Imperial FN 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Roberts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stark
vs
Roberts

185 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roberts is able to avoid easily.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robb Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Roberts.
Stark with a jab.
Stark cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark stalling the fight.
I was talking to Stark's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark 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.
Stark 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.

Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Stark is controlling the pace.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Stark connects with a right hand. Roberts shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Stark tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stark.
Stark pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Stark scoring well with a low kick there.

Stark clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roberts wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Stark.
Roberts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stark.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
Robb Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roberts checks a leg kick.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Robb Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Roberts.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Stark counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Stark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts letting Stark take a breather here.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
Stark pressing his opponent against the cage.

Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Stark lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Roberts is rocked!
Roberts gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stark gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Roberts is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robb Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Robb Stark 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
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel comes to the cage accompanied by Rush - Tom Sawyer. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andriy Kuzmenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Emanuel
vs
Kuzmenko

185 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emanuel.
Kuzmenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emanuel closes the distance and clinches up with Kuzmenko, looking for a takedown. Emanuel pushes Kuzmenko against the cage but Kuzmenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kuzmenko cracks Emanuel with a big right hand and Emanuel goes down!

Emanuel is rocked!
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!
Kuzmenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Emanuel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kuzmenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Emanuel seems to have got his legs back now.

Emanuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuzmenko is looking to improve his position.
Kuzmenko is in trouble now - Emanuel has advanced to mount!
Kuzmenko is looking to improve his position but Emanuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuzmenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko manages to control the position for a moment.
Emanuel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuzmenko to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Emanuel looking for the choke but no joy.
Kuzmenko prevents Emanuel from getting a body triangle.
Even with his hooks in, Emanuel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kuzmenko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kuzmenko trying to control the hands but Emanuel breaks the grip.
Emanuel has the hooks in. Kuzmenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuzmenko trying to control but not successfully.
Emanuel struggling to land strikes to the head as Kuzmenko covers up.
Emanuel has the hooks in. Kuzmenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuzmenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emanuel's guard. Nice work there by Kuzmenko.

Emanuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuzmenko wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
Kuzmenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is keeping the position.
Emanuel has a closed guard, preventing Kuzmenko from standing up.
Kuzmenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuzmenko tries to stand but Emanuel is controlling from the bottom.

Emanuel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuzmenko escapes and throws Emanuel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuzmenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Emanuel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Kuzmenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Emanuel is defending well.
Emanuel is trying to control Kuzmenko's posture but Kuzmenko avoids it.

Kuzmenko stands up and beckons Emanuel to his feet.
Emanuel avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emanuel has a takedown stuffed.

Kuzmenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emanuel, pushing him back against the cage.
Emanuel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
A short left from Emanuel.
Emanuel prevents Kuzmenko from breaking the clinch.
Emanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzmenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emanuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Emanuel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Emanuel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuzmenko gets an underhook and turns Emanuel into the cage.

Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Emanuel misses.

Kuzmenko pushes Emanuel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Emanuel has double underhooks.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko is trying to break free.
Kuzmenko is trying to break the clinch but Emanuel is controlling him.
Kuzmenko can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emanuel fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel has Kuzmenko pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzmenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuzmenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuzmenko is trying to break the clinch but Emanuel has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a knee to the head.

Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzmenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuzmenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kuzmenko misses.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmenko.
Emanuel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuzmenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.

Kuzmenko clinches up against the cage.
Emanuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzmenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emanuel looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzmenko is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.

Kuzmenko breaks the clinch.
Kuzmenko throws the left hand but Emanuel avoids the punch easily.
Kuzmenko tests Emanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Kuzmenko throws a looping overhand right but Emanuel ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuzmenko, as that shot connected.
Kuzmenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emanuel misses with a kick to the body.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping left.
Emanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmenko throws a big shot that misses.

Emanuel shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuzmenko's guard.
Emanuel looking to pass the guard.
Kuzmenko is pulling down on Emanuel's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuzmenko working a defensive guard here.
Emanuel won't allow Kuzmenko to get back to his feet.
Emanuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzmenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuzmenko, not yet.
Kuzmenko is looking to stand back up but Emanuel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuzmenko.
Emanuel trying to mount his opponent but Kuzmenko defends it.
Emanuel wants to control but Kuzmenko is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emanuel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuzmenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emanuel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Emanuel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kuzmenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuzmenko regains half guard.
Kuzmenko is staying active underneath Emanuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Emanuel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kuzmenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kuzmenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzmenko feints a jab promting Emanuel to slip. Kuzmenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emanuel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuzmenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emanuel.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emanuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzmenko throws a right hand that misses

and Emanuel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
Emanuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzmenko blocking some punches.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzmenko is trying to force a seperation but Emanuel has the dominant position.
Kuzmenko dodges an elbow strike from Emanuel.
Kuzmenko tries to break the clinch but Emanuel is controlling the position.

Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kuzmenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emanuel is pushing Kuzmenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Emanuel won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kuzmenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emanuel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuzmenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuzmenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuzmenko misses with a jab to the body

and Emanuel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emanuel preventing the sweep.
Emanuel prevents Kuzmenko from getting back to his feet.
Kuzmenko keeping full guard, as Emanuel tries to pass.
Kuzmenko wants to get back to his feet but Emanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Kuzmenko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel passes into half guard.
Kuzmenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emanuel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuzmenko is pressing down on Emanuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuzmenko is trying to keep Emanuel in close.
Emanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Kuzmenko is keeping the position.
Emanuel pushes down on Kuzmenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Kuzmenko is defending well.
Kuzmenko is looking to escape.
Kuzmenko tries to roll over but Emanuel keeps him under control.
Kalle Emanuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emanuel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emanuel prevents Kuzmenko from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmenko trying to control from the bottom.
Kuzmenko tries to roll over but Emanuel keeps him under control.
Emanuel is trying to control. Kuzmenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuzmenko throws a sloppy head kick and Emanuel moves out of range easily.
Kuzmenko wants to land a leg kick but Emanuel is out of range.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmenko lands with a big left! Emanuel is wobbled badly! Kuzmenko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Emanuel to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andriy Kuzmenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craven Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Nik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Pressley
vs
Nik

188 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craven Pressley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Nik!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pressley throws a chopping leg kick but Nik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pressley.
Nik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pressley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pressley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pressley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pressley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pressley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pressley.

It looks like Dom Nik has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nik is defended easily by Pressley.
Craven Pressley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nik is defended easily by Pressley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Craven Pressley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Nik.
Pressley leaves Nik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Pressley does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pressley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pressley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craven Pressley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pressley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nik on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nik is defended easily by Pressley.
Nik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pressley misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley cracks Nik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nik has his takedown stuffed
and Pressley counters with a nice uppercut.
Pressley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Pressley.
Pressley jabs Nik to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nik drops his hands momentarily and Pressley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nik avoids the body shot from Pressley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pressley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pressley stuffs the takedown.
Nik has a takedown stuffed.
Nik moves forwards but Pressley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pressley throws a push kick but Nik slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Pressley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Nik's cut.
That's time! Pressley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pressley tests Nik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pressley tries a head kick but it misses.

Nik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pressley!

Nik swings around for an armbar but Pressley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nik's guard.
Pressley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pressley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pressley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Nik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pressley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pressley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nik is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pressley frees his head nicely. Oh but Nik has switched to an armbar! Pressley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dom Nik!
A very excited looking Dom Nik 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCartney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Age Of Information. Brandon McCartney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy McLarnin's chin.

McCartney
vs
McLarnin

175 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon McCartney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney throws a leg kick but McLarnin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCartney throws a leg kick which misses McLarnin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLarnin tries to avoid it.
McCartney looks to throw a body kick
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combo that has McCartney backing up. McCartney nods at McLarnin to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from McCartney misses
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
McCartney fails to land with a series of punches.
McCartney tries to land a leg kick but McLarnin saw it coming and moves away.
McCartney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCartney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLarnin pinned against the cage. McLarnin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCartney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLarnin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

McLarnin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending McCartney tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartney looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLarnin is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLarnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Rooster's Coop inform me that McLarnin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McLarnin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLarnin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCartney is adopting a defensive guard.
McCartney controls McLarnin momentarily but McLarnin frees himself.
McCartney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McCartney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLarnin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCartney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
McCartney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McLarnin working for a triangle but McCartney defends it easily.
McCartney scoring with some ground and pound.

McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLarnin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCartney defends well.
McCartney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCartney sitting in guard here, content to control.

McLarnin looking for subs off his back but McCartney has passed one foot through into half guard.

McLarnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCartney pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.
McLarnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCartney.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCartney lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLarnin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLarnin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from McCartney misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by McLarnin there.
McLarnin moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCartney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLarnin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCartney.
Nice shot by McCartney.
Nice straight punches there by McLarnin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLarnin.
McCartney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLarnin slips a jab and a cross from McCartney.
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from McCartney.
A jab from McLarnin misses.
McCartney fails with a takedown attempt.
McLarnin takes a swing at McCartney's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney misses with a body shot
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLarnin clobbers McCartney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCartney misses with a head kick.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCartney misses the shot to the body.
McLarnin takes a swing at McCartney's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCartney.
McLarnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCartney.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
McCartney misses with an uppercut. McLarnin saw that one coming.
McCartney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCartney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLarnin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCartney.
McLarnin punishes McCartney's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney misses with a looping right.
McLarnin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

McLarnin catches McCartney napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McCartney to the canvas!

McCartney is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh McCartney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin misses with the ground and pound.

McLarnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCartney has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCartney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCartney seems to have got his legs back now.

McLarnin is trying to get an arm triangle but McCartney is defending well.

McLarnin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCartney, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin cracks McCartney with a big elbow.
McCartney is trying to improve his position.
McCartney misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McLarnin in the domination position with McCartney hanging on.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but McCartney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLarnin throws an elbow but McCartney slips to the side and avoids it well.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCartney keeps working.
McCartney is looking to regain half guard here but McLarnin keeps moving and retains side control.
McLarnin working the ground and pound but McCartney is defending the strikes.
McLarnin wants to control but McCartney is keeping him busy.
McCartney is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

McCartney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McCartney looks to land a right hand but McLarnin moved out of range.
A nice combination there by McLarnin.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from McCartney.
McCartney misses with an uppercut. McLarnin saw that one coming.
McCartney lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by McCartney. Beautiful body shot.
McCartney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLarnin tries to avoid it but McCartney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLarnin to the ground. McLarnin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLarnin slaps away a takedown attempt from McCartney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McLarnin looks to land a left hand but McCartney moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCartney's head backwards.
McCartney lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLarnin takes a step back to recover.
McLarnin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCartney misses with a hook.
McCartney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCartney tries to land a leg kick but McLarnin saw it coming and moves away.
McCartney throws a combination that misses
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from McCartney misses its intended target.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from McCartney does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney throws a lazy uppercut
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
McCartney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandon McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCartney slips under a jab.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCartney misses with a leg kick
and McLarnin counters with a crisp right that sends McCartney to the canvas! McLarnin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen comes to the cage accompanied by Cow herd - Fields. Rauno Tynkkynen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tynkkynen
vs
Blood

188 cm
22
218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

193 cm
20
211 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood moves to clinch but Tynkkynen breaks away

so Tynkkynen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blood keeping full guard, as Tynkkynen tries to pass.
Tynkkynen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blood looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Blood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tynkkynen passes into half guard.
Tynkkynen prevents Blood from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from Tynkkynen'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.

Tynkkynen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood trying to control here.
Tynkkynen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tynkkynen prevents Blood from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Tynkkynen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tynkkynen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood trying to control but Tynkkynen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tynkkynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tynkkynen punishes Blood's body with a nice straight punch.
Blood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood wants to clinch up but Tynkkynen keeps it at a distance.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood tries to clinch there but Tynkkynen circles away.

Blood clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blood tries to pull guard but Tynkkynen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen misses with a body punch.
Tynkkynen stalling in the clinch.
Tynkkynen scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Tynkkynen leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tynkkynen.
Blood is trying to break the clinch but Tynkkynen has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blood up against the cage.

Tynkkynen breaks the clinch.
Tynkkynen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Blood wants to clinch
and Tynkkynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood tries to clinch
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tynkkynen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blood slips a jab from Tynkkynen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blood slips under a jab.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tynkkynen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot.
Blood takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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

Blood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tynkkynen uses from the top position.
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tynkkynen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tynkkynen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Tynkkynen is standing up over Blood. Blood looks to escape but Tynkkynen dives into side control.
Blood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tynkkynen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tynkkynen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tynkkynen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blood is trying to control Tynkkynen's posture but Tynkkynen avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blood tries to bench press Tynkkynen off him but Tynkkynen keeps the position.
Blood stops Tynkkynen from passing to mount.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tynkkynen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Tynkkynen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tynkkynen grinds an elbow into Blood's temple.
The ground and pound from Tynkkynen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Tynkkynen crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen takes a little break here. Blood wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tynkkynen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tynkkynen wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Tynkkynen 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.
Tynkkynen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blood is trying to escape the position but Tynkkynen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tynkkynen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blood is letting Tynkkynen control him for a moment.
Tynkkynen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working.
Tynkkynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blood can do to turn this around?
Tynkkynen looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tynkkynen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rauno Tynkkynen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Tynkkynen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Tynkkynen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tynkkynen scores with a jab.

Blood clinches.
Blood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tynkkynen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tynkkynen connects with a jab.
Tynkkynen sizes up Blood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Blood is rocked!
Tynkkynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood is still on wobbly legs! Can Tynkkynen finish him?
Rauno Tynkkynen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Young Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood tries to clinch up
and Tynkkynen counters with a big left hand that crumples Blood! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauno Tynkkynen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rauno Tynkkynen made sure he mentioned Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xin Xhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xhao comes to the cage accompanied by Xin Zhao - By Riot. Van Roost has chosen Marilyn Manson - This is Halloween as his entrance music. Michael Van Roost has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Xhao
vs
Van Roost

181 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xin Xhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Roost darts in and clinches Xhao up against the cage.
Van Roost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xhao looking to slow down the pace here.
Xhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xhao lands an uppercut.
Xhao throws a head punch that misses.
Xhao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Roost is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Xhao fails to land.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Xhao shrugs off.

It looks like Xin Xhao has been cut.
Xhao throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Xhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Roost misses with an elbow strike.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xhao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xhao throws a head punch that misses.
Xhao misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Roost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xhao's brow.
Van Roost blocking some punches.
Xhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xhao.
Van Roost prevents a body shot from Xhao.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Roost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xhao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Xhao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Xhao in his tracks for a moment.
Van Roost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xhao managing to block the knees to the body from Van Roost.
A short right from Xhao on the inside.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Xhao 's eye.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Xhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Roost controls his hands.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Xhao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xhao gets through Van Roost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhao leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Roost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xhao's brow.
Xhao blocks the elbow strike.
Xhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhao blocks an elbow strike.
Xhao lands a left hand.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xhao is trying to pull guard but Van Roost has him pressed against the cage.
Xhao throws a head punch that misses.
Xhao is working Van Roost over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Roost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Xhao wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Xhao shrugs off.

Xin Xhao's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Xhao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xhao misses with the head strike.
Xhao is trying to break free.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Xhao.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Xhao shrugs off.

Xin Xhao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Roost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Xhao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Roost is trying to maintain a safe position but Xhao gets an underhook and turns Van Roost into the cage.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Xhao 's eye.

Jeez, Xin Xhao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xin Xhao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Van Roost!
In his post fight interview, Michael Van Roost gave a big smile as he said 'I feel great to win my Imperial debut. I hope I will have a good future here......and take more guys‘ soul.'.
The defeated Xin Xhao had this to say: 'My spirit remains unbroken.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Pedro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jiizu Okunaba
vs
Pedro

185 cm
21
184 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedro or not.
Okunaba gets through Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Okunaba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Okunaba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pedro trying to control the position.
Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okunaba.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba content to stall in guard here.
Pedro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okunaba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba is stalling in the full guard.
Okunaba looking to sit in guard and control but Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pedro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pedro pushes down on Okunaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okunaba taking some punishment here, with Pedro in his half guard.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.

Okunaba actively working from the bottom here.

Okunaba looking for submissions off his back.
Okunaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedro.
Okunaba regains full guard. Nicely done.

Okunaba looking for a guillotine here but Pedro defends easily.
Okunaba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba wants to pass the guard but Pedro is keeping the position.
Okunaba postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Okunaba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pedro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro seems keen to control Okunaba's posture.
Okunaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedro has wrist control.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
Okunaba landing some decent shots from guard.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pedro holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedro misses the target.

Okunaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pedro, pushing him back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro slows down the pace here.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okunaba as Pedro tries to tie him up.
Pedro lands a left hand.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pedro pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Come on Pedro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pedro tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedro can do to turn this around?
Pedro is trying to stall.

Okunaba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pedro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Okunaba's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Okunaba 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.
Pedro tries to roll but Okunaba sticks to his back.
Okunaba is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro just trying to survive but Okunaba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Okunaba is working the ground and pound. Can Pedro escape?
Pedro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
A lull in the action here.
Okunaba landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Okunaba gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Okunaba gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Okunaba apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.

Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba is leaning against Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedro wants to stall.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pedro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Pedro leaning against his opponent.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
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!
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pedro throws an off balance right hand

so Okunaba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okunaba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pedro wants to control the position but Okunaba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Okunaba trying to control the action but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro tries to roll over but Okunaba keeps him under control.
Okunaba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pedro defending well though.
Pedro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okunaba trying to control from half guard but Pedro is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Okunaba.
Pedro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okunaba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okunaba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Okunaba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedro keeps working.
Pedro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pedro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
George Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okunaba passes into half guard.
Okunaba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedro's head.
Pedro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pedro.
Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Okunaba controlling him for the moment.
Okunaba content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Okunaba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pedro was covering up waiting for the punch and Okunaba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro has his hands on Okunaba's head, controlling the position.
Pedro looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba wants to pass the guard but Pedro is keeping the position.
Pedro has momentary wrist control but Okunaba slips an elbow through the middle.
Pedro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okunaba is on top in guard.

Pedro trying to control the position.

Pedro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okunaba is working Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okunaba distracts Pedro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okunaba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacper Kowalik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulrich's entrance music is Zambombada. A fine choice. Kowalik has chosen Metallica- Turn the page as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ulrich
vs
Kowalik

183 cm
28
181 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Ulrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kacper Kowalik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulrich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalik tries to avoid it but Ulrich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalik to the ground. Kowalik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kowalik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ulrich's guard.
Kowalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalik throws an elbow that misses. Ulrich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalik's guard. Nice move by Ulrich!

Kowalik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kowalik looking for a guillotine here but Ulrich defends easily.
Kowalik pulls Ulrich in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulrich looking to pass the guard.
Ulrich pushes down on Kowalik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kowalik tries to roll over but Ulrich keeps him under control.

Kowalik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulrich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalik gets full guard.

Ulrich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalik keeping full guard, as Ulrich tries to pass.

Ulrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ulrich postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ulrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulrich passes into half guard.

Kowalik actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ulrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ulrich wants to control but Kowalik is keeping him busy.

Ulrich seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalik defends the submission attempt.
Kowalik is looking to control Ulrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalik avoid being mounted?
Kowalik is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Kowalik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulrich.

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

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

Kowalik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalik tries to get to full guard but Ulrich has control of the leg.

Ulrich seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalik is trying to control but can't.

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

Ulrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalik is trying to maintain the position but Ulrich is very close to passing his half guard.

Kowalik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Ulrich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kowalik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulrich.
Kowalik misses with a hook.
Kowalik lands a jab.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalik as he avoids it easily.

Ulrich looking to score a takedown here. Kowalik is defending well but Ulrich drives through and ends up in Kowalik's guard.

Kowalik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulrich defends well.

Kowalik is looking for a triangle but Ulrich pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalik is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalik working for a triangle but Ulrich defends it easily.

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

Ulrich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ulrich keeping full guard, as Kowalik tries to pass.

Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kowalik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalik has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ulrich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalik defends it easily.
Kowalik wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.

Ulrich working for a triangle but Kowalik defends it easily.
Kowalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalik is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulrich has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kowalik is posturing up here but Ulrich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kowalik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kowalik has to tap! Slick submission there by Ulrich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Ulrich!
A very excited looking Javier Ulrich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.