WarZone 156 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwarzenegger has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Frank Bruno looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bruno
vs
Schwarzenegger

191 cm
22
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruno slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Schwarzenegger.
Nice uppercut there from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger misses with an uppercut.
Schwarzenegger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bruno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger connects with a looping right hand.
Schwarzenegger is looking to slow Bruno down with leg kicks.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Bruno shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzenegger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruno circles away quickly and effectively.
Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzenegger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bruno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzenegger's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

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 Nilton Fantoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cearul Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fantoni
vs
Chulainn

191 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

HERITAGE Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nilton Fantoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cearul Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Cearul Chulainn has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantoni, which made it look bad.
Nilton Fantoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Fantoni there.
Fantoni 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.

Chulainn clinches up against the cage.
Fantoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantoni prevents a takedown attempt there.

Chulainn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantoni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Fantoni dodges it nicely.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantoni wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Fantoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantoni pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantoni defending well though.
Chulainn prevents Fantoni from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantoni tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantoni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilton Fantoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cearul Chulainn.
Fantoni cracks Chulainn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantoni.

Chulainn clinches.
Fantoni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chulainn prevents Fantoni from breaking the clinch.
Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fantoni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Chulainn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantoni is not content to let Chulainn control the position.
Fantoni is trying to stand up here but Chulainn is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Fantoni dodges it nicely.
Fantoni is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantoni wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fantoni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantoni defending well though.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Fantoni dodges it nicely.
Fantoni tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Fantoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Chulainn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fantoni's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Fantoni wants to stand up but Chulainn is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fantoni pushes Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.

Chulainn clinches up with Fantoni and pushes him back against the cage.
Chulainn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chulainn tries to score a body lock takedown but Fantoni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Fantoni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantoni is trying to break free.
Chulainn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fantoni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantoni is trying to break the clinch but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage.
Fantoni is trying to break free.
Fantoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.

Chulainn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fantoni wants to get back to his feet.
Fantoni is not content to let Chulainn control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
Fantoni pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantoni is trying to stand back up but Chulainn is controlling him
Still in half guard, Chulainn seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chulainn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chulainn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chulainn stops Fantoni from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Fantoni's hands, connecting with Fantoni's forehead.
Fantoni is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fantoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fantoni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chulainn shoots in for a double leg but Fantoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantoni stuffs the takedown attempt from Chulainn. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.

Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantoni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantoni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantoni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fantoni managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chulainn.
Fantoni is trying to buck Chulainn off.
Fantoni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantoni wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantoni is not content to let Chulainn control the position.
Chulainn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fantoni some visible discomfort.
Chulainn landing a few strikes.
Chulainn throws a strike aimed at the side of Fantoni's head but Fantoni avoids it well.
Chulainn prevents Fantoni from escaping the position.
Fantoni is looking to get back to his feet here but Chulainn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fantoni's back.
Fantoni trying to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in full control for now.
Chulainn lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fantoni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantoni is trying to get back to his feet but Chulainn has full control of the position and if anything, Fantoni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chulainn scores with strikes from the back.
Chulainn lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fantoni is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chulainn misses with punches from the back.
Chulainn loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fantoni hold on?
Fantoni is trying to get back to his feet but Chulainn has full control of the position and if anything, Fantoni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fantoni covering up well under a series of strikes from Chulainn.
Cearul Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Will Chulainn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chulainn is punishing Fantoni with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fantoni trying to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in full control for now.
Chulainn landing with strikes.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantoni is trying to get back to his feet but Chulainn has full control of the position and if anything, Fantoni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chulainn punishes Fantoni with strikes from the back mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with punches from the back.
Fantoni wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fantoni hold on?!
Fantoni is trying to stand back up.
Chulainn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fantoni!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearul Chulainn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cearul Chulainn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chulainn shoots in but Fantoni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantoni scores with a hook to the body. Chulainn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Chulainn with that takedown attempt.
Chulainn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantoni lands a jab to the nose.
Fantoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantoni scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantoni digs a good body shot into Chulainn's ribs.
Fantoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Chulainn's head.
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fantoni tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fantoni to the ground. Fantoni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nilton Fantoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cearul Chulainn.
Fantoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chulainn.
Fantoni looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Fantoni.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Fantoni.
Chulainn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fantoni defends well and Chulainn ends up having to push Fantoni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantoni is trying to break free.
Chulainn prevents Fantoni from breaking the clinch.

Fantoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but Fantoni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chulainn moves forwards but Fantoni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantoni as he jumps to the side.
Chulainn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantoni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nilton Fantoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cearul Chulainn 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.
Fantoni stuffs the takedown attempt from Chulainn. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantoni throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
No luck for Chulainn with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantoni closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That has opened up Cearul Chulainn's cut even more.
Fantoni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Chulainn is rocked!
Fantoni catches Chulainn with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Chulainn forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nilton Fantoni!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mansfield (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!

Ford
vs
Mansfield

185 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lands an overhand right.
Ford cracks Mansfield with a right hand to the side of the head.

Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Mansfield takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Ford stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mansfield can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford lands a left hand.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansfield is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Ford content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mansfield backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Ford.
Mansfield tries for a takedown but Ford circles away easily
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.

Mansfield is rocked!
Francis Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mansfield.
Ford pounces like a tiger and cracks Mansfield with a vicious hook! Mansfield is down but not out! Ford follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francis Ford!
A victorious Francis Ford 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
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kuula
vs
Rua

180 cm
28
204 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
225 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuula paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kuula instigates a clinch.
Kuula blocks a body shot from Rua.

Kuula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuula fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Kuula has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Kuula saw that one coming.
Rua moves to clinch but Kuula breaks away
and Kuula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rua throws a series of punches but Kuula avoids them all with ease.
Rua throws a right and a left that Kuula avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.

Kuula gets caught flat footed, as Rua shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuula is proving hard to escape from.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuula somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua avoids the body shot from Kuula.
Rua throws a body punch but Kuula moves out of range.
Kuula looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kuula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kuula pulls guard effortlessly.

Rua stands up and waves to Kuula to follow him.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuula is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kuula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rua rushes Kuula and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua working Kuula over with knees to the body.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuula's elbow.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuula misses with a body punch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuula avoids it.
Kuula avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Kuula tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuula.
Kuula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Kuula managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
Rua receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Kuula jumps guard but Rua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuula blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula prevents a body shot from Rua.
Kuula dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Kuula can't break the clinch.
Kuula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua missing with knees to the body.

Rua breaks from the clinch.

Kuula tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuula wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricio Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Kuula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuula's guard.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Kuula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuula is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.

Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.

Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuula wants to control but Rua postures up.

Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Kuula get back to his feet.

Rua has managed to clinch.
Kuula tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuula.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Kuula is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Kuula tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Kuula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rua as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua has Kuula pressed against the cage.
Kuula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuula dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Kuula blocks an elbow strike.
Kuula avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Kuula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuula as Rua tries to tie him up.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rua to keep the fight standing.
Kuula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua has Kuula pressed against the cage.
Kuula has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
Kuula blocks a body shot from Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuula misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Rua tries to clinch but Kuula moves away
enabling Kuula to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuula counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Kuula tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuula was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rua stands up from Kuula's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuula ducks under a wild hook from Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Kuula pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rua rushes Kuula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuula avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Rua.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua effectively controlling the action here.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuula is keeping busy.
Kuula fails to pull guard.
Rua wants to stall.
Rua keeps control of Kuula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Kuula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuula has a takedown stuffed.
Kuula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Ricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kuula. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuula or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.

Rua closes the distance and pushes Kuula back into the cage.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuula leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuula.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuula blocks an uppercut.
Rua trying to stall but Kuula improves his position.

Kuula pulls guard.

Rua stands up from Kuula's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.

Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Kuula wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuula is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Kuula blocks it.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuula is defending well for now.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Kuula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Kuula pushes him off.
Rua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuula momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Rua wants to clinch.
Sergei Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuula misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ricio Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricio Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricio Rua!

C
A

C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Charlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Alcatraz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Charlie
vs
Alcatraz

186 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
206 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Charlie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charlie throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Alcatraz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alcatraz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcatraz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alcatraz postures up in Charlie's guard and throws a big left but Charlie blocks it.
Alcatraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alcatraz looking to sit in guard and control but Charlie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Alcatraz working for a triangle but Charlie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charlie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcatraz is keeping the position for now.

Alcatraz working for a triangle but Charlie defends it easily.
Alcatraz working a defensive guard here.
Alcatraz working a defensive guard but Charlie passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charlie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Alcatraz controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Alcatraz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Charlie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz is being controlled here.
Alcatraz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charlie off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlie is trying to stand back up.

Alcatraz looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Charlie taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Alcatraz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Kliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ramallah - Kill a Celebrity . Frank Slayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kliko
vs
Slayer

189 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
224 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rico Kliko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slayer throws a head kick that Kliko semi-blocks.
Kliko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slayer to score with a decent uppercut.
Slayer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kliko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slayer throws a leg kick
and Kliko counters with a head kick. That will keep Slayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayer misses with a head kick.

Kliko has Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayer throws an elbow but it misses.
Kliko is pressed up against the cage. Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kliko down to the mat. Kliko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kliko avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Slayer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliko lands with a shot to the body.

Kliko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kliko trying to land knees to the body.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slayer avoids it.
Kliko looking to throw knees to the head but Slayer is blocking nicely.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slayer avoids it.
Kliko scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Frank Slayer has been cut.
Kliko tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayer avoids the damage to the body.
Kliko landing knees to the body.
Slayer looks winded!
Slayer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kliko lands a left hand.
Kliko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayers head.
Slayer goes for a takedown attempt but Kliko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Kliko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Kliko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayer moves away from the strike by Kliko.

Kliko forces Slayer back against the cage and clinches.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but Kliko blocks it.
Kliko lands a nice knee to the body.
Kliko blocking some punches.
Kliko connects with a knee to the head.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayer landing knees to the body.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kliko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slayer tries to land a knee to the head but Kliko blocks with his arms.
Kliko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slayer blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayer looking to throw knees to the head but Kliko is blocking nicely.
Kliko managing to block the knees to the body from Slayer.
Kliko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slayer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kliko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slayer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kliko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kliko scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Kliko.
Slayer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kliko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kliko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slayer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kliko lands a knee to the body.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but Slayer blocks it.
Slayer misses with a knee to the head.
Kliko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kliko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kliko tries a knee to the head but Slayer blocks it.
Kliko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slayer blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Kliko.
Slayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kliko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rico Kliko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Slayer.
Kliko scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kliko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slayer misses with a low kick.
Kliko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Slayer clinches up with Kliko and pushes him back against the cage.
Slayer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kliko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slayer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kliko misses with a knee strike.
Slayer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kliko blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kliko's elbow.
Slayer avoiding damage as Kliko throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Slayer.
Kliko trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Kliko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Slayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slayer throws a wild body kick that Kliko sees coming a mile off.
Kliko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Kliko blocks a head kick by Slayer.
Slayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kliko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kliko blocks a jab.

Kliko closes the distance and clinches.
Slayer misses with a punch to the body.
Kliko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slayer avoids it.
Slayer avoiding damage as Kliko throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer looking to throw knees to the head but Kliko is blocking nicely.
Kliko lands with a short shot to the head.
Rico Kliko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kliko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slayer is breathing heavily.
Kliko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slayer missing with knees to the body.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliko scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kliko - that landed with a thud.
Kliko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slayer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kliko crunches a lovely knee into Slayer's ribcage.
Kliko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slayer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kliko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kliko missing with knees to the body.
Slayer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slayer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kliko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kliko.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kliko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayer throws an elbow that misses.
Slayer tries a body shot but Kliko blocks it.
Kliko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kliko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kliko scores with a knee to the head.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kliko.
Kliko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kliko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kliko takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Rico Kliko has been cut.
Kliko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slayer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kliko.
Slayer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kliko is defending well for now.
Kliko lands with a left to the head.
Kliko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kliko avoids the damage to the body.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but Slayer blocks it.
Slayer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kliko's defenses.
Slayer gets through Kliko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slayer missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is working Kliko over against the cage.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the head but Slayer blocks with his arms.
Kliko missing with knees to the body.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayer lands a damaging elbow.
Slayer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but Kliko blocks it.
Slayer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kliko managing to block the knees to the body from Slayer.
Kliko crunches a lovely knee into Slayer's ribcage.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but Slayer blocks it.
Kliko misses with a punch to the body.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the head but Slayer blocks with his arms.
Slayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayer tries to land a knee to the head but Kliko blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kliko with a knee to the head.
Kliko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer blocks an uppercut.
Slayer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kliko.
Slayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kliko avoids the elbow strike from Slayer, against the cage.
Kliko working Slayer over with knees to the body.
Kliko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kliko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayer is defending well for now.
Slayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kliko.
Kliko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayer blocks a body shot from Kliko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kliko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slayer lands a good knee to the midsection. Kliko won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Kliko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Slayer misses with a head kick.
Slayer lands an overhand right.
Kliko lands a slapping body shot.
Slayer misses with a body kick.
Slayer misses the body punch
and Kliko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kliko lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily.
Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kliko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico Kliko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kliko moves out of range as Slayer throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer thows a leg kick but Kliko checks it
and Kliko counters with a left and a right that stings Slayer.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slayer tries to score with a low kick but Kliko moves his leg out of the way.

Slayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kliko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kliko avoids the damage to the body.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kliko.
Slayer can't find room to land a body shot as Kliko controls the action.
Kliko cracks Slayer with a nice body shot.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kliko misses with a knee strike.
Slayer lands an elbow that stopped Kliko in his tracks for a moment.
Kliko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kliko trying to land knees to the body.
Kliko blocks the elbow strike.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kliko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kliko dodges an elbow strike from Slayer.
Knees to the body from Kliko.
Slayer looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kliko.
Kliko misses with a knee strike.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kliko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kliko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kliko.
Kliko looking to throw knees to the head but Slayer is blocking nicely.
Slayer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kliko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayer trying to land knees to the body.
Kliko crunches a lovely knee into Slayer's ribcage.
Kliko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kliko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kliko managing to block the knees to the body from Slayer.
Kliko lands a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Frank Slayer's cut even more.
Kliko tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayer avoids the damage to the body.
Kliko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slayer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer avoiding damage as Kliko throws knees to the body.
Kliko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slayer.
Kliko lands with a short shot to the head.
Kliko working aggressively here.
Slayer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kliko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kliko missing with knees to the body.
Kliko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slayer avoiding damage as Kliko throws knees to the body.
Kliko with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Slayer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kliko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kliko is trying to stand back up.

Slayer looking to break Kliko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kliko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Slayer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frank Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kliko is trying to get back to his feet but Slayer has full control of the position and if anything, Kliko has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Slayer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Slayer looking for the choke but no joy.

Kliko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Kliko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kliko, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Kliko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johanson
vs
Brown

175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

187 cm
20
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Johanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johanson with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Johanson was not able to check.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johanson.
Brown catches Johanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johanson with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Johanson tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily

and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a shot to the body.

Brown drops Johanson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johanson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Johanson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Oh Johanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johanson has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Johanson is breathing heavily.
Johanson walks straight into a right hand from Brown - that's dropped him! Brown jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Johanson from any more punishment! Johanson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trey Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallava's entrance music is Nightcall. A fine choice. Gregory Scarpa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hallava
vs
Scarpa

190 cm
20
216 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

187 cm
22
174 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Scarpa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarpa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallava checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scarpa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hallava if he has to take too many more of those.
Hallava lands a jab to the head.
Hallava throws a push kick but Scarpa slaps the foot to one side.
Scarpa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Scarpa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallava moves out of range as Scarpa throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Scarpa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallava scores with the left hand. Scarpa knows he should have avoided that one.
Scarpa tries to clinch up but Hallava circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarpa throws a leg kick but Hallava checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa scores with a leg kick.
Scarpa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scarpa blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scarpa or perhaps it was just good defense by Hallava, which made it look bad.
Scarpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava misses with a straight left.
Scarpa throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallava takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallava blocks the body kick.
Hallava connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallava tries to bum rush Scarpa with a series of wild strikes but Scarpa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hallava needs to keep his hands up - Scarpa had a free shot at his head there.
Hallava lands with a kick to the temple. Scarpa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarpa lands with a right hand.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallava as he avoids it easily.
Hallava has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Julle Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
A swing and a miss from Hallava.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hallava gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarpa can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Scarpa misses with a punch to the body.
Scarpa has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarpa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hallava on the inside.
Scarpa blocking some punches.
Scarpa prevents a body shot from Hallava.
Scarpa lands an uppercut.
Scarpa dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Scarpa avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hallava.
Hallava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarpa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow.
Hallava blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarpa scores with a hook to the body.
Hallava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarpa avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Scarpa avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage.
Hallava working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarpa.
Hallava blocks a body shot from Scarpa.
Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarpa controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scarpa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Scarpa jumps guard.
Hallava connects with a couple of short punches.
Hallava postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Scarpa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hallava is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scarpa.
Scarpa tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava lands an elbow.
Scarpa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hallava wants to control but Scarpa is keeping him busy.

Scarpa actively working from the bottom here.
Hallava throws a strike but Scarpa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Scarpa has his feet on Hallava's thighs here. He's pushed Hallava off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hallava screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Scarpa!
Gregory Scarpa 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
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Train. Lucas Lodano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Lodano

195 cm
23
285 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
272 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

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 New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Lodano!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Lodano counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lodano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lodano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lodano ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Lodano misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Lodano's knee but Lodano avoids it well.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Lodano checks it
and Lodano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Lodano.

It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Lodano shrugs it off though.
Lodano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodano misses with a looping left.
Lodano throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Lodano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lodano misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lodano really felt that one!
Lodano swings widly with a right hand
and Lodano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Lodano saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Lodano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Jackson has Lodano up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Lodano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lodano's face.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Lodano.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Lodano scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lodano throws a head punch that misses.
Lodano digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Lodano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Lodano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Lodano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Lodano lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Lodano tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Lodano back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lodano.
Lodano throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Lodano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lodano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodano lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to work over Lodano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lodano wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano lands with a light punch inside.
Lodano is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodano ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Lodano blocks a head kick by Jackson.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Lodano in a clinch.
Lodano managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Lodano blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Lodano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Lodano improves position.
Lodano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson wants to stall.
Lodano avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pookie Jackson'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.

A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lodano.
Lodano punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Lodano.
Lodano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Lodano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lodano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Lodano!
A victorious Lucas Lodano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Big Baby
vs
Coleman

195 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
260 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big Baby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Baby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big Baby throws a body kick that misses.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Big Baby.
Big Baby lands an overhand right.
Big Baby looks for the body kick but Coleman saw that one coming.
Big Baby throws a sloppy body shot
and Coleman counters with a low kick, right behind Big Baby 's knee.
Big Baby throws a body kick that misses.
Coleman connects with a body shot that sends Big Baby's belly button to the back.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Big Baby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Big Baby misses with a double jab.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Big Baby misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman connects with a crisp jab.
Big Baby takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Big Baby.
Big Baby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Baby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby misses with a combination
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Big Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Baby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a solid body kick.
Big Baby is breathing heavily.
Big Baby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman lands with a nice body punch.
Big Baby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman thumps Big Baby with a low kick.
Big Baby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coleman.
Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Big Baby off balance momentarily.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Baby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coleman.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Big Baby misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Donk. Coleman catches Big Baby right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Some wild striking there from Big Baby.
Big Baby's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman works Big Baby's body with a nice hook.
Big Baby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Nice uppercut there from Coleman.

It looks like John Big Baby has been cut.
Big Baby misses with a right hand

and Coleman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Big Baby! Coleman lets Big Baby back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Big Baby is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Big Baby takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Coleman cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roosevelt Coleman! Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Roosevelt Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.