Break Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-master of puppets. Walls has chosen Can´t hold us as his entrance music. Aj Benn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benn
vs
Walls

190 cm
28
216 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
198 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Break Walls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walls gets a clinch.
Walls pushes Benn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn wants a takedown.

Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Walls clinches up against the cage.
Walls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn backwards.

It looks like Aj Benn has been cut.
Walls is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benn takes a shot to the head.
Benn tries to break the clinch but Walls is controlling the position.
Benn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walls is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn tries to pull guard but Walls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walls is pressed up against the cage. Benn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walls down to the mat. Walls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Walls closes the distance and pushes Benn back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walls working hard to break the clinch.
Benn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Walls misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is trying to pull guard but Walls has him pressed against the cage.
Walls scores with a shoulder strike.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walls smiles and moves away.

Walls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benn, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walls has a couple of punches blocked by Benn.
Benn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Walls.
Walls lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
A body shot lands from Walls.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walls smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walls has Benn up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn wants a takedown.
Benn fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Walls.
Walls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Benn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walls misses with an uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Benn wants a takedown but no success here.
Walls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walls misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Walls working aggressively here.
Walls swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walls throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn.
Walls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Walls is pressed up against the cage. Benn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walls down to the mat. Walls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Walls pushes Benn up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn is working for takedown but Walls is calmly controlling the position for now.

Benn gets control of Walls's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walls trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.
Walls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walls is aware though and is defending well.
Walls tries to free his leg and advance position but Benn is retaining full guard.

Benn looking for a guillotine here but Walls defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walls trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Aj Benn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Walls has Benn up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walls scores with a shoulder strike.
Benn is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Walls on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Break Walls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aj Benn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walls misses with a punch on the inside.
Walls throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benn tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benn blocking some punches.
Walls stops a takedown attempt from Benn.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walls pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Walls closes the distance and pushes Benn back into the cage.
Walls throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn.
Walls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Break Walls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benn is trying to pull guard but Walls has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walls blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benn.
Benn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benn tries to pull guard but Walls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benn jumps guard but Walls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walls scores with a shoulder strike.
Walls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walls misses with a punch on the inside.
Benn blocks an uppercut.
Benn blocks an uppercut.
Benn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benn blocking some punches.
Walls lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walls is defending well.
Walls stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benn is working for takedown but Walls is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying to pull guard but Walls has him pressed against the cage.
Walls lands a left hand.
Walls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walls misses with a hook from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Walls. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Walls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walls to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Walls.
Walls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Walls lands a nice uppercut.
Walls lands a left hand.
Walls lands with a light punch inside.
Walls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walls misses with a punch on the inside.
Walls has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A shot in the inside from Walls.
Benn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walls after a bit of a struggle.
Walls manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Walls on the inside.
Benn blocks an uppercut.
Benn tries to pull guard but Walls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benn tries to pull guard but Walls holds him up against the cage and eventually Benn drops back down to his feet.
Benn jumps guard but Walls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Walls is pressed up against the cage. Benn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walls down to the mat. Walls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Walls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benn takes a shot to the head.
Walls lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Walls.
Benn is trying to pull guard but Walls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Benn is rocked!
Walls lands an uppercut.
Oh Benn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls lands a big right hand that drops Benn! The killer instinct kicks in and Walls finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Walls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Break Walls!
A relieved looking Break Walls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Gerltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lawrance Gerltz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gerltz
vs
Kuula

193 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

180 cm
26
204 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lawrance Gerltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerltz feints and then cracks Kuula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuula down.
The fighters circling - Gerltz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerltz tries to avoid it but Kuula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerltz to the ground. Gerltz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gerltz pushes Kuula up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerltz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gerltz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gerltz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gerltz manages to break the clinch.
Gerltz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuula backs up against the cage.
Gerltz tries to clinch there but Kuula circles away.
Gerltz misses with a straight right.
Gerltz thumps Kuula with a low kick.

Gerltz clinches with his opponent.
Kuula prevents a body shot from Gerltz.
Gerltz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerltz has Kuula pushed against the cage.
Kuula is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gerltz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuula blocks an uppercut.
Gerltz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gerltz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gerltz 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.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerltz as he avoids it easily.
Lawrance Gerltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kuula.
Gerltz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerltz.
Gerltz lands an overhand right.
Kuula wants to clinch.
Kuula looks for a takedown but Gerltz sprawls well.
Kuula slips a jab and a cross from Gerltz.
Gerltz misses with a body shot.
Kuula misses with a two punch combination.
Gerltz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuula if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Gerltz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuula.

Gerltz clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Gerltz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerltz scores with a shot to the side of Kuula's head.
Gerltz has a couple of punches blocked by Kuula.
Gerltz misses with some punches.

Gerltz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kuula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerltz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuula is in Gerltz's guard.

Gerltz is working an open guard so Kuula takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Gerltz circles away easily
and Gerltz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula looks winded!
Gerltz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuula's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerltz. Kuula does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerltz.

Gerltz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kuula sprawling to the canvas! Kuula rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gerltz finish him?!

Kuula is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerltz lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kuula crumples to the floor! Gerltz milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lawrance Gerltz!
Lawrance Gerltz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Palister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Palister has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Palister seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Palister
vs
Bratislov

178 cm
26
202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Palister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bratislov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palister counters with a left and a right that stings Bratislov.
Bratislov shoots and misses
enabling Palister to counter with a crisp jab.
Bratislov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palister counters with a straight right hand.
Jack Palister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Bratislov.
Bratislov fails with the takedown
and Palister counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratislov misses with a takedown attempt

and Palister counters with a head kick that drops Bratislov to the mat! Bratislov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bratislov fails with the takedown

and Palister counters with a crisp one two that drops Bratislov! Palister thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bratislov to his feet! Bratislov is in big trouble!

Bratislov is rocked!

Bratislov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bratislov throws a strike but Palister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bratislov keeping moving, preventing Palister from controlling successfully.

Bratislov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Palister frees his head nicely. Oh but Bratislov has switched to an armbar! Palister is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andre Bratislov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Yamoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karelin Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yamoth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman - Metallica. Karelin Roman 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!

Yamoth
vs
Roman

170 cm
21
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

190 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyril Yamoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karelin Roman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamoth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
Roman is still trying to improve position.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Yamoth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roman sneaks back into half guard.
Yamoth is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman working a defensive guard here.

Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamoth defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamoth is in close to Roman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamoth cracks Roman with a solid left hand.
Roman working a defensive guard here.

Yamoth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamoth has managed to get both his arms back between Roman's legs - danger averted.
Yamoth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamoth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamoth won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Yamoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
Roman wants to sweep here but Yamoth controlling him for the moment.
Yamoth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamoth connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamoth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yamoth scoring with some ground and pound.

Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Yamoth from controlling successfully.

Yamoth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamoth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamoth wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

Roman looking for a guillotine here but Yamoth defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Roman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yamoth is defending well. Roman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yamoth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Roman!
Karelin Roman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores's entrance music is The XX - Intro. A fine choice. Rafael Flores could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Weiner's chin.

Flores
vs
Weiner

195 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

195 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner takes one to the chin there.
Flores walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flores throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flores misses with an uppercut

and Weiner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weiner.
Weiner postures up in Flores's guard and throws a big left but Flores blocks it.
Flores definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weiner throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Flores looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flores is trying to control the position but Weiner postures up.
Weiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flores is adopting a defensive guard.
Weiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Flores wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Flores wants to clinch up but Weiner keeps it at a distance.
Weiner throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores lands a nice hook to Weiner's body. Weiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flores cracks Weiner with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Chris Weiner has been cut.
Weiner throws a shot from downtown. Flores moves away and avoids it.
Flores throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weiner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flores throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Weiner moves out of range easily.
Weiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flores lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Flores slams his shin into Weiner's torso.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores lands with a nice body kick.
Weiner looks winded!
Weiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Weiner does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flores drops Weiner with a beautiful combination! Weiner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Flores is looking for the KO!

Weiner is rocked!
Flores lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weiner will feel that in the morning.
Flores wants to slow Weiner down by chopping away at his legs.
Weiner scores with a nice head shot.
Weiner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores blocks a leg kick.
Flores swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weiner.

Flores lands a big uppercut and Weiner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Weiner looks OK. Flores waves Weiner back to his feet!
Weiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weiner.
Flores measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Weiner! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rafael Flores!
As Rafael Flores got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Its impossible for a Finnfighter to beat me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Molski
vs
Scarpa

185 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Scarpa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski catches Scarpa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molski misses with a hook. Scarpa ducked under it nicely.
Scarpa misses with a looping left.
Molski dips to his left and cracks Scarpa with an uppercut!
Scarpa throws a chopping leg kick but Molski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scarpa scores with a kick to the body.
Molski connects with a body shot that sends Scarpa's belly button to the back.
Molski slaps away a takedown attempt from Scarpa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Molski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scarpa defending well though.
Molski wants to control but Scarpa is keeping him busy.
Scarpa tries to roll over but Molski keeps him under control.

Scarpa actively working from the bottom here.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarpa keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski tries to pass to full mount but Scarpa defends it.
Molski controlling the action here.
Molski working the head and body with strikes.
Scarpa won't allow Molski to pass to mount.
Molski moves into full mount! Scarpa won't be happy about that!
Molski prevents Scarpa from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski looking to control but Scarpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Molski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scarpa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scarpa and Molski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Scarpa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Molski trying to control the position but Scarpa is working away.
Scarpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Molski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Molski cracks Scarpa with a big elbow.
Scarpa is not content to let Molski control the position.
Scarpa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molski wants to control but Scarpa is keeping him busy.
Scarpa defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scarpa, who protects the arm well.
Scarpa is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molski cracks Scarpa with a big elbow.
Scarpa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scarpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molski.

Scarpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Molski is looking for a kimura but Scarpa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Molski to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scarpa thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molski.
Molski throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.
Molski lands an overhand right.
Scarpa is looking to chop away at Molski's legs.

Molski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scarpa to the ground. Molski is now in Scarpa's guard.

Scarpa pushes a forearm under Molski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Molski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Scarpa!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Scarpa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Heineken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGordon
vs
Heineken

187 cm
21
206 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Heineken!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGordon lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Alexander Heineken has been cut.
Heineken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGordon.
McGordon fails with the takedown.
McGordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heineken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGordon misses with the combination.
A big right from McGordon misses.
McGordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Heineken scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGordon throws a leg kick but Heineken checks it.
Heineken throws a combination. McGordon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

McGordon is rocked!
Heineken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heineken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGordon connects with a body shot that sends Heineken's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh McGordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heineken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGordon.
McGordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGordon thumps Heineken with a low kick.
Heineken connects with a body shot that sends McGordon's belly button to the back.
McGordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Heineken connects with a body shot that sends McGordon's belly button to the back.
Heineken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander Heineken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGordon misses with a wild combination.
Heineken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGordon circles away quickly and effectively.
McGordon throws a quick inside leg kick.

Heineken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGordon, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heineken wants to get back to striking at distance but McGordon won't allow it.

McGordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heineken.
A jab from McGordon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heineken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGordon throws out the jab.
Heineken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heineken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGordon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heineken.
Heineken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGordon misses the target.
McGordon connects with a right hand. Heineken shakes it off.
Brian McGordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heineken scores with a jab to the body.
McGordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Heineken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heineken misses with a body punch.

McGordon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGordon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGordon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heineken has passed into side control.
McGordon is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heineken tries to stand but McGordon is controlling his head.
McGordon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heineken tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGordon.
My spies in LOD: Novae inform me that Heineken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Heineken postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McGordon to stand up.
Heineken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heineken scores with the left hand. McGordon knows he should have avoided that one.
Heineken misses with the combination.
McGordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGordon.
Heineken moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Heineken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Heineken's cut.
That's time! McGordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice inside leg kick there by McGordon. That's going to slow Heineken down.
Heineken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heineken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heineken stuns McGordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGordon throws a solid leg kick but Heineken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGordon.
McGordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heineken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGordon walks into a jab.
McGordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heineken doesn't manage to clinch there - McGordon circles away.
McGordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heineken scores with a nice head shot.
Heineken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGordon gets tackled into the cage by Heineken. Heineken maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heineken tries to circle away but McGordon has him pinned against the cage.
McGordon tries to pull guard but Heineken won't allow it.
McGordon works on Heineken's body with a couple of short punches.

Heineken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heineken lands a jab to the head.
Heineken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heineken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGordon misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heineken. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGordon misses with a body shot
and Heineken counters with a right hand to the body.
Heineken scores with a sloppy right hand. McGordon should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGordon. That's going to slow Heineken down.
McGordon misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heineken. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon wants to land a leg kick but Heineken is out of range.
A good leg kick by McGordon.
Heineken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heineken is out of range.
McGordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Heineken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGordon.
McGordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heineken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGordon.
A swing and a miss from McGordon.
McGordon tries a low kick but Heineken avoids it.
McGordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGordon ducks under a wild hook from Heineken.
Heineken scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heineken.
Heineken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGordon.
Heineken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGordon.
McGordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGordon shoots in for a takedown but Heineken shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heineken. McGordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGordon drops his hands momentarily and Heineken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heineken cracks McGordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGordon misses the target.
McGordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heineken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heineken misses with an uppercut. McGordon saw that one coming.
McGordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heineken takes one to the chin there.
Heineken tries to close the distance and clinch but McGordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heineken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGordon.
No joy there for Heineken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Heineken.
McGordon lands a head kick!
McGordon throws a jab when Heineken was well out of range.
Alexander Heineken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heineken missing with a left hand there. McGordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from McGordon misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGordon throws a hook but Heineken blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Heineken.
McGordon throws a quick inside leg kick.

Heineken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Brian McGordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Heineken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGordon misses with a body shot.
McGordon throws a lazy right hand but Heineken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGordon misses with a takedown attempt - Heineken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Heineken.
McGordon scores with a jab. Heineken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Heineken as McGordon shoots in.
Heineken defending well as McGordon loads up on a big left hand.
McGordon lands a slapping body shot.
Heineken throws a shot to the body.
Heineken throws a hook to the side of McGordon's head but McGordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heineken lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGordon is defended easily by Heineken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon scores with a hook to the body. Heineken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heineken looks to score with a jab to the body but McGordon is just out of range.
McGordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Heineken misses with a straight left.
McGordon looks for the body kick but Heineken saw that one coming.
Heineken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heineken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Heineken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McGordon does it's job there.

Heineken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heineken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGordon as Heineken tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon prevents a body shot from Heineken.
Heineken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!

McGordon breaks from the clinch.
Heineken throws a jab when McGordon was well out of range.
McGordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heineken swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGordon misses the target.
Brian McGordon is winning the standup battle so far.
McGordon misses with a body shot.
Heineken slips under a jab from McGordon.
Heineken avoids the body shot from McGordon.
Heineken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heineken throws a one two combo.
McGordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heineken tests McGordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heineken swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon thows a body shot but no joy.
Heineken lands a jab to McGordon's midsection.
McGordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGordon misses with a jab to the body
and Heineken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGordon thinking.
A cross from McGordon lands.
McGordon with a nice cross.
McGordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Heineken drives through and clinches with McGordon against the cage.
Heineken cracks McGordon with a nice body shot.
McGordon fails to pull guard.
McGordon's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Heineken scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon trying to stall but Heineken improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heineken stalling in the clinch but McGordon improves position.
A shot in the inside from Heineken.

McGordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heineken tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Heineken has McGordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGordon.
McGordon misses with a punch on the inside.

McGordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGordon throws a shot to the body.
Heineken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGordon cracks a nice hook into Heineken's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Heineken.
Well Heineken 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Heineken!
Our winner, Alexander Heineken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.