QFC Tournament 443 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit Break Stuff blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pettis
vs
Cool

180 cm
20
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Cool!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Cool moves out of range easily.
Cool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cool.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pettis.
Nice sprawl there from Pettis as Cool shoots in.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.

Cool scores with a takedown into Pettis's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pettis has a closed guard, preventing Cool from standing up.
Cool looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cool trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pettis's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Cool prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Cool content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Cool wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
Cool shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonio Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Cool.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis throws a leg kick which misses Cool's front leg but catches the back leg as Cool tries to avoid it.
Cool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Cool avoids nicely.
Pettis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Cool avoids them all with ease.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cool on the side of the head.
Pettis tries to clinch up.

Cool closes the distance and pushes Pettis back into the cage.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pettis.
Pettis tries to break free but Cool pushes him back against the cage.

Cool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cool doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Cool looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Cool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pettis on his heels. He'll look to pass Pettis's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cool wants to stand but Pettis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cool controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pettis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cool puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pettis is trying to stand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cool has eaten all the pies!
Cool passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pettis!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cool content just to control the position here.
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 Antonio Pettis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

It's a brutal combination of punches from Pettis! Cool is backing up but he can't get away as Pettis lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Cool and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Pettis!
A relieved looking Antonio Pettis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Lintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen LINCOLN Park Ft Jayz Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lintz
vs
Silva

195 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daley Lintz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarvis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a wild combination.

Lintz gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Lintz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva postures up.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lintz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva trying to control but Lintz is working from the bottom.
Lintz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lintz stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lintz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Lintz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lintz's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Lintz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Lintz tries to pass.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Lintz content to stall in guard here.
Silva is looking to stand up but Lintz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintz is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Silva working for a triangle but Lintz defends it easily.
Lintz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lintz forces his way into half guard.
Lintz trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lintz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Lintz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Lintz is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lintz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva is not content to let Lintz control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Lintz is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lintz passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lintz controlling from the full mount.
Lintz looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lintz misses with a head shot.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lintz wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Lintz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lintz misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Lintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva slips a straight right by Lintz.

Lintz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lintz thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Lintz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lintz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lintz works his foot free and advances to mount.

Lintz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daley Lintz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lintz tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Lintz has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lintz.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lintz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up.
Lintz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Lintz looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lintz.
Lintz controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lintz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.

Lintz swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daley Lintz!
Jarvis Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'IM THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING!! ILL BE BAVK ! GOD BLESS'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy De Santoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Felt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

De Santoz
vs
Felt

193 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy De Santoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Felt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santoz fails with the takedown.
De Santoz shoots in for a double leg but Felt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Felt is looking to clinch but De Santoz is avoiding it.
De Santoz staying out of range there.
De Santoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felt but Felt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy De Santoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Felt sprawls well. He's pushed De Santoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Santoz looks to land a body kick but Felt moved away.
De Santoz tries a low kick but Felt avoids it.
De Santoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Felt sprawls well. He's pushed De Santoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Santoz shoots in but no luck this time.
De Santoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Felt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

De Santoz gets a clinch.
De Santoz gets underhooks to prevent Felt's takedown attempt.
De Santoz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Felt smiles and moves away.
De Santoz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Felt darts in and clinches De Santoz up against the cage.

Felt drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Felt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Felt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felt keeping full guard, as De Santoz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santoz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Felt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Felt trying to control but De Santoz is working from the bottom.

Dick Felt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Santoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felt.
De Santoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Santoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Santoz pinned against the cage. De Santoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Santoz as he jumps to the side.
De Santoz blocks a head kick by Felt.
De Santoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Felt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

De Santoz instigates a clinch.
De Santoz gets underhooks to prevent Felt's takedown attempt.
Felt tries to stall but De Santoz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Santoz breaks the clinch.
Felt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Santoz defends it nicely.
De Santoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Felt defends it nicely.
Felt dives in for a single leg takedown but De Santoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santoz wants a takedown but no success here.
De Santoz working hard to break the clinch.
Felt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Santoz walks away with a smile on his face. Felt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Felt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Felt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Santoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santoz shoots in and drives through. Felt sprawls well.
Felt shoots in for a takedown but De Santoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Santoz lands a head kick!

It looks like Dick Felt has been cut.
Felt shoots in and drives through. De Santoz sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felt falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Santoz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Felt wants to clinch.
Felt looks for the body kick but De Santoz saw that one coming.
Andy De Santoz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felt checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Santoz lands a head kick!
De Santoz lands with a slapping head kick.
De Santoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Santoz slaps away a takedown attempt from Felt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andy De Santoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Felt.
Felt is breathing heavily.
De Santoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santoz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Santoz wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by De Santoz.
De Santoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Felt sprawls well. Felt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santoz gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from De Santoz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felt shoots in but De Santoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felt tries to clinch but De Santoz moves away
and De Santoz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Felt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Santoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felt circles away.
Felt looks for a takedown but De Santoz sprawls well.
De Santoz scores with the left hand. Felt knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felt but Felt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Santoz throws a head kick but Felt moves out of range.
Felt shoots in but no luck this time.
De Santoz has a takedown stuffed.
Felt lands with a straight right. De Santoz didn't see that one coming.
Felt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Santoz pinned against the cage. De Santoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Santoz throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santoz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Felt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Santoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Felt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Santoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy body kick from De Santoz
and Felt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santoz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felt can pounce on him.
De Santoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Felt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Felt. No joy for De Santoz on that attempt.
De Santoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Felt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy De Santoz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Felt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Felt is defended easily by De Santoz.
Felt moves away from the strike by De Santoz.
Felt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Santoz moves out of range as Felt strikes.
De Santoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Felt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Santoz somewhat.

Felt closes the distance and clinches.
De Santoz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Felt to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Santoz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felt misses with a double jab.
Felt darts in looking for a takedown but De Santoz gets double underhooks and turns Felt into the cage.
Andy De Santoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Felt.
De Santoz tries for a takedown but Felt manages to get underhooks.
Felt gets underhooks to prevent De Santoz's takedown attempt.
Felt looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Felt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Felt is looking to clinch but De Santoz is avoiding it.
De Santoz closes the distance and clinches up with Felt, looking for a takedown. De Santoz pushes Felt against the cage but Felt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Felt shoots in looking for a takedown but De Santoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Santoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Felt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Santoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Felt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Santoz's half guard.
De Santoz tries to kick Felt off but Felt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Santoz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De Santoz wants to control but Felt passes into side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Santoz is looking to regain half guard here but Felt keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felt controls the position.
De Santoz is looking to reverse the position.

Felt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santoz tries to improve position but can't.
Felt throws a strike aimed at the side of De Santoz's head but De Santoz avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on De Santoz's face as Felt controls the position.
De Santoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santoz is not content to let Felt control the position.
Felt controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Felt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Felt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Andy De Santoz!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Andy De Santoz!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Andy De Santoz!

Andy De Santoz wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olheven Kojdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kojdo
vs
Havel

198 cm
21
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olheven Kojdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Havel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kojdo throws out the jab.
Havel blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kojdo.
Havel blocks a jab.
Kojdo throws a shot to the body.
Kojdo looks to land a left hand but Havel moved out of range nicely.
Kojdo throws a shot from downtown. Havel moves away and avoids it.
Kojdo throws a hook but Havel blocks it.
Kojdo lands with a right hand.
Kojdo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kojdo takes a swing at Havel's ribcage but misses.
Kojdo throws the left hand but Havel avoids the punch easily.
Kojdo throws a lazy right hand but Havel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kojdo misses with an uppercut. Havel saw that one coming.
Olheven Kojdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kojdo.
Kojdo loads up on a big right hand but Havel slips the punch.
Havel defending well as Kojdo loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojdo lands a jab.

Havel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Havel drops an elbow to the side of Kojdo's head.
Kojdo is trying to stand back up but Havel is controlling him
Havel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Havel trying to control the action but Kojdo is working from the bottom.

Havel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kojdo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Havel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lakamen Kapso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen LL COOL J MOMMA SAY KNOCK YOU OUT as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kapso
vs
Hendricks

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lakamen Kapso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kapso pushes Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendricks wants to get back to striking at distance but Kapso won't allow it.
Kapso is trying to stall.

Kapso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapso wants to clinch.
Kapso shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kapso drives through with a takedown into Hendricks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but Kapso is having none of it.
Kapso trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapso won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
Kapso stops Hendricks from standing up.

Hendricks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hendricks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a left to the body.
Hendricks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hendricks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakamen Kapso. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hendricks feints and as Kapso raises his hands in defense, Hendricks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kapso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wanted to stand there but Kapso had control of the position.
Hendricks pushes down on Kapso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Kapso's hands, connecting with Kapso's forehead.
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendricks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kapso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Hendricks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks lands a heavy elbow.
Kapso could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendricks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapso is looking to improve his position but Hendricks isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Hendricks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hendricks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hendricks moves to the back position.

Hendricks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kapso has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Kapso is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hendricks gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kapso is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Hendricks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Kapso.
Kapso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Kapso pushes him off.
Hendricks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kapso backs up against the cage.

Kapso gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kapso working for submissions but it's allowed Hendricks to get to half guard.
Hendricks working Kapso over with strikes.

Hendricks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kapso tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendricks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
JB Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks lands a nice forearm strike.
Kapso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kapso is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.

Hendricks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kapso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Kapso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hendricks seems to be working for a kimura but Kapso defends the submission attempt.

Hendricks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapso trying to control from the bottom.

Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kapso is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.
Kapso is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.

Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kapso is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Kapso is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hendricks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Kapso on that attempt.
Hendricks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapso doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hendricks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kapso's guard.
Hendricks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kapso is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
Hendricks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kapso's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendricks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hendricks wants to stand but Kapso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendricks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hendricks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kapso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hendricks has Kapso in his guard.

Kapso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.
Hendricks wanted to stand there but Kapso had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kapso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kapso keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kapso is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapso is looking to clinch but Hendricks is avoiding it.
Hendricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Kapso. Kapso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakamen Kapso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Kapso tries for a takedown but Hendricks circles away easily
and Hendricks counters with a one-two to the body.
Kapso tries to score with a low kick but Hendricks moves his leg out of the way.
Hendricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kapso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kapso is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kapso keeps working.
Kapso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hendricks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendricks tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
JB Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hendricks 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for JB Hendricks!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for JB Hendricks!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for JB Hendricks!

JB Hendricks wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath JB Hendricks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Barbosa

195 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renato Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.

Barbosa jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Barbosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Number Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crosby
vs
Sixteen

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Number Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixteen is fending him off so far but Crosby persists. Nope, Sixteen circles away and we're back to standing.

Crosby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crosby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sixteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sixteen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Crosby looking for a takedown.
Crosby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sixteen.
Crosby effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby is pressed up against the cage. Sixteen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crosby down to the mat. Crosby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crosby.

Crosby darts in and clinches Sixteen up against the cage.
Crosby jumps guard but Sixteen stands there with Crosby around his waist. Crosby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sixteen stops a takedown attempt from Crosby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby stops a takedown attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sixteen has eaten all the pies!
Crosby wants a takedown.
Sixteen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crosby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sixteen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crosby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crosby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sixteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crosby somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby dives in for a single leg takedown but Sixteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sixteen wants a takedown but no success here.
Crosby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sixteen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crosby can't get the takedown.
Crosby stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crosby pulls guard effortlessly.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crosby misses with a takedown

and Sixteen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crosby won't be happy with that.
Sixteen advances nicely into full mount.
Sixteen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sixteen prevents Crosby from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixteen with shots to the head and body - Crosby looks very uncomfortable down there.

Sixteen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crosby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby looks to move to half guard but instead Sixteen has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sixteen throwing strikes here but Crosby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Sixteen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Crosby turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sixteen off and cradles Crosby's limp body as Sixteen celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Number Sixteen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisa Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Sanchez

179 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lisa Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Lisa Williams has been cut.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.

Lisa Williams's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez working Williams over with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Williams - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Sanchez, and another! Williams is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hector Sanchez!
After the fight, Hector Sanchez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.