Dsc2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Violence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Violence

187 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Violence!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Violence is just out of range.
Violence tries to clinch but Smith moves away

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Violence's brow.
Violence wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Violence is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence trying to control the position.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Violence wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Violence is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Violence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith cracks Violence with a solid left hand.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Violence.
Violence is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Violence swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arthur Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Violence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.

It looks like Arthur Smith has been cut.
Dark Violence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Violence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith .
Violence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Violence doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Violence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Violence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Violence tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Violence tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Violence shows good takedown defense.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Violence tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Violence doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Violence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Violence tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Violence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Violence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dark Violence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Violence tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Violence.
Violence tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith .
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 Arthur Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Violence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Violence.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Violence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Violence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Violence is looking to clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Violence tries to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dark Violence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Violence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Violence tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Violence tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violence is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Violence is keeping the position for now.
Violence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Violence is trying to keep Smith in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dark Violence has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Violence has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Violence misses with a punch on the inside.
Violence prevents a body shot from Smith .
A short uppercut from Violence.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Violence blocks a leg kick.
Violence thuds a left hand into Smith 's body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Violence as he jumps to the side.
Violence tries to clinch up.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Violence, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Violence against the cage but Violence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith cracks the inside of Violence's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Violence.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Violence is looking to clinch.
Violence tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Violence 's knee.
Dark Violence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Violence tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Violence scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Violence tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Violence throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Violence tries to clinch up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Violence.
Violence tries to clinch up.
Violence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Violence moves out of range easily.
Violence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Violence is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Violence wants to clinch

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Violence's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Violence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Violence moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Violence thinking.

Smith feints and as Violence raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Violence wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Violence is retaining full guard.
Arthur Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Violence working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Violence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Violence keeps working.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Violence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Violence can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Violence struggling a bit here.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Violence's head but Violence avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Violence is working from the bottom.
Violence wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Dark Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Violence taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith , 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 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Smith !
In his post fight interview, Arthur Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasha Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasha Swan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Repooc
vs
Swan

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cael Repooc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jasha Swan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, jab by Swan - just one landing.
Swan 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.
Swan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Swan both land. Nice combination.

Repooc is rocked!

It looks like Cael Repooc has been cut.
A jab lands there for Swan.
Oh Repooc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swan jabs at Repooc's body.
Repooc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Swan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Repooc doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swan cracks Repooc with a hook to the temple - Repooc is on wobbly legs here! Swan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Repooc falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Swan wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jasha Swan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riaq Rowanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Riaq Rowanda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rowanda
vs
Harris

170 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riaq Rowanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walt Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rowanda to the ground. Harris is now in Rowanda's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowanda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rowanda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rowanda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Rowanda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rowanda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Rowanda's brow.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris prevents Rowanda from getting back to his feet.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rowanda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Rowanda controlling the position.
Rowanda is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rowanda looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowanda, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris cracks Rowanda with a solid left hand.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Rowanda.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Rowanda's brow.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rowanda keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Harris postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Rowanda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rowanda keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowanda is keeping the position for now.
Rowanda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rowanda is looking to clinch.
Rowanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowanda.
Rowanda wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Rowanda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Rowanda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rowanda moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Rowanda moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.

Harris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rowanda to the ground. Harris is now in Rowanda's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowanda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Rowanda's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rowanda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rowanda's body to avoid the submission. Rowanda has instead reached around Harris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rowanda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riaq Rowanda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zito Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Bandito

179 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Devotion Supplements ($250=Real 160Q) LAUNDRY

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zito Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Bandito.
Bandito dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bandito dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Bandito is blocking nicely.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Bandito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandito lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Bandito avoids it well.
Bandito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Bandito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oscar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zito Bandito.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Bandito misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandito is defended easily by Jackson.
Zito Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito scores with a body shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandito. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bandito finds it's target.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Bandito just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bandito.
Bandito misses with a straight left.
Bandito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandito shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Bandito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Bandito ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson prevents Bandito from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bandito takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bandito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Bandito shrugs off.
Bandito can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bandito 's eye.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandito.
Bandito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bandito can turn it around.
Bandito is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Bandito.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bandito managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandito takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bandito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Bandito's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandito tries to avoid it.
Bandito tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson cracks the inside of Bandito's front leg.
Bandito jabs at Jackson's body.
Bandito lands with an overhand left.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Bandito lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Bandito thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandito misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Bandito persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Oscar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zito Bandito.
Bandito is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandito will feel that in the morning.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandito swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Bandito back into the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Bandito struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bandito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Bandito gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.
Bandito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bandito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bandito wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Bandito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bandito avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bandito is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is pushing Bandito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oscar Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bandito takes an elbow to the temple.
Bandito tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Bandito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bandito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandito. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Oscar Jackson has been cut.

Jackson clinches.

Bandito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Bandito isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Bandito is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandito.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Bandito slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandito trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Bandito throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandito's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito 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.
Jackson won't allow Bandito to get back to his feet.

Jackson gets to his feet. Bandito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bandito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Oscar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zito Bandito.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Bandito shoots in.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandito.
Oscar Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Bandito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandito missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bandito tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bandito 's eye.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bandito in his tracks for a moment.
Oscar Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bandito is looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bandito won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bandito wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandito can't break the clinch.
Bandito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Zito Bandito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zito Bandito.
I think Jackson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Jackson!

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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by Shut 'em Down. Borgen Stein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Quinn's chin.

Stein
vs
Quinn

188 cm
30
223 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

195 cm
25
221 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pirates Powder
The Dark Side

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein lands a really nice looking cross but Quinn seems unphased.

It looks like Dan Quinn has been cut.
Quinn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein throws a body kick that misses.
Quinn throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Dan Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein slips under a jab.
Quinn shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Quinn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn wants to stand but Stein has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg.
Quinn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stein controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein trying to control but Quinn postures up.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.
Quinn wants to stand but Stein has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Quinn prevents Stein from improving his position.
Quinn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quinn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quinn at a distance.
Quinn walks into a left hand.
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein fails with the takedown.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quinn tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn misses with an uppercut.
Stein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
Stein misses with a few strikes there.
Stein looks to land a right hand but Quinn moved out of range.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stein duly obliges.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Quinn swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn slips under a jab.
Stein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borgen Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quinn throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.

Stein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Stein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein working away.
Stein just content to control the position.
Quinn looks to move to half guard but instead Stein has passed into mount! Damn!
Quinn working to try and regain half guard.
Stein connects with a bit shot that sees Quinn covering up! More strikes from Stein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stein is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borgen Stein!
Borgen Stein made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"I thought he was gonna try to take me down, so I took him down instead".'.
Dan Quinn spoke after the fight, saying 'next time ill pride stamp this jackass'.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

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

Champion
vs
Viendone

188 cm
27
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donian Viendone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viendone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion wants to clinch but Viendone slips to the side
and Viendone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Champion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Champion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Champion clinches with his opponent.
Champion lands a knee to the body.
Champion landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viendone looks winded!
Champion prevents a body shot from Viendone.
Champion stalls.
Viendone blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Champion.
Nice elbow from Champion.
Viendone lands an uppercut.
Viendone misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Champion scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viendone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viendone working aggressively here.
Viendone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Champion misses with a knee to the head.
Viendone pushes Champion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Champion tries to land a knee to the head but Viendone blocks with his arms.
Viendone lands a body punch.
I was talking to Champion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Champion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viendone's efforts to push away.
Viendone avoids a wild elbow strike from Champion.
Champion lands an uppercut.
Viendone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Champion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viendone's face.
Viendone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viendone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Champion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion blocking some punches.
Champion trying to stall but Viendone improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion lands a knee to the head.
Viendone can't find room to land a body shot as Champion controls the action.
A short left from Viendone.
Champion blocking some punches.
Champion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viendone blocks an elbow strike.
Viendone tries to break free but Champion pushes him back against the cage.
Viendone avoiding damage as Champion throws knees to the body.
Viendone lands a shot to the body.
Champion scores a nice knee to the body.
Viendone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Champion stalling in the clinch but Viendone improves position.
Champion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viendone's elbow.
Champion looking to stall.
Viendone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viendone slowing the pace effectively.
Champion lands a knee to the head.
Viendone scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viendone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Champion misses with a hook.
A jab from Viendone finds it's way through Champion's defenses.
Viendone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Champion sprawls well. Champion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viendone gets slowly back to his feet.
Champion moves away from the strike by Viendone.
Champion misses with a looping left.
Champion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viendone's head backwards.
Viendone lands a really nice looking cross but Champion seems unphased.
Viendone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Champion connects with a body shot that sends Viendone's belly button to the back.
Champion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Champion wants to clinch.
Champion scores with a jab. Viendone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viendone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Champion has Viendone up against the cage in a clinch.
Viendone scores with a shot to the side of Champion's head.
Viendone presses Champion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viendone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Viendone struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Champion lands a nice elbow.
Viendone managing to block the knees to the body from Champion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viendone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viendone takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Donian Viendone has been cut.
Viendone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Champion misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Champion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donian Viendone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Champion moves out of range as Viendone strikes.
Champion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bob Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Viendone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Champion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viendone.
Champion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viendone missing with a left hand there. Champion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Champion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Champion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Viendone counter with a right hand.
Champion thows a body kick. Viendone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Viendone keeps the fight on the outside.
Champion cracks Viendone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Champion!
Viendone connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champion doesn't manage to clinch there - Viendone circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion with a nice cross.
Champion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viendone.
Champion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Viendone lands with a good body shot.
Champion wants to clinch.
Viendone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Champion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viendone misses with a looping right.
Champion is looking to clinch but Viendone is avoiding it.
Champion dips to his left and cracks Viendone with an uppercut!
Viendone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Champion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viendones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Champion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Champion instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viendone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Champion lands an elbow inside that Viendone shrugs off.
Champion pushes off an throws an elbow but Viendone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Champion takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Champion as Viendone tries to tie him up.
Viendone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Champion lands an elbow just above Viendone 's eye.
Champion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viendones head.
Champion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Champion scores a nice knee to the body.
Champion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Champion tries to land knees in the clinch but Viendone avoids the damage to the body.
Viendone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Champion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob Champion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Champion blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viendone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viendone has had enough of the clinch but Champion keeps him there for the moment.
Viendone tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Champion looking to throw knees to the head but Viendone is blocking nicely.
Champion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viendone blocks an elbow strike.
Viendone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viendone looking to slow down the pace here.
Champion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viendone's defenses.

Champion manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Champion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Champion tries to clinch up.
Champion throws a head kick but Viendone moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Champion.
Viendone misses with a wild body shot.
Viendone misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viendone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Champion.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Champion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Champion with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion is looking to clinch.
Champion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Champion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viendone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Champion can pounce on him.
Champion lands with a kick to the temple. Viendone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Champion blocks a jab.
Viendone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Champion can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champion throws a hook to the side of Viendone's head but Viendone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viendone swats away the attempt to clinch by Champion.
Champion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Champion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donian Viendone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Viendone throws a body punch but Champion moves out of range.
Champion misses with a straight left.
Viendone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viendone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Champion tries to avoid it but Viendone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Champion to the ground. Champion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Champion rushes Viendone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Champion taking a breather.
Champion stalling in the clinch but Viendone improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Champion.
Champion lands an elbow inside.

Viendone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Champion tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Champion coming out on top.
Champion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Champion connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Champion.
Champion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viendone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Champion connects with the punch.
Champion thumps Viendone with a low kick.
Viendone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Champion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viendone scrambles back to his feet.
Champion darts in trying to clinch
and Viendone counters with a stiff right hand.
Champion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Champion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viendone counters with a straight right hand.
Viendone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Champion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viendone.
A swing and a miss from Viendone.
Viendone misses with a hook. Champion ducked under it nicely.
Champion doesn't manage to clinch there - Viendone circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viendone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viendone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viendone misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Champion.
Viendone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champion manages to avoid it.
Bob Champion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Champion darts in trying to clinch
and Viendone counters with a straight right hand.
Champion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion slips under a jab from Viendone.
Champion throws a combination. Viendone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick and Viendone moves out of range easily.
Bob Champion is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Champion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Champion darts in trying to clinch
and Viendone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion tries to clinch but Viendone moves out of range.
Viendone throws a hook but Champion avoids it easily.

Champion clinches.
Viendone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Champion obliges.
Viendone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Champion taking a breather.
Viendone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viendone misses with a punch to the body.
Viendone wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion lands a nice uppercut.
Viendone takes an elbow to the temple.
Champion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viendone is defending well for now.
Champion lands a nice elbow.
Champion lands a damaging elbow.
Champion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viendone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Champion lands an elbow inside.
Viendone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viendone backwards.
Champion crunches a lovely knee into Viendone's ribcage.
Viendone tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Viendone back against the cage.
Donian Viendone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Champion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Champion!

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hype
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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Maake acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Coenan
vs
Maake

185 cm
29
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maake cracks Coenan with a good jab.
Coenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coenan slips a straight right by Maake.
Nice jab there from Maake.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coenan thows a body shot but no joy.
Coenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Coenan blocks a jab.
Maake lands with a right hand.
Coenan throws a shot to the body.
Maake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coenan.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Coenan defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maake's coach down at Zero Tolerance was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.

Coenan takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maake blocking some punches.
Maake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan pushes Maake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maake is trying to break the clinch but Coenan is controlling him.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Maake.
Coenan lands with a left to the head.
Coenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coenan lands with a right to the head.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Coenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenan lands a right hand.
Coenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coenans head.
Maake is trying to force a seperation but Coenan has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maake breaks from the clinch.
Maake lands an overhand right.
Coenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maake moves away.
Maake slips under a jab.
Coenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Coenan slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Maake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maake.
Maake looks to score with a jab to the body but Coenan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maake.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maake looks to land a left hand but Coenan moved out of range nicely.
Coenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maake.
Coenan wants to clinch
and Maake counters with a series of strikes. Coenan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Coenan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Coenan.
Coenan works the jab nicely.
Coenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Maake swings for the body but Coenan moves out of range.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coenan dives in and grabs Maake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maake pushes down on Coenan's head and hops out.
Coenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coenan scrambles back to his feet.
Coenan blocks a jab.
Coenan lands a nice shot that snaps Maake's head back.
Maake walks into a left hand.
Maake misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Maake as he connects with a hook.
Maake misses with a hook
and Coenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coenan wants to land a leg kick but Maake is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Coenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Coenan.
Coenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maake.
Coenan slips a straight right by Maake.
Coenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Maake circles away.
Coenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maake.
Maake ducks under a wild hook from Coenan.
Coenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coenan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Maake.
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 Hildebrand Coenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Maake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Coenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Coenan does no damage.
Maake missing with a left hand there. Coenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coenan darts in looking for a takedown but Maake gets double underhooks and turns Coenan into the cage.
Coenan throws a head punch that misses.
Coenan tries a body shot but Maake blocks it.
A hook to the body from Coenan.
Maake lands a hook that snaps the head of Coenan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maake.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maake throws a head punch that misses.
Maake is trying to push Coenan away but Coenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maake wants to break free but Coenan has control.

Maake breaks the clinch.

Coenan clinches up against the cage.
Maake blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coenan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake is trying to break free.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Coenan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coenan.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Maake.
Maake trying to stall but Coenan improves his position.
Maake lands a nice uppercut.

Maake breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Maake.
Cedric Maake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coenan throws a hook but Maake avoids it easily.
Maake throws a hook to the side of Coenan's head but Coenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Coenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Coenan misses the target.
Maake misses the jab.
Coenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Maake.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coenan.
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!
Coenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maake looks to land a combination but Coenan avoids it well.

Coenan moves into the clinch.
Maake taking a breather.
Maake working hard to break the clinch.

Coenan breaks the clinch.
Maake scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Maake misses.
Coenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maake sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Coenan gets a clinch.
Maake lands a body punch.
Maake prevents the takedown attempt.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Maake breaks the clinch.
Coenan misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coenan scrambles back to his feet.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maake is just out of range.
Maake moves out of range as Coenan strikes.
Maake scores with a body shot.
Coenan slips under a jab.
Maake ducks under a wild hook from Coenan.
Coenan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coenan throws a body punch but Maake moves out of range.

Coenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coenan lands an uppercut.
Coenan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maake blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan takes a shot to the head.
Coenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coenan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
Coenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
Maake avoids the body shot from Coenan.
Hildebrand Coenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Maake's corner calls for a 1-2. Maake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second round.
That's time! Coenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maake misses with a hook.
Coenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Coenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coenan blocks a jab.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coenan.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Maake.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maake sprawls well. Maake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Coenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maake throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Coenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Coenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maake slips a jab from Coenan.
Nice body punch from Maake.
Coenan slips under a jab from Maake.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maake misses with a looping left.
Maake lands with an uppercut that bounces Coenan off the cage and back into range.
Coenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maake is out of range.
Coenan fails with a takedown attempt.
Maake misses with a hook.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Cedric Maake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coenan.
Maake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maake lunges at Coenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coenan's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maake finds it's way round the side to connect with Coenan's head.

Coenan is rocked!
No luck for Coenan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maake blocks a jab.
Maake just misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan tries to clinch up but Maake circles away and keeps his distance.
Maake throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Coenan counters by clinching up.
Coenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maake's elbow.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maake or not.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Maake.
Maake working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coenan manages to break the clinch.
Maake moves away from the strike by Coenan.
Coenan loads up on a big right hand but Maake slips the punch.
Maake throws a shot to the body.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coenan.
Maake cracks Coenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Coenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
Coenan seems to have got his legs back now.
Maake misses with a series of wild punches.
Coenan works over Maake's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coenan delivers a nice body kick.
Hildebrand Coenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Coenan lands but Maake takes it in his stride.
Maake scores with a jab.
Coenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Maake swings widly with a right hand
and Coenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coenan throws a low kick, looking for Maake's leg but Maake calmly moves out of range.
Coenan takes one on the button.
Maake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maake keeps the fight on the outside.
Maake connects with a single shot there.
Maake throws a right hand that misses
and Coenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Maake.
I think Coenan 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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