Ascension Amsterdam 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Bell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Stewart 's chin.

Bell
vs
Stewart

171 cm
26
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robinson Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stewart checks a leg kick.
Martin Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stewart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Bell gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Stewart won't allow Bell to sweep him here.

Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.

Bell is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Bell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stewart has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bell gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but instead Bell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart is not content to let Bell control the position.

Stewart is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell passes to full mount!
Bell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stewart 's face.

Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Bell looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stewart looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stewart is controlling an arm, preventing Bell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stewart 's coach down at LOD Gym Now with StandUP was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stewart 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart .
Robinson Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Stewart .
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Bell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell misses with a hook
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Stewart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stewart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

Bell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!

Bell pulls guard.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bell is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to control.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart won't allow Bell to sweep him here.

Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinson Bell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stewart throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Bell prevents Stewart from breaking the clinch.

Bell wants the takedown. Stewart is fighting it off but Bell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stewart 's guard against the cage.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart , not yet.
We've been hearing that Bell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart 's guard.
Bell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is not content to let Bell control the position.

Bell seems to be looking for submissions.

Bell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bell wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
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!
Bell trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is really struggling to control Stewart but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robinson Bell.
Stewart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Stewart feints a jab promting Bell to slip. Stewart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bell is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Bell circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Stewart .
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters with a solid body kick.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Bell misses with a body shot
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Bell throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinson Bell!
Robinson Bell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Gubarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gubarev comes to the cage accompanied by Mutant Ninja. 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.

Gubarev
vs
Ji

170 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasily Gubarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gubarev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ji gets tackled into the cage by Gubarev. Gubarev maintains the clinch.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji wants to get back to striking at distance but Gubarev won't allow it.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gubarev lands a nice knee to the body.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Ji blocks it.
Gubarev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ji looking to slow down the pace here.
Ji tries to work over Gubarev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Gubarev has him pressed against the cage.
Ji working aggressively here.
Gubarev blocking some punches.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gubarev lands a good knee to the midsection. Ji won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Gubarev lands a nice knee to the body.
Ji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ji has had enough of the clinch but Gubarev keeps him there for the moment.

Ji breaks the clinch.
Gubarev wants to clinch up but Ji keeps it at a distance.
Gubarev darts in trying to clinch
letting Ji counter with a right hand.
Gubarev moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Ji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gubarev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gubarev closes the distance but Ji moves to the side

and Ji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gubarev backwards.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji avoids the damage to the body.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ji wants to get back to striking at distance but Gubarev won't allow it.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ji.
Ji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ji breaks from the clinch.
Ji moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Vasily Gubarev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji avoids the head kick by Gubarev.
No joy there for Ji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
Gubarev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji's sensitive parts.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.
Ji misses with a straight right.
Gubarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Ji is having none of it.
Gubarev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Ji misses its intended target.
Ji misses with a wild body shot.
Ji swings for the body but Gubarev moves out of range.
Gubarev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji.
Gubarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gubarev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gubarev closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji lands a shoulder strike.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gubarev.
Ji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ji can't break the clinch.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji avoids the damage to the body.
Ji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Gubarev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Ji throws a head punch that misses.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ji.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ji blocks it with crossed arms.
Ji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji is trying to push Gubarev away but Gubarev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji tries to break the clinch but Gubarev is controlling the position.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ji blocks it with crossed arms.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ji tries to break free but Gubarev pushes him back against the cage.
Ji pushes Gubarev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ji lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ji tries to break free but Gubarev pushes him back against the cage.
Ji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Gubarev backwards.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gubarev throws a knee to the head but misses.

Ji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gubarev.
Gubarev avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Gubarev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Gubarev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gubarev tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Gubarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gubarev slips a jab from Ji.
Gubarev tries to clinch there but Ji circles away.
Vasily Gubarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji looks to land a combination but Gubarev avoids it well.
Ji scores with a hook to the body. Gubarev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gubarev avoids the body shot from Ji.
Gubarev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gubarev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gubarev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gubarev at a distance.
Ji keeps the fight on the outside.
Gubarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gubarev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gubarev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gubarev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji avoids it.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Ji blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji looking to stall.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.

Ji manages to break the clinch.
Ji digs a good body shot into Gubarev's ribs.
Gubarev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ji just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gubarev.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.
Ji looks to score with a jab to the body but Gubarev is just out of range.
Ji throws a shot from downtown. Gubarev moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Ji coming out on top.
Zhen Ji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gubarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ji misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gubarev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ji.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji circles away.
Ji misses with a double jab.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji looks to land a combination but Gubarev avoids it well.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Ji moves out of range.
Gubarev tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Gubarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji circles away.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gubarev circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gubarev closes the distance and clinches.
Ji tries to break the clinch but Gubarev is controlling the position.
Ji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ji working hard to break the clinch.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji avoids the damage to the body.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ji is looking to control Gubarev's arms but Gubarev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ji has his back to the cage.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ji is defending well for now.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Vasily Gubarev has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji working hard to break the clinch.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Ji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.

Ji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji misses with a body shot.
Ji clobbers Gubarev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gubarev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Ji pushes him off.
Gubarev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji.
Ji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gubarev.
Ji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gubarev.
Nice defenses there by Gubarev.
Ji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasily Gubarev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gubarev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gubarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji circles away.
Gubarev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ji is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ji lands with a straight right. Gubarev didn't see that one coming.
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Ji pushes him off.
Ji scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ji. Those never looked like landing.
Ji with a jab.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Ji pushes him off.
Ji swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.

Gubarev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhen Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasily Gubarev's cut.
That's time! Gubarev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gubarev is looking to clinch but Ji is avoiding it.
Ji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Ji is avoiding it.
Ji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gubarev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ji swinging wildly here.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gubarev manages to avoid it.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gubarev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gubarev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji.
Gubarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ji has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick from Gubarev lands but Ji takes it in his stride.

It looks like Zhen Ji has been cut.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Ji moves out of range.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gubarev fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji throws a body punch but Gubarev moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ji misses its intended target.
Gubarev lands a leg kick that knocks Ji off balance momentarily.
Ji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Gubarev.
Gubarev is looking to slow Ji down with leg kicks.

Gubarev moves into the clinch.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji wants to stall.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Ji blocks with his arms.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gubarev has him pressed against the cage.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ji tries to break free but Gubarev pushes him back against the cage.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Gubarev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Ji is trying to break free.
Ji avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Ji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji avoids the damage to the body.
Ji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gubarev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ji lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Gubarev is controlling him.
Gubarev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji misses with a series of wild punches.
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Ji is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev connects with a solid leg kick.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.
Gubarev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.

Ji tries to keep at a distance but Gubarev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji trying to stall but Gubarev improves his position.

Ji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.

Gubarev closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gubarev obliges.
Gubarev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev lands a good knee to the midsection. Ji won't want to take too many of those.
Gubarev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ji in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gubarev scores a nice knee to the body.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ji.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Ji is blocking nicely.
Gubarev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ji managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Ji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji avoids it.

Ji breaks from the clinch.
Gubarev wants to clinch up but Ji keeps it at a distance.
Gubarev connects with a leg kick. Ji looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ji tests Gubarev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gubarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gubarev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Gubarev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gubarev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Gubarev!
Vasily Gubarev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Garver
vs
Joikhaaja

180 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

173 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Garver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joikhaaja fails to land the takedown.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joikhaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garver.
Garver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joikhaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garver avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniel Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
A jab from Garver misses.
Garver lands a head kick. Joikhaaja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joikhaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja walks into a straight right hand from Garver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joikhaaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joikhaaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Joikhaaja is rocked!
Joikhaaja shoots for a takedown but Garver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Garver throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Joikhaaja is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Garver!
Daniel Garver thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Velasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Immigrant Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Velasco
vs
Lewis

180 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Velasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velasco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lewis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewis scores with a head kick. Velasco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velasco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasco.
Velasco checks a leg kick.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis 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.
Velasco avoids a kick to the body.
Velasco avoids the head kick by Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Velasco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis tries a low kick but Velasco avoids it.
Velasco tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Velasco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Velasco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velasco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.

Velasco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasco misses with an elbow over the top.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasco lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasco throws an elbow that misses.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Velasco.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasco taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Velasco for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Velasco.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johan Velasco.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewis as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Johan Velasco has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Velasco.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasco darts in trying to clinch
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis lands with an overhand left.
Lewis thows a body kick. Velasco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velasco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Velasco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Velasco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lewis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Velasco blocks a head kick by Lewis.

Lewis lands a big head kick that sends Velasco tumbling to the mat! Lewis takes a step backwards and waves Velasco back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Velasco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Velasco falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richie Lewis!
A less than humble Richie Lewis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Tarake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muana Shylo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Shylo
vs
Tarake

186 cm
29
182 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

174 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muana Shylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Tarake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tarake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shylo looking for submissions off his back.

Shylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shylo is trying to get back to full guard.
Shylo pushes Tarake off looking to stand but Tarake dives back in and keeps control.
Tarake trying to mount his opponent but Shylo defends it.
Shylo pushes Tarake off looking to stand but Tarake dives back in and keeps control.

Shylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarake pulls his head out easily.

Tarake is looking for a kimura here.

Shylo actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarake working the head and body with strikes.
Shylo wants to get back to full guard.
Shylo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shylo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shylo, not yet.
Tarake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tarake passes Shylo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarake trying to control the action but Shylo is working from the bottom.

Shylo actively working from the bottom here.

Shylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shylo wants to improve his position but Tarake is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarake lands with a punch from half guard.
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!

Tarake wants to work for an arm triangle but Shylo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shylo wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarake is looking to take a break and control but Shylo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Shylo looking for submissions off his back.

Shylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarake pulls his head out easily.
Shylo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Shylo has an active guard here but Tarake has managed to pass into half guard.

Shylo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tarake is tapping! Great win for Shylo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muana Shylo!
A victorious Muana Shylo 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (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!

Michaels
vs
Pettis

178 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
23
166 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Pettis needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Michaels just on the top of the head. Michaels drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Michaels - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Pettis !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Licks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (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.

Licks
vs
Martinez

165 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

178 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Licks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Licks moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Licks.
Licks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinez back to the cage. Licks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Licks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licks.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Licks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Licks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Licks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Licks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licks misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Licks.
Licks lands a body shot.

Licks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licks throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Licks, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Licks against the cage but Licks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Licks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licks misses with a hook.
Licks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Licks cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Licks looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Licks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Licks off balance momentarily.
Licks avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Licks throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Licks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licks throws out the jab.
Big Licks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Licks checks a leg kick.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Licks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licks misses with a takedown

and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Licks fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez postures up in Licks's guard and throws a big left but Licks blocks it.
Licks pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.

Licks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Licks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Licks is retaining full guard.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Licks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Licks has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Licks keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Licks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Licks throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Licks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Licks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Licks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Licks.
Licks throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Licks.
Licks moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Licks throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Licks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a leg kick which misses Licks's front leg but catches the back leg as Licks tries to avoid it.
Licks misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez slips a jab from Licks.
Licks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Licks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Licks throws a head kick that misses

and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Licks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez working Licks over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licks is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Licks avoid being mounted?

Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Licks defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Licks actively working from the bottom here.
Licks wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez looks to land a strike but Licks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Licks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Licks wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Licks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Licks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Licks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licks distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Licks won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Licks lands a couple of digs.
Licks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Licks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Licks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licks landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Martinez avoids the attempt from Licks to control.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Licks's face.
Licks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Licks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Licks is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Licks is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martinez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Martinez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Licks tries to hold on but Martinez postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and Licks is in trouble!
Martinez is landing with some decent strikes but Licks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Licks is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Martinez! That's really hurt Licks and he's turned his back - Martinez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Martinez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Martinez!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferreira
vs
Sedfenor

173 cm
22
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedfenor connects with a jab.
Ferreira throws a chopping leg kick but Sedfenor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sedfenor.
Sedfenor misses with a two punch combination.
Sedfenor throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sedfenor throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Sedfenor misses.
Sedfenor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jamille Sedfenor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedfenor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sedfenor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sedfenor is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sedfenor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferreira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira stops Sedfenor from standing up.
Ferreira advances to half guard.
Sedfenor wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
Ferreira thows a huge punch but Sedfenor dodges it nicely.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but Sedfenor defending well.
Sedfenor is trying to get back to full guard.
Sedfenor is trying to control but can't.
Ferreira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Sedfenor is working away.

Sedfenor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily.
Sedfenor is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Ferreira working the head and body with strikes.
Sedfenor won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.

Ferreira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira slips a nice elbow through Sedfenor's hands, connecting with Sedfenor's forehead.
Sedfenor pushes Ferreira off looking to stand but Ferreira dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sedfenor defending well though.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Sedfenor is having none of it.
Sedfenor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferreira scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sedfenor looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira stops Sedfenor from getting back to his feet.

Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferreira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor tries to get to full guard but Ferreira has control of the leg.

Ferreira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sedfenor falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown. Sedfenor fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Ferreira throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira trying to control but Sedfenor is working from the bottom.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Sedfenor is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira throwing strikes from guard but Sedfenor blocks nicely.
Ferreira throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferreira throws a right hand that Sedfenor ducks under and follows up with a left that Sedfenor also avoids with ease.
Sedfenor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferreira sprawls well. Ferreira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sedfenor gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Sedfenor.

Ferreira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sedfenor did well to prevent Ferreira getting side control.
Sedfenor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Sedfenor defends the submission attempt.
Ferreira is thwarting Sedfenor's attempts to control the position.
Ferreira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sedfenor pushes Ferreira off looking to stand but Ferreira dives back in and keeps control.
Ferreira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santiago Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sedfenor!
Ferreira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sedfenor is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ferreira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sedfenor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sedfenor!
Ferreira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferreira throwing shots but Sedfenor is blocking nicely.
Sedfenor is trying to stand.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ferreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira with shots to the head and body - Sedfenor looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira with shots to the head and body - Sedfenor looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira landing strikes from the mount and Sedfenor is in trouble!
Sedfenor can't escape the position.

Ferreira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sedfenor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sedfenor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferreira landing strikes from the mount.
Ferreira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sedfenor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferreira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira raining down shots from the mount!
Sedfenor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Ferreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sedfenor is aware though and is defending well.

Ferreira looking for a guillotine here but Sedfenor defends easily.

Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sedfenor defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Sedfenor from controlling successfully.

Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sedfenor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sedfenor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sedfenor wants to get up but he can't break Ferreira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Ferreira dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sedfenor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sedfenor thows a body shot but no joy.
Santiago Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sedfenor.
Sedfenor throws a solid leg kick but Ferreira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sedfenor.

Ferreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Sedfenor looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira lands strikes from half guard.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Sedfenor is defending well.

Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Sedfenor is defending well.
Sedfenor wants to get back to his feet.
Sedfenor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira lands a nice short elbow.
Ferreira passes to full mount!
Ferreira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ferreira lands a couple of good shots and Sedfenor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sedfenor tries to roll but Ferreira sticks to his back.
Ferreira lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sedfenor is trying to break free.
Ferreira 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 Sedfenor!

Ferreira is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Sedfenor with him. Sedfenor is trying to defend but Ferreira has an arm under the chin now! Sedfenor grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Ferreira!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Ferreira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.