D 103 : Vandalay vs Miller PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Roastbeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla comes to the cage accompanied by Your arms feel like home.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zilla
vs
Roastbeef

201 cm
36
214 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

190 cm
35
213 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, God Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Roastbeef!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roastbeef misses with a lunging right hand

and Zilla counters with a head kick that drops Roastbeef!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roastbeef is keeping the position for now.
Roastbeef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zilla works over Roastbeef with some ground and pound from guard.

Roastbeef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zilla is aware though and is defending well.
Roastbeef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zilla manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zilla keeping moving, preventing Roastbeef from controlling successfully.
Zilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roastbeef sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zilla's guard.
Zilla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Empire that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Zilla manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roastbeef keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla takes a shot to the head.
Zilla is looking for a takedown.

Zilla breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Zilla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roastbeef digs a good body shot into Zilla's ribs.
Zilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roastbeef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zilla dodges the punch combination from Roastbeef.
Zilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roastbeef's waist but Roastbeef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zilla off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roastbeef lands with a nice body punch.
Roastbeef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!

Zilla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roastbeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Zilla is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef stands and throws Zilla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roastbeef lands a nice forearm strike.
Roastbeef sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zilla is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zilla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zilla dodges the ground and pound from Roastbeef.
Zilla pushes Roastbeef away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roastbeef gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roastbeef in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roastbeef wants to control but Zilla is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zilla keeps working.
Roastbeef working away.
Roastbeef landing a few strikes.
Zilla is not content to let Roastbeef control the position.

Roastbeef tries for a kimura but Zilla is defending well.
Roastbeef wants to control but Zilla is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roastbeef is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zilla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roastbeef off and has taken his back!

Roastbeef showing good submission defense here.

Zilla looking for the choke but no joy.
Zilla doesn't have the hooks in and Roastbeef manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roastbeef wants to control from the top but Zilla keeps moving.
Roastbeef is looking to work some ground and pound but Zilla has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Roastbeef will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Roastbeef connects with a looping right hand.
Roastbeef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zilla moves in looking to clinch but Roastbeef pushes him off.
Zilla throws a series of punches but Roastbeef avoids them all with ease.
Zilla scores with a leg kick.
Roastbeef works the jab nicely.

Roastbeef closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roastbeef.
A short body shot lands from Roastbeef as the two fighters clinch.
Zilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roastbeef's elbow.
Zilla jumps guard but Roastbeef turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Roastbeef.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Roastbeef.
Zilla looking for a takedown.
Roastbeef is working Zilla over against the cage.

Roastbeef has picked Zilla up - he's going for a ride! Roastbeef dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Roastbeef wants to work for an arm triangle but Zilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla is refusing to be controlled, as Roastbeef sits in half guard.

Roastbeef is working for a kimura but Zilla is defending it quite comfortably.
Roastbeef passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zilla!
Roastbeef landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Roastbeef connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zilla is trying desperately to improve position.

Roastbeef working for a submission but Zilla is keeping him at bay.
Roastbeef tries to control but Zilla wriggling away.
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!
Roastbeef putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roastbeef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zilla is trying to stand.
Roastbeef postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zilla looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef looking to control but Zilla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roastbeef lands a big elbow.
Roastbeef lands a heavy elbow.
Roastbeef landing shots from mount.

Zilla is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roastbeef drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zilla! More shots from Roastbeef and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Roastbeef!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nastanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Nastanovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alistair Overeem's chin.

Overeem
vs
Nastanovich

195 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sparta Fightware

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Nastanovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastanovich circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nastanovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Nastanovich tries to pass.
Nastanovich advances to half guard.
Nastanovich wants to pass the guard but Overeem is defending well.

Nastanovich is looking for a kimura but Overeem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastanovich to get the leverage.
Nastanovich stops Overeem from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastanovich trying to control from half guard but Overeem is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nastanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Nastanovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nastanovich passes to side control.
Overeem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Nastanovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem regains half guard, as Nastanovich was trying to land strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastanovich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Overeem!
Nastanovich trying to control but Overeem is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overeem is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Overeem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nastanovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Overeem is rocked!

It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Overeem has given up his back. Will we see Nastanovich going for some submissions?

Overeem is trying to defend against the choke here but Nastanovich has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nastanovich Tightens the hold and Overeem taps out furiously! Nastanovich displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Nastanovich!
A very excited looking Bobby Nastanovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alistair Overeem spoke after the fight, saying 'I would just like to thank all my fans , my coaches , my sponsers and i'm sure i'l bevback stronger and hungrier than ever '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hima Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdet Berisha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laya
vs
Berisha

225 cm
20
376 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

220 cm
26
299 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hima Laya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdet Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laya misses with an uppercut. Berisha saw that one coming.

Laya drives through and clinches with Berisha against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Laya.

Laya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berisha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berisha circles away quickly and effectively.
Laya misses with the body kick

and Berisha counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berisha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Berisha wants to stand but Laya is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya looking for a sweep but Berisha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Laya wants to hold on but Berisha pushes him away.
Laya is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Berisha has taken his back!
Berisha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Berisha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valdet Berisha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Laya misses with a double jab

and Berisha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berisha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berisha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berisha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Berisha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Valdet Berisha has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Laya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laya is trying to push Berisha away but Berisha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Berisha has clasped his hands together around Laya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laya seems a little lost for a moment, as Berisha dominates the positioning.
Laya looking for a sweep but Berisha has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha content just to control the position 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.

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

Good work by Berisha as he checks the leg kick.
Laya tries to clinch but Berisha moves away

and Berisha counters with a single leg into guard. Laya didn't expect that.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
Valdet Berisha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laya keeping full guard, as Berisha tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Valdet Berisha has been cut.
Laya tries to bum rush Berisha with a series of wild strikes but Berisha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laya throws a right hand that Berisha ducks under and follows up with a left that Berisha also avoids with ease.
Hima Laya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berisha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laya.
Berisha moves out of range of the leg kick from Laya.
Laya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Laya misses.
Laya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berisha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laya defends well and Berisha ends up having to push Laya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berisha tries to score a body lock takedown but Laya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berisha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hima Laya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdet Berisha.
Laya working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha can't get the takedown.

Berisha wants the takedown. Laya is fighting it off but Berisha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laya's guard against the cage.
Laya keeping full guard, as Berisha tries to pass.
Berisha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laya tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Valdet Berisha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laya throws a series of punches but Berisha avoids them all with ease.
Berisha has a takedown stuffed.
Laya throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berisha is defended easily by Laya.
Laya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Berisha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valdet Berisha wasn't active enough on the ground.

Laya has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Laya closes the distance and pushes Berisha back into the cage.
Berisha is trying to drag Laya to the mat but Laya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdet Berisha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valdet Berisha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berisha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hima Laya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laya throws a lazy right hand but Berisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laya is looking to chop away at Berisha's legs.

Laya closes the distance and pushes Berisha back into the cage.
Berisha is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berisha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berisha can't get the takedown.
Hima Laya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdet Berisha.

Berisha gets control of Laya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berisha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berisha has his hands on Laya's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hima Laya wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Laya tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Berisha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berisha.
Laya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berisha controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha wants to stand but Laya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Valdet Berisha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laya cracks Berisha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berisha has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laya tries to clinch but Berisha moves out of range.
Laya scores with a jab. Berisha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laya tries to clinch up

and Berisha counters with a takedown into side control.
Berisha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berisha is staying tight to Laya's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha works to advance to full mount. Laya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Berisha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdet Berisha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Trygve Bondevik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bondevik
vs
Kurt

206 cm
31
272 lbs
13 - 14 - 2

205 cm
26
264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Kurt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondevik tries to clinch but Kurt moves out of range.
Kurt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Kurt. Those never looked like landing.
Bondevik wants to clinch.
Bondevik shoots for a takedown but Kurt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Kurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bondevik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bondevik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bondevik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurt's elbow.
Bondevik misses with a knee to the head.
Kurt wants to take the fight to the mat but Bondevik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kurt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bondevik's face.

It looks like Trygve Bondevik has been cut.
Kurt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bondevik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trygve Bondevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Kurt.
Kurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bondevik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurt is trying to stand back up but Bondevik is controlling him
Kurt tries to kick Bondevik off in order to stand up. Bondevik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bondevik slows the pace down.
Bondevik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurt keeps working.
Kurt pushes Bondevik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bondevik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bondevik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bondevik just content to control the position.
Kurt is trying to buck Bondevik off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bondevik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurt keeps working.
Bondevik throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kurt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kurt looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik passes to side control.
Bondevik taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trygve Bondevik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trygve Bondevik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kurt tries to bum rush Bondevik with a series of wild strikes but Bondevik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Kurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bondevik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurt misses with a combination
and Bondevik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurt tries to bum rush Bondevik with a series of wild strikes but Bondevik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurt misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kurt. No joy for Bondevik on that attempt.
Bondevik tries for a takedown but Kurt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurt misses with a double jab
enabling Bondevik to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bondevik doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurt circles away.
Kurt tries to clinch up
and Kurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bondevik checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondevik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bondevik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurt is breathing heavily.
Bondevik wants to clinch.

Bondevik drops his shoulder and cracks Kurt with a huge uppercut! Kurt goes down! Can Bondevik finish him?

Kurt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bondevik wants to pass the guard but Kurt is keeping the position.
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurt is wriggling around but Bondevik manages to pass to half guard.
Bondevik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurt is looking to escape.
Bondevik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bondevik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kurt for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trygve Bondevik has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bondevik moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondevik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bondevik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trygve Bondevik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bondevik.
Big Kurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurt misses with a wild combination.
Bondevik moves to clinch but Kurt breaks away
and Kurt counters with a one-two to the body.
Bondevik fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kurt has Bondevik up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Big Kurt has been cut.
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!
Bondevik lands a nice shot to the body.
Bondevik tries a knee to the head but Kurt blocks it.
Kurt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bondevik lands a body punch.
Bondevik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bondevik drops Kurt with a big right hand! Bondevik charges in looking to finish - Kurt manages to keep Bondevik in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Kurt is still in real trouble! Can Bondevik finish him?
Bondevik trying to control but Kurt is working from the bottom.
Bondevik is really struggling to control Kurt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trygve Bondevik dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bondevik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurt seems to have recovered his senses.
Bondevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bondevik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bondevik is looking to clinch but Kurt is avoiding it.
Bondevik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bondevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondevik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bondevik tries to clinch but Kurt moves out of range.
Bondevik slips a jab and a cross from Kurt.
Bondevik moves in looking to clinch but Kurt pushes him off.
Bondevik closes the distance and clinches up with Kurt, looking for a takedown. Bondevik pushes Kurt against the cage but Kurt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Kurt misses.
Kurt throws a right hand that Bondevik ducks under and follows up with a left that Bondevik also avoids with ease.
Kurt scores with a nice right hand.
Kurt throws a big shot that misses.
Bondevik is looking to clinch.
Kurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondevik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt misses with a combination
and Bondevik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bondevik wants to clinch up but Kurt keeps it at a distance.
Kurt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bondevik circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurt wants it to stay on the feet.
Bondevik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondevik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bondevik misses with a takedown attempt - Kurt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trygve Bondevik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bondevik gets tackled into the cage by Kurt. Kurt maintains the clinch.
Kurt tries to pull guard but Bondevik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bondevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bondevik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurt can turn it around.
Bondevik has a couple of punches blocked by Kurt.
Kurt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik trying to control the position but instead, Kurt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bondevik into the cage.

Kurt manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondevik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kurt counter with a right hand.
Kurt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bondevik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bondevik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bondevik instigates a clinch.
Bondevik lands a left hand.
Kurt being controlled against the cage.
Bondevik misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bondevik has him pressed against the cage.
Bondevik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurt is trying to push Bondevik away but Bondevik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bondevik tries to work over Kurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bondevik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bondevik on the inside.

Kurt is rocked!
Kurt working hard to break the clinch.
Bondevik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bondevik.
Kurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bondevik finish him?
Trygve Bondevik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurt blocks an uppercut.
Kurt seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bondevik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bondevik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bondevik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bondevik.
A short right from Bondevik on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bondevik.
Bondevik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurt backwards.
Bondevik can't find room to land a body shot as Kurt controls the action.
Kurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bondevik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bondevik fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bondevik closes the distance and clinches.
Bondevik working aggressively here.
Trygve Bondevik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bondevik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurt is keeping busy.
Bondevik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurt controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trygve Bondevik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bondevik 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trygve Bondevik!

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 John Baraona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Konu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Konu's choice of entrance music: Disturbed-Ten Thousand Fist . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baraona
vs
Konu

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Baraona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Konu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Konu.
Baraona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Konu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konu swings away with a body shot that misses

and Baraona moves into the clinch.
Konu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Konu.
Baraona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konu blocks it with crossed arms.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baraona landing knees to the body.

Konu jumps into guard, dragging Baraona to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Konu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Konu wants to free his trapped foot but Baraona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Konu moves into full mount! Baraona won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konu with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona wants to try and get back to his feet.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Konu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baraona is bucking up trying to escape but Konu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Konu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baraona squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Konu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Konu tries to control but Baraona wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baraona hang on?
Konu controlling his opponent.
Baraona trying desperately to get to his feet.
Konu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baraona looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Baraona is rocked!
Konu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konu controlling his opponent.
Oh Baraona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konu dominating with strikes here.
Baraona's coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Konu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Baraona wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Konu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

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

Phoenix
vs
Burkam

200 cm
27
288 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Burkam!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Phoenix .

It looks like Bob Burkam has been cut.
We've been informed that Burkam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix scores with a head kick. Burkam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix jabs Burkam right on the nose. Burkam blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Phoenix .
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burkam walks into a left hand.
Phoenix throws a series of strikes that have Burkam backpedaling.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burkam walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix .
Burkam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Phoenix clinches.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That has opened up Bob Burkam's cut even more.
Nice cross by Phoenix .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix , right into the meat.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Phoenix .
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burkam.
Burkam drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burkam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burkam under the eye.
Phoenix throws a head kick that half lands.
Phoenix scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix .
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burkam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Phoenix catches Burkam right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Burkam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Burkam fails with the takedown.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burkam has time to react.
Burkam walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Burkam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Burkam.
Burkam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. Burkam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Burkam didn't see that one coming.
Burkam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The cut above Bob Burkam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burkam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burkam scrambles back to his feet.
Burkam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix .
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burkam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

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

Phoenix manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tests Burkam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phoenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Burkam is rocked!
Phoenix scores with a jab. Burkam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burkam is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?

Bob Burkam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phoenix lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burkam falls backwards - clearly groggy! Phoenix dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix !
An out of breath Simon Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bob Burkam spoke after the fight, saying 'This was a learning experience to squash him next time.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes into the arena with I am a real American blaring out of the sound system. Jose Salcedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ortiz
vs
Salcedo

198 cm
33
269 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

184 cm
39
278 lbs
29 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Salcedo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salcedo lands with an overhand left.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Salcedo throws the kick towards the body but Ortiz avoids it.
Salcedo checks a leg kick.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortiz takes a swing at Salcedo's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salcedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jose Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salcedo can pounce on him.
Ortiz is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Salcedo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ortiz is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Salcedo!
Jose Salcedo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Wolkowski
vs
Gunner

180 cm
33
168 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

178 cm
34
165 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Wolkowski is controlling well.
Wolkowski prevents Gunner from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Wolkowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gunner is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolkowski slips a nice elbow through Gunner's hands, connecting with Gunner's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolkowski is trying to control. Gunner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunner has hold of Wolkowski's hands but Wolkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolkowski 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.
Wolkowski working Gunner over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner is refusing to be controlled, as Wolkowski sits in half guard.
Gunner is looking to improve his position.
Gunner is refusing to be controlled, as Wolkowski sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolkowski is nestled in close to Gunner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Gunner wants to control but Wolkowski is keeping busy.
Wolkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolkowski lands a nice short elbow.

Wolkowski seems to be looking for submissions.

Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolkowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolkowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gunner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunner looking for submissions off his back.
Wolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!

Gunner actively working from the bottom here.

Wolkowski seems to be looking for submissions.

Gunner looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner is refusing to be controlled, as Wolkowski sits in half guard.

Wolkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolkowski raining down shots from the mount!
Gunner is squirming around, avoiding Wolkowski's attempts to control the action.
Gunner is working to get back to half guard.
Wolkowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Gunner is in a horrible position here. Wolkowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gunner is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Wolkowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wolkowski landing strikes from the mount.
Wolkowski with the ground and pound from mount.

Gunner is rocked!
Gunner can't escape the position.
Gunner is still in real trouble! Can Wolkowski finish him?
Wolkowski unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gunner wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wolkowski celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Wolkowski!
A victorious Damian Wolkowski 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
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aalviar Roemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Butler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Roemer
vs
Butler

195 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
238 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aalviar Roemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Butler!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler works Roemer's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roemer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roemer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butler.
Roemer moves in looking to clinch but Butler pushes him off.
Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Aalviar Roemer has been cut.
Butler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roemer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roemer counters with a head kick. That will keep Butler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roemer tries to clinch
and Butler counters with a left and a right that stings Roemer.
Butler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roemer is looking to clinch.

Roemer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Butler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Butler.
Roemer missing with knees to the body.
Butler has a couple of punches blocked by Roemer.
Roemer throws a head punch that misses.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roemer's elbow.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butler avoiding damage as Roemer throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roemer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butler tries a body shot but Roemer blocks it.
Butler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler lands a body shot.
Roemer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Roemer controls the action.
Butler lands an uppercut.
Roemer lands a body punch.
Butler struggles to land a body shot inside as Roemer controls his hands.
Butler tries a body shot but Roemer blocks it.
Roemer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Butler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roemer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roemer's elbow.
Butler tries a body shot but Roemer blocks it.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roemer missing with knees to the body.
Roemer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Roemer.
Roemer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roemer's elbow.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roemer gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roemer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butler.
Roemer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roemer connects with a knee to the head.
Butler struggles to land a body shot inside as Roemer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Butler misses with a body punch.
Roemer tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Roemer back against the cage.
Roemer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butler works on Roemer's body with a couple of short punches.
Roemer prevents a body shot from Butler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Roemer blocks a body shot from Butler.
Roemer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roemer lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler avoiding damage as Roemer throws knees to the body.
Roemer lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.

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

Butler is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Butler. That snapped Roemer's head back.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Roemer finish him?
Roemer tries to close the distance and clinch but Butler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roemer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roemer tries to clinch up.
Roemer tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
Roemer tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.

Roemer closes the distance and clinches.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roemer lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roemer.
Roemer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butler's elbow.
Roemer throws a big uppercut that drops Butler! More strikes from Roemer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butler lies dazed against the cage as Roemer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aalviar Roemer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Vandalay
vs
Miller

195 cm
37
240 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

194 cm
27
285 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vandalay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Miller!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vandalay doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Miller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vandalay.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller stuns Vandalay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Vandalay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Miller takes a swing at Vandalay's ribcage but misses.
Vandalay looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vandalay.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Vandalay.
Vandalay throws a combination that misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vandalay loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Vandalay cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Art Vandalay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandalay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vandalay throws a big shot that misses.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Vandalay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller 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.
Vandalay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vandalay rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Vandalay looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Vandalay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Vandalay shows good takedown defense.

Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Vandalay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Vandalay is trying to get back to full guard.
Vandalay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vandalay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vandalay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vandalay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Vandalay is keeping the position.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vandalay prevents Miller from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandalay wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Art Vandalay just wasn't active enough.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Vandalay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller wants to clinch up but Vandalay keeps it at a distance.
Vandalay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vandalay duly obliges.
Miller wants to clinch up but Vandalay keeps it at a distance.
Miller lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vandalay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandalay was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vandalay counters with a right hand to the body.
Vandalay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Vandalay throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Vandalay. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
A punch combination from Vandalay misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Vandalay lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Vandalay counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vandalay counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Vandalay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Art Vandalay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Miller.
Miller get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Miller stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Vandalay runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Vandalay!
Our winner, Art Vandalay, 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.